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Qatar recalls three Similac baby formula products after contamination reports

The recall came shortly following several reports of deadly illnesses among babies overseas who used the products. Qatari authorities have removed infant formula milk products from all supermarket shelves in…

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Qatar again ranked first in Arab World’s ‘Quality of Life’ index

According to the Gulf Centre for Studies and Research, Qatar has topped the quality of life in the Arab region index. Qatar has made it to the top of the…

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6 countries added to Qatar’s updated COVID travel red list

Qatar’s ministry of health (MoPH) has updated its list of Red countries as the country witnesses a noticeable spike in Covid-19 cases. Authorities in Qatar have added several countries to…

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Side effects of Covid-19 booster shot no different to second dose: Qatar health official

Qatar began its vaccine drive a year ago and at least 5,000,000 of the population received both doses. Qatar’s senior health official Dr. Abdullatif Al Khal assured that the side…

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Has Qatar Airways backtracked on flights to South Africa again?

The Gulf carrier recently announced it had reinstated flights from South Africa, but many complained that flights had been cancelled. Over the weekend, Qatar Airways announced it had gone back…

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Qatar Airways U-turns on Omicron-related South Africa traveller ban

Qatar Airways will restart outbound and inbound flights to South Africa after previously placing a ban on travellers from the country. Qatar Airways has gone back on its previous ban…

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European regulators propose check for A350 jet defect

The defects caused a months-long conflict with Qatar Airways, the biggest A350 purchaser. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a preliminary warning that patches of the anti-lightning…

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Qatar signs million dollar agreement to improve access to vaccines

The Qatar Fund for Development has signed a five-year agreement to provide access to vaccines for lower-income nations. The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has penned a five-year agreement with…

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Vaccines to pills: Health authorities worldwide tap into alternative Covid-19 treatments

The UK has approved the world’s first pill to fight Covid-19 after clinical trials found it to be effective. Britain has become the first country in the world to approve…

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