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One of Qatar’s only worker representation platforms elects new body

The Tashawor platform was established by Qatar Foundation, which continues to be force for progressive change. Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Tashawor committee, a 30 member joint body of 15 elected worker…

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Qatar has made ‘strong progress’ on human rights but more work needed

The head of the English Football Association is the latest sporting official to commend the World Cup host’s progress in improving its human rights record. World Cup host Qatar has…

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Bayern Munich CEO hits back at Qatar rights criticism

When asked about Bayern Munich’s involvement with Qatar, the CEO of the club applauded recent progress made in the Gulf state. German football club Bayern Munich’s CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said…

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The Round up

The Round Up 24 Feb 2021

Stories making headlines in Qatar today on #TheRoundUp ???? The @Guardian accused of “misleading” report ⚠️ Doha News special report on Qatar orphanage ???? @AJEnglish under fire for new rightwing…

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New Emir appoints female Cabinet member in Qatar government shake-up

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatar’s new Emir, has named a new Cabinet, including one female minister, Dr. Hessa Al Jaber, as Minister of Communication and Information Technology, making her…

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Saudi woman sentenced to 10 lashes for driving a car in Jeddah

Saudi woman sentenced to 10 lashes for driving a car in Jeddah “The sentence was reported two days after Saudi King Abdullah granted women the right to vote and run…

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