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WEBAmid the ongoing war and complete siege in Gaza, Dr. Raed Al-Arini who is a Thoracic Surgery Consultant hired by the Qatar Red Crescent Society in Gaza highlights the dire situation facing the health sector on the ground in an exclusive video to Doha News.
Qatar get crucial win against Kyrgyzstan - Doha News | Qatar
WEB13 hours ago · The forward duo of Almoez Ali and Akram Afif starred again as Qatar beat Kyrgyzstan 3-1 in Doha’s Al Thumama Stadium to bag their first victory in the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian Qualifiers. Ali opened the scoring in the 39th minute for the hosts and set up 18-year-old Ibrahim Al-Hassan in the 81st minute as Afif ran the show ...
Qatar registers new ‘EG.5’ Covid-19 variant - Doha News | Qatar
WEBAug 31, 2023 · Qatar’s health ministry on Thursday said it is monitoring the situation after recorded the first cases of the new Covid-19 variant, EG.5. Authorities described the limited number of cases as basic and confirmed no hospitalisations have been made as of yet. “The health situation in Qatar is stable and we are closely monitoring a number of ...
One year of Covid-19 in Qatar: A timeline - Doha News
WEBMar 17, 2021 · Read also: Eligibility age drops as Qatar receives more Covid-19 vaccines. Jun 8, 2020 – Qatar announces its four phase plan to slowly lift all restrictions starting June 15. The second phase started on July 1, the third on August 1, and the fourth on September 1. Jun 15, 2020 – The first stage of the four-phase plan begins.
Qatar elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2025-2027
WEB1 day ago · The United Nations General Assembly has elected Qatar to the UN Human Rights Council, granting the country a three-year term starting on January 1, 2025. The election took place during a secret ballot, where Qatar received support from 167 countries. Out of the 18 countries elected, Qatar is the only Arab state in the council. Sheikha Alya ...
Qatar Cabinet approves economic initiatives to strengthen private ...
WEB1 day ago · Qatar Cabinet approves economic initiatives to strengthen private sector. Qatari companies will benefit from loan waivers for those impacted by Covid-19, as well as short-term financing aimed at promoting private sector growth. Qatar’s Cabinet, acting on the directives of Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has initiated the development and ...
Qatar’s cabinet announces new restrictions as COVID ... - Doha …
WEBDec 29, 2021 · Qatar’s cabinet announced new restrictions effective from Friday December 31 as the country witnesses a dramatic surge in COVID-19 cases. The Council of Ministers held a meeting on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan, chaired by Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani.
COVID in Qatar - everything you need to know - Doha News
WEBDec 22, 2020 · For the first time in seven months, the number of active COVID-19 cases in Qatar drops below 2,000.. For the first time since June, the total number of active coronavirus cases in Qatar has dropped below 2,000 — a result of cross-community and governmental efforts to contain the virus and return to normality.. Furthermore, the number of reported daily cases have also been consistently and ...
Qatar becomes first Arab country admitted to U.S. Visa Waiver …
WEBSep 25, 2024 · The United States has admitted Qatar to its Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) granting Qatari citizens a visa-free entry for tourism or business for up to 90 days, marking the first move of its kind for an Arab country. The two countries have announced the decision in a joint statement on Tuesday, where they said the waiver will come into effect no ...
Qatar imposes new COVID restrictions, but is it enough?
WEBFeb 4, 2021 · The peak was on January 30, with 363 new cases on that day. The last fatality recorded was on February 1, bringing the number to 249. Qatar has had a coronavirus fatality rate of 0.14%, one of the lowest in the world. At the start of the year, authorities confirmed 2,241 active cases. This has since increased by …