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Things to do in Doha: 24 - 30 August 2025
I Love Qatar
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August 24, 2025
Looking for fun things to do in Qatar this season? From InflataCity thrills and Back-to-School events to photography awards and cultural exhibitions, and even Thai Restaurant Week with 13 participating restaurants, there’s something for everyone...
Qatari Sheikh in Zimbabwe for landmark visit
Bulawayo 24 News
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August 22, 2025
News / National by Staff reporter 2 hrs ago | Views A distinguished member of Qatar's ruling family, His Excellency Sheikh Mansour Bin Jabor Bin Jassim Al Thani, is expected to arrive in Zimbabwe today (Friday) for a high-level state visit set to...
Qatari mediation reunites more Ukraine, Russian children with families
Gulf Times
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August 22, 2025
The State of Qatar Friday announced the success of a new stage of its mediation efforts to reunite children from Ukraine and Russia with their families this August, as part of its ongoing efforts to reunite families separated by the conflict...
Malta seeks to grow ties with Qatar, lauds Doha’s mediation prowess
The Peninsula
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August 24, 2025
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs and Tourism of the Republic of Malta, H E Christopher Cutajar. Pics: Rajan Vadakkemuriyil/The Peninsula. Doha, Qatar: Terming Qatar’s diplomacy ‘quite extraordinary’, Permanent...
Doha Forum, FGV host strategic dialogue on investment opportunities
Gulf Times
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August 21, 2025
Doha Forum, in collaboration with Fundacao Getulio Vargas (FGV), co-hosted a high-level panel and reception in Sao Paulo, under the title "Investment Opportunities in a Disrupted Global System: Qatar/Brazil in 2025 and Beyond.” The discussions...
Marine vessels and jet skis prohibited at Doha Corniche
Gulf Times
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August 23, 2025
Lt. Col. Ahmed Ali Saad from the General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security addressing the webinar The entry of marine vessels, personal water scooters (jet skis) and swimming are prohibited in the Doha Corniche area, in order to prevent...
From Doha to the world: CrewQ shines at UDO 2025 with multiple awards
Qatar Tribune
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August 24, 2025
Darlene Regis The conquest ends – and the legacy begins! CrewQ – Qatar’s unstoppable street‑dance powerhouse – capped off an adrenaline‑charged week at the UDO World Street Dance Championships 2025 in Blackpool with a remarkable haul: 5 trophies...
Qatari officials did not mention 'Gaza reconstruction' in second quarter of 2025 – study
All Israel News
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Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman al-Thani speaks at a joint press conference with the U.S. secretary of state in Doha, Qatar, June 12, 2024 (Photo: REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari/Pool). A recent study examined...
M23 confirms delegation in Doha for limited talks with DRC gov’t
Independent (Uganda)
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August 23, 2025
GOMA, DRC | Xinhua | The rebel group March 23 Movement (M23) confirmed Friday that it has dispatched a delegation to Doha, Qatar’s capital, for talks with the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Speaking at a press conference...
“National Human Rights Institution and Arab Network of National Human Rights Institutions explore strengthening joint cooperation”
Mid East Information
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August 27, 2025
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, August, 2025: The National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) welcomed a delegation from the Arab Network of National Human Rights Institutions, headquartered in Doha, led by H.E. Sultan bin Hassan Al Jamali,...
Ministry closes bakery for one month, seizes products of unknown origin
The Peninsula
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August 27, 2025
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) issued an administrative decision to close a food company specializing in the production and distribution of baked goods and food products for a period of one month, in violation of the...
Qatari League: Al Ahli, Al Sadd coaches emphasize importance of victory ahead of Thursday clash
Gulf Times
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August 20, 2025
Croatian coach Igor Biscan of Al Ahli stressed the importance of securing a positive result against reigning champions Al Sadd in Thursday's match, which marks the opening of Round 2 in the Doha Bank Stars League. Speaking to the media ahead of...
QFMA issues Code of Governance for Listed Companies
Qatar Tribune
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August 27, 2025
DOHA: The Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) has announced the issuance of the Code of Governance for Listed Companies. In accordance with the Board of Directors Resolution No. (5) of 2025, all parties covered by this system are required to...
Qatar Chamber, Botswana discuss enhancing investment cooperation
Qatar Tribune
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August 27, 2025
DOHA: Presidential Envoy of the Republic of Botswana Dr Farzam Kamalabadi has met with board members of Qatar Chamber (QC), Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli and Dr Mohamed Jawhar Al Mohamed, as well as Acting General Manager of Qatar Chamber Ali Bu...
Mysterious 'Dawam' signs puzzling Doha
The Peninsula
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August 22, 2025
Doha: Red signs with repeated Arabic word "Dawam" have been popping up around Doha, sparking widespread curiosity among locals and expats. These signs have appeared in several locations, including the Corniche, Salwa Road, Al Waab Street, E-Ring...
Qatari Middle East Eye: Libyan National Security Adviser Held Secret Talks with Israel to Resettle Palestinians from Gaza
The Libya Update
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August 20, 2025
The Qatari ‘Middle East Eye’ website revealed in an exclusive report that a senior official in Libya’s internationally recognised government has held talks with Israeli officials over a proposal to resettle hundreds of thousands of Palestinians...
Doha Institute Orientation Marks Start Of 20252026 Academic Year
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) held an orientation session yesterday, to welcome admitted students to DI's doctoral and master's programmes for the academic year 2025-2026. The event...
Doha Institute orientation marks start of 2025–2026 academic year
The Peninsula
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August 20, 2025
DI President Dr. Abdelwahab El-Affendi, faculty, staff, and students at the orientation session. Doha, Qatar: The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) held an orientation session yesterday, to welcome admitted students to DI’s doctoral and...
M23 Confirms Delegation In Doha For Limited Talks With Congo Govt
MENAFN
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August 22, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Goma, Aug 22 (IANS) Rebel group March 23 Movement (M23) on Friday said that it has dispatched a delegation to Qatar's capital Doha, for talks with the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).Speaking at a press...
Two years to go to Qatar 2027
Qatar Tribune
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August 27, 2025
DOHA: Today marks two years to go to the start of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 in Qatar. The most prestigious basketball tournament in the world will begin with the opening game on August 27, 2027 and will conclude with the final at...