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Parents at ACS Doha express anxiety over possibility of school closure

ACS Doha International school told its community last night that it is in "protracted" talks with its landlord to renew the lease for its building. Contingency plans are being considered but would take time, officials added.

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SEC: No plans afoot to change Qatar private schools’ winter holidays

The reassurance from a senior education council official comes amid rumors that private schools here would be asked to end their December holidays to standardize vacation timings across the nation.

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Qatar college students launch letter campaign for Pakistan victims

Organizers said the goal is to write cards and letters of encouragement and support for those recovering from the Pakistan school massacre, to help them gain closure and know they are not alone.

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Qatar’s Pakistani expats to hold memorial service for children tonight

The event will allow Qatar residents the opportunity to pay their respects to the 141 people, including 132 children, who were shot dead yesterday by militants from the Pakistani Taliban.

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Qatar parents urged to challenge bad driving after child struck by car

The young girl was crossing the street with her mother yesterday morning when she was hit outside of Doha College West Bay. She was briefly hospitalized, but is now recovering at home.

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Why homeschooling works for us: Qatar mothers share their experiences

Many expat parents in Qatar are choosing to educate their children at home, citing benefits such as flexible schedules, child-driven learning and no school runs. Here are some of the residents' experiences.

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Jury still out on Qatar traffic as 243,000 students return to school

While congestion was reported in a number of locations during the morning rush hour, many residents said they hadn't encountered the gridlock they were expecting.

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