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Dense sand storm covers Qatar after claiming lives across region

A series of back-to-back sandstorms have hit several Gulf countries in the past few months, disrupting daily life and raising alarm. A series of hefty sandstorms have draped several countries…

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Qatar Red Crescent provides aid to 7 million people worldwide

Established in 1978, Qatar Red Crescent Society is the Gulf nation’s first humanitarian and volunteering organisation. On World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is…

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Outrage on Qatar’s social media after release of harrowing footage from Tadamon Massacre

The videos exposed some of the crimes committed by the Syrian Bashar Al Assad regime. ‘Tadamon Massacre’ has topped Twitter trends in Qatar following local and global outrage in response…

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‘The world without sports would be violent’: a conversation with Captains of Zaatari filmmaker

Captains of Zaatari is now available on Hulu, the first Arab film to be featured on the streaming service. Sports has long been a topic of conversation that gathers enthusiasts…

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Qatar to provide health services to 4 million Syrians

A two year Qatari program aims to provide sufficient health services to 4 million people in Idlib, Northern Syria. The “Quest – Health 2020” Initiative is implementing a comprehensive program…

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Qatar Red Crescent Society provides medical assistance to internally displaced Syrians

The war in Syria has left 13.4 million people in need of humanitarian protection in the country. The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) said on Monday that it aims to…

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Qatar condemns human rights violations committed in Syria

During the 45th session of the Human Rights Council, a Qatari official expressed the country’s strong condemnation of rights violations committed in Syria. Qatar slammed violent acts committed against the…

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Qatar Charity launches Iftar project to benefit Syrian refugees in Turkey

Turkey is the largest host of Syrian refugees, where more than 3.6 million are currently sheltered. Qatar Charity launched an Iftar project on Monday to support at least 140,000 disadvantaged people,…

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Qatar stresses need to prevent impunity in Syria to halt crimes against humanity

The Gulf state had shut down its embassy in Damascus at the height of the Arab Spring. Qatar stressed the need to prevent impunity in Syria “to deter the continuation”…

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