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Ashghal to take action against contractors for Corniche flooding

In August last year, the UN revealed that humans have caused irreversible damage to planet earth as nations failed to minimise fossil-fuel emissions. Qatar’s Public Works Authority (Ashghal) is taking…

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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 Airways pilot stuns the world in heroic landing during Storm Eunice

Storm Eunice killed least 16 people across Europe. A video of Qatar Airways Captain Khalifa Al Thani’s miraculous landing following a battle with Storm Eunice over the weekend took the…

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Qatar’s amir expresses solidarity with Oman in the wake of deadly Cyclone Shaheen

Cyclone Shaheen struck Oman on Sunday, leading to several deaths. Authorities urge residents to evacuate storm-hit areas. Qatar stands in solidarity with Oman as Tropical Cyclone Shaheen pummeled housing areas…

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Tents, cars flooded as tides crash into Khor Al Udeid camps

Poor weather conditions caused flooding in Khor Al Udeid winter camps. High tides witnessed in the past two days have flooded winter camps and damaged several vehicles in Khor Al…

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The Round Up | 12 Oct 2020

On The Round Up this Monday ⚽ QFA reveals new Nike football national team kits ?? Learn about lockdown love and Qatar’s pandemic baby boom ? Al Wasmi rainy season…

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MET: Dusty, rainy weather possible in Qatar until Thursday

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: Sanjiban Ghosh/Flickr Rare thundershowers and a possible sandstorm are in the forecast for Qatar this week, according to the local meteorology department. Expect scattered…

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Strong winds to blow through Doha this week

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: Fatimah Ashraf Khan/Flickr It’s going to be super-hot and windy in Qatar this week, local forecasters has warned. Conditions are going to especially bad…

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How to stay safe as it heats up in Qatar

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: Ziad Hunesh/Flickr Now that May is here, Qatar is really starting to feel the summer heat, with temperatures surging to 40C (104F) this week.…

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