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News

Katara vows legal action for vandalism amid outrage over national day littering

Legal action will be taken against those responsible. A video has circulated online showing one of Katara’s buildings vandalised with what appears to be brown and red spray paint, pushing…

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Surprises, special infantry shows, dazzling parade: Qatar’s 2021 National Day

Each year, on the 18th of December, the country celebrates its National Day with dazzling performances and shows. This year’s Qatar National Day will be full of exceptional shows, new…

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Opinion
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18th December: A special day to reflect on 2020

Now more than ever, we are seeing workers invigorated and committed to making their stay in Qatar a success story, writes Houtan Homayounpour, Head of the International Organisation Project Office…

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News

Qatar celebrates National Day by thanking medics and frontline workers

Each year, on the 18th of December, the country celebrates its National Day, and each year there is a unique theme to the celebrations. This year it’s gratitude, and a…

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18 Qatari artists take on National Day at Doha Fire Station exhibition

18 artists to showcase their representation of National Day A new exhibition at the Al Markhiya Gallery of Doha Fire Station, titled 18, is celebrating Qatar’s National Day through the…

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Annual Darb Al Saai event cancelled over COVID-19 concerns

The event’s organisers said Darb Al Saai will not go ahead as planned this year. Darb Al Saai, the annual event to celebrate Qatar’s national day, has been cancelled this…

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Politics

Suffering in Aleppo the focus of this year’s Qatar National Day

Officials in Qatar are urging residents to show their national pride by donating money, jewelry and even vehicles to the humanitarian effort.

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Politics

Qatar cancels National Day celebrations in solidarity with Aleppo

Many are taking this to mean the parade on the Corniche on Sunday morning and the fireworks scheduled for the evening will no longer take place.

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Culture

Everything you need to know about Qatar National Day – 2016 edition

Qatar National Day is less than a week away, and there are plenty of activities planned across Qatar for everyone to enjoy. Here's our guide to what's going on around the country.

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