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How technology is helping airline businesses bounce back from COVID

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From smart screening helmets that use infrared imaging to carry out thermal checks on passengers to a robot that releases ultraviolet-C light in high traffic zones, Hamad International Airport in Qatar is using cutting-edge technology to fight the pandemic.

23/06/2021

Qatar

Qatar to require 2022 World Cup fans to be vaccinated against COVID-19

The Qatari Prime Minister said the country is negotiating to buy one million doses to immunise fans who were not able to get a jab at home prior to the World Cup.

21/06/2021

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Qatar continues its vaccination campaign at a centre in Doha.

Qatar continues its vaccination campaign at a centre in Doha, as the number of Covid-19 jabs administered globally surpassed the one billion mark on Saturday.

25/04/2021

Sport

Triple gold for France on final day of Doha Masters

The heavyweights lined up for the final day of the Doha Masters, with 10-time World Champion Teddy Riner happy to be among them.

13/01/2021

Sport

Agbegnenou and Grigalashvili shine on day two in Doha

On day two of the 2021 World Judo Masters, our woman of the day was four-time World Champion Clarisse Agbegnenou, who was once again on top form, dispatching her early opponents in the under -63kg category with an incredible display of ura nages.

12/01/2021

Sport

Krasniqi and Kim take the top honours on day one in Doha

The opening event of the 2021 judo season is underway in Doha: the invitation-only World Masters, where the highest-ranked judokas in each weight category battle it out for top spot.

11/01/2021

Qatar

Qatar and Saudi Arabia officially end three-year feud at GCC summit

The boycott of Qatar by its Arab neighbours in 2017 was designed to weaken the country's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, but it only emboldened the young leader and led to a surge of domestic support.

05/01/2021

Qatar

Saudi Arabia will open land, air borders with Qatar after blockade

It is the first step towards ending a diplomatic crisis that has deeply divided regional allies since 2017.

04/01/2021

Qatar

Qatar: Migrant workers still suffer ahead of FIFA 2022, report claims

The Qatari authorities said that the report was based on a few isolated cases.

24/08/2020

Sport

Liverpool wins its first ever Club World Cup football title

Liverpool defeats Brazilian team, Flamengo, to win its first ever Club World Cup football title

21/12/2019

Eco-Innovation

Qatar to adopt driverless public transport options

The country has done a deal with Volkswagen Group to provide autonomous vehicles for large and small groups.

16/12/2019

Qatar

IAAF restrict 'creepy' cameras after complaints from female athletes

The IAAF has installed cameras into starting blocks to capture the moments leading up to the starting pistol, but athletes say such an angle is "unpleasant".

01/10/2019

Living

Is Downtown Doha the most sustainable city district in the world?

This massive project in the centre of the Qatari capital will eventually produce one of the most eco-friendly neighborhood to date.

19/06/2019

Qatar

Watch: Qatar unveils metro ahead of 2022 FIFA World Cup

The network will be completed by 2020 and will cover 70 kilometres with 37 stations.

09/05/2019

Sport

IAAF president welcomes ruling against Olympic athlete Caster Semenya

The CAS upheld new IAAF rules which attempt to restrict testosterone levels in female runners such as South Africa's Semenya.

02/05/2019

Qatar

Qatar 'has modified' controversial labour laws after World Cup outcry

Qatar's kefala system was widely criticised by human rights NGOs after several foreign workers died on construction sites in the country.

05/12/2018

Qatar

Qatar to withdraw from OPEC

Qatar, which will withdraw from OPEC in January 2019, is the first Gulf country to leave the bloc of oil-producing nations

03/12/2018

Qatar

Qatar's emir says his country is ready for dialogue to resolve diplomatic crisis

The Emir of Qatar says his country is ready for dialogue to resolve a diplomatic crisis with a Saudi-led group, but stressed that any solution must respect national sovereignty.

22/07/2017

Qatar

UAE denies hacking Qatari state websites

The United Arab Emirates was not responsible for an alleged hack of Qatari websites, the UAE's minister of state for foreign affairs said on Monday.

17/07/2017

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France wants an end to Qatar crisis

French foreign minister in Qatar for talks

15/07/2017

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Gulf states keep sanctions against Qatar

Qatar and US sign deal to cooperate over combating terrorism funding but Doha's critics keep up their sanctions

11/07/2017

Qatar

Restrictions on Qatar to continue

Qatar crisis: Gulf neighbours to continue boycott after Doha's "negative " response to ultimatum

05/07/2017

Qatar

The ultimatum facing Qatar: What are the demands?

A closer look at the 13 demands made by the four Arab states.

04/07/2017

Europe News

Qatar delivers response to Arab nation demands

Qatar's foreign minister has arrived in Kuwait with a handwritten response to demands by four Arab nations

03/07/2017

Qatar

Qatar asks for more time as demand deadline from Gulf neighbours expires

Qatar is given 48-hour extension to a deadline issued by its neighbours linked to terrorism allegations

03/07/2017

Qatar

Qatar says Arab states' ultimatum 'made to be rejected'

Qatar says its sovereignty is at stake and that it won't shut down the Al Jazeera satellite channel.

01/07/2017