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Qatar Charity aids displaced Syrian with winter essentials amid challenging earthquake recovery

Approximately 6,000 people have died in Syria after the earthquake, with over 4,000 fatalities in the rebel-held area alone. Qatar Charity (QC), working alongside the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD),…

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Israeli forces detain Al-Shifa Hospital director, other doctors in Gaza

The arrest of hospital director Muhammad Abu Salmiya and other senior doctors marks a significant escalation in the Israeli army’s attack on Gaza. The Israeli army has detained Muhammad Abu…

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Biden thanks Qatar for “critical partnership” in orchestrating hostage deal

The agreement entails Hamas releasing 50 Israeli hostages in exchange for a reported 150 Palestinian prisoners and a four-day ceasefire. U.S. President Joe Biden has extended his thanks to Qatar…

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‘No deal reached yet’: US denies reports on tentative deal between Hamas and Israel

While a source familiar with the matter confirmed to Doha News that no deal has yet been reached, the report claimed the framework for the six-page deal was drafted in…

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The hidden hands in Gaza: Understanding the role of US forces in the Israeli offensive

As Israel’s assault on Gaza reaches its second month, uncertainty is mounting over the precise extent of the United States’ involvement in the onslaught, a factor with considerable consequences for…

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Georgetown Qatar’s ‘Sustaining the Oasis’ conference to explore pressing challenges of region’s water security

The conference will be open to the public at the Four Seasons Hotel, Doha. Addressing evolving water and climate challenges in the Gulf region, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) will…

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‘Just the beginning’: Qatari inventor wins four awards for football offside detection system

Al Qasabi participated in SIIF 2023 as part of the GCC General Secretariat team, and spotlighted the collaborative innovation efforts within the Gulf region. A Qatari inventor who made his…

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Musk looking for volunteer to implant first Neuralink brain chip

The stakes of the trial are high, with the technology bearing the promise of restoring communication and physical function to those who have lost it. Elon Musk’s Neuralink announced that…

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Fashion Trust Arabia cancels awards ceremony in Qatar to stand in solidarity with Gaza

Fashion Trust Arabia is a philanthropic initiative that aims to provide financial and business support to talented fashion designers from the MENA region. Fashion Trust Arabia (FTA) has announced the…

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