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Culture

How Henna has made its mark on traditions across South Asia and the Arab world

Farah AlSharif
July 21, 2021

The dye, which is cultivated from the Henna tree and other plants, made its mark on the region through its various uses. For centuries, Henna has been cultivated throughout the…

2 min

Travel

Sri Lanka temporarily bans passengers from GCC due to rise in cases

Menatalla Ibrahim
June 30, 2021

Over 100 passengers travelling from Gulf countries have tested positive upon arriving in Sri Lanka. Passengers travelling from any Gulf country will no longer be allowed to enter Sri Lanka…

1 min

Politics
Business
News

Dismal pay making it harder for Gulf to find unskilled workers

Doha News Team
September 15, 2011

It’s getting more difficult for South Asian recruiters to drum up enthusiasm and labor for low-paying jobs in the Khaleej. That’s because Asian workers are finding myriad opportunities elsewhere, recruiters…

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How Henna has made its mark on traditions across South Asia and the Arab world

Sri Lanka temporarily bans passengers from GCC due to rise in cases

Dismal pay making it harder for Gulf to find unskilled workers

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