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Qatar updates travel restrictions as WHO raises concern over Omicron variant

The new Covid-19 variant has sparked travel bans across the world as health experts warn of increased risk of reinfection. Qatar’s health authorities updated the country’s “Exceptional Red List Countries”…

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Vaccinated Qatar travellers to UK no longer need to quarantine

Starting from Tuesday, the UK will begin to recognise vaccines administered in Qatar, meaning travellers will no longer need to quarantine. England will now recognise vaccines administered in Qatar, authorities…

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FIFA in talks with Qatar to ease mandatory vaccination for World Cup 2022

The football body is in talks with 2022 World Cup host Qatar to cancel mandatory vaccine requirements for next year’s tournament potentially. FIFA is reportedly in talks with Qatari authorities to…

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No masks outdoors: Qatar loosens Covid-19 restrictions as cases decline

The new measures are effective from 3 October. Qatar’s cabinet has announced the easing of more Covid-19 restrictions during its weekly meeting on Wednesday, as daily coronavirus community cases in…

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Qatar Airways flights from Doha to Hong Kong ‘temporarily banned’

Hong Kong has temporarily barred Qatar Airways flights from Doha starting Tuesday after it said new cases were imported. Some 13 Covid-19 cases were reportedly imported into Hong Kong on…

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Hundreds of Filipino workers in Qatar repatriated home

Repatriation flights have assisted 238 Filipinos from Qatar who have been stuck in the Gulf state. Some 238 Filipino workers in Qatar have been repatriated to their home country, authorities…

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Qatar loosens Covid-19 restrictions as vaccination drive expands

Authorities have now increased the capacity of individuals allowed to gather indoors and outdoors. Qatar’s cabinet has announced several updates to Phase 3 of the gradual lifting of Covid-19 restrictions…

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Qatar extends Phase 3 Covid-19 restrictions for extra month

Health authorities have extended Phase 3. Restrictions imposed as part of Qatar’s Phase 3 will remain in place for the entirety of August, the Ministry of Public Health confirmed on…

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Confused about Qatar’s travel rules? This interactive guide eases your journey

The interactive guide allows travellers to be informed on all country specific restrictions and requirements needed to return to Qatar. Qatar’s Government Communications Office (GCO) has introduced a new interactive…

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