new year's Archives

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Culture
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Jan. 1, 2017 is a bank holiday in Qatar

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: William Gnoe Though Qatar does not officially recognize New Year’s as a holiday, most banks and other financial institutions will be closed on Sunday. Bank…

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Life

Happy New Year 2016 from Doha News

As we leave 2015 behind, we want to express our gratitude for all the support everyone in Qatar and beyond has shown us over the past 12 months.

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Life

Large fire in Dubai puts damper on New Year’s Eve celebrations

Thousands of people, including hundreds of Qatar residents, are expected to gather in the area to ring in 2016. Despite the fire, the highly-anticipated fireworks show still went forward.

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Life

Qatar residents summarize 2015 in three words

From serious to silly, here's what people in Qatar and the region had to say about the last 12 months. How would you summarize your 2015?

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Life

New Year’s Eve in Qatar: How to ring in 2016

From dancing to partying on the beach to enjoying circus performances, there are a lot of ways to say goodbye to 2015 in Qatar. Here are the highlights.

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Life

Bank holiday declared in Qatar on New Year’s day 2015

Jan. 1, 2015 will still be a work day for most people because Qatar does not officially celebrate the new year, and there are no fireworks or big public events planned for Wednesday night.

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Life

How to spend New Year’s Eve in Qatar and welcome 2015

There are a number of ways to bring in the New Year around town, whether it be dining, attending performances or partying. Here are some of the highlights.