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Is Villagio opening tomorrow?

Despite initial reports, it doesn’t look like the mall is opening tomorrow. A spokesperson there told Doha News today that she “did not know” when Villaggio would re-open, and that shops are still waiting approval…

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Parents of Villaggio victims demand answers, call for boycott against mall

The parents of the 13 children killed in the May 28 Villaggio fire are calling for a boycott against the mall until key questions are answered and justice is served. In…

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Banks to load up ATMs with new notes during Eid

Banks to load up ATMs with new notes during Eid In a sure sign that Qatar is one of the least crime-ridden countries in the world, local media is informing…

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Most villas do not make good nurseries for kids, Ministry of Social Affairs says

Most villas do not make good nurseries for kids, Ministry of Social Affairs says Officials say inspections turn up safety violations regularly at Qatar’s 150 some nurseries and day cares,…

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Attack on HMC doctor raises tough questions about race relations, hospital care in Qatar

Last month, an Indian doctor at Hamad Hospital was attacked by a patient’s relatives, putting him in the ICU with five cracked ribs. Frightened and incensed, Hamad’s Emergency Room staff…

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Meat section of Carrefour at Landmark closed for health violations

The Doha Municipality has ordered the meat section of Carrefour at Landmark Mall closed for health and hygiene regulations, a customer service representative has confirmed to Doha News. She added that…

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Despite rumors, employees say no set date for Villaggio re-opening

Rumors on Twitter and BBM have been circulating that Villaggio will reopen soon, but the management of some shops there say no official launch date has been set. Still, some…

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HMC staff demand permanent police presence after assault on doctor

An emergency room doctor at Hamad Medical Corp. suffered severe injuries, including broken ribs, after being assaulted by a patient’s relative earlier this week, local media reports state. The incident, which…

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UPDATED: Another fire on the Pearl-Qatar, this time at the employee housing cabins

A fire broke out on the Pearl-Qatar this evening, making it at least the third in the last two months. Witnesses said the blaze, which originated from and was contained…

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