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Qatar considers legal action over French newspaper allegations

In a statement, the QAF said said it had "no knowledge or involvement" of the money which Le Monde said had been paid to the firm in 2011 – just days before Qatar's failed bid to host the 2017 World Championships, AFP reported.

Business

Woqod again extends promotion to shift to Shafaf

To switch, one can either walk over to a Sidra store or one of its designated supermarkets to take home the cylinders. There is also a home delivery service.

News

Kahramaa confirms power outage in Dafna

It did not clarify how many people were affected, but added that anyone still experiencing trouble should call 991.

Politics

US affirms support for Qatar’s anti-terrorism efforts

The affirmation follows the release of alleged leaked emails from US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton that criticized Qatar and Saudi Arabia for “providing clandestine financial and logistic support” to IS.

Politics

Venezuelan President Maduro arrives in Qatar today for state visit

Maduro visited Qatar in January 2015, while the Emir traveled to Caracas last November as part of a South American tour.

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News

Qatar pledges $100,000 to UN fund for victims of human trafficking

Ali Khalfan Al Mansouri, Qatar's permanent representative to the UN and International Organizations in Vienna, announced the pledge this week as part of efforts to strengthen international cooperation against trafficking and illegal immigration.

Business

Kone wins contract for elevators, escalators for Lusail light rail

Officials have yet to set a launch date for the tram-based transport network, but ridership forecast documents suggest a 2019-2020 opening.

News

Vodafone Qatar provides free WiFi to 150,000 laborers in Al Khor

In a statement, Vodafone said “we are delighted that thousands of workers will benefit from being included in the digital world and very importantly having a means to stay in touch with their loved ones back home.”

News

Qatar health official: MERS vaccine likely by 2017

Several pharmaceutical companies are currently working with the World Health Organization (WHO) to research possible treatment of the virus and a vaccine.

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