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Qatar shifts to ‘rotating attendance’ as students return to school

As COVID-19 cases dwindle, schools open to in-person learning Schools will see growing in-person attendance as the Ministry of Education [MOE] announces that classes will now be in-person as well…

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School children get training to reduce mental illness stigma

First-of-its-kind program in the region promotes mental health and reduces some of the negativity surrounding it. The Wellness Ambassadors programme, the region’s first school-based mental health programme, has led to…

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Dear Mum: Relax, your ‘best’ is enough this pandemic

Dear Mum, How are you feeling? I wanted to take a moment to remind you that you are doing your best during this unprecedented pandemic. Of course, this definition of…

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Parents to choose between blended learning and online learning for their children

Starting next week, parents will be given the choice between continuing blended learning or switching completely to remote schooling for their children. The decision was announced by Mohammed Al-Beshri, a…

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Qatar launches new type of COVID-19 test for children

A less intrusive coronavirus test is launched for children. Qatar’s health ministry (MOPH) has announced that the country has become one of the first to provide a saliva-based COVID-19 test.…

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Schools to go on holiday during 2022 World Cup

Schools in Qatar will close their doors during the international football tournament at the end of the year. All schools across Qatar will close during the much-awaited 2022 FIFA World…

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Qatar’s young innovators awarded for promoting climate sustainability

Students’ keen participation in QEERI’s Young Innovator Awards (YIA) heralds enhanced climate sustainability. The third edition of the YIA organised by Qatar Foundation’s Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI)…

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Probe launched after teacher distributes ‘anxiety pills’ to students

The pills are allegedly for easing anxiety. Qatar’s education ministry has launched an investigation following a complaint by a parent about a teacher allegedly giving pills to some students. According…

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Qatar debunks rumoured changes to school schedule during FIFA Arab Cup

Authorities dismissed rumours of school closure during the FIFA Arab Cup tournament in Qatar. Schools and universities in Qatar will remain open during the FIFA Arab Cup later this month,…

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