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Returning Afghans rush for chance to work in Qatar under expanded deal
Macau Business
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August 14, 2025
About 8,000 recently returned Afghans have rushed to apply for one of 1,800 chances to work in Qatar after the wealthy Gulf state expanded a deal with Kabul, Afghanistan’s labour ministry told AFP on Thursday. More than four million Afghans have...
Qatar Participates in 10th International Fatwa Conference in Cairo
Gulf Times
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August 12, 2025
The State of Qatar participated in the 10th International Fatwa Conference, which kicked off Tuesday in Cairo, Egypt, and runs for two days under the title "The Making of the Competent Mufti in the Age of Artificial Intelligence." Assistant...
Years of Culture unveils Fall 2025 line-up of experiences showcasing Argentina & Chile in Qatar
I Love Qatar
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August 14, 2025
The Years of Culture initiative announced an exciting line-up of fall programmes that will showcase the cultural landscapes of Argentina and Chile to audiences in Qatar. This season invites communities to explore fresh connections through art,...
Inside the mine that feeds the tech world and funds Congo's rebels
GhanaWeb
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August 14, 2025
Under the watchful eye of M23 rebels in the hills around the Congolese town of Rubaya, a line of men in rubber boots ferry sacks full of crushed rocks up winding paths cut into the slopes. The labourers are hauling coltan ore, a mineral that...
Automotive Tailgate Market Research Report 2025-2030: Rising Innovation And Electrification Trends Are Reshaping Product Design
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The automotive tailgate market is set to grow due to trends in electrification, digital integration, and safety features. Opportunities arise from innovations like power-assisted mechanisms, lightweight materials,...
Thousands of Afghans seek jobs in Qatar
Daily Times
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August 14, 2025
Around 8,000 recently returned Afghans have applied for 1,800 job openings in Qatar, following an expansion of a labour deal between Kabul and the Gulf state. Afghanistan’s labour ministry confirmed that these positions are reserved for people...
Qatar’s strategic overhaul spurs foreign investment surge
The Peninsula
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August 12, 2025
Doha, Qatar: Qatar is drawing heightened interest from global investors with a sweeping regulatory reform programme, robust free-zone ecosystems, and a bold set of financial incentives aimed at anchoring the nation’s economic diversification push,...
Get to know Qatari manga author Jassim Al-Mohannadi and how he turns 'what ifs' into worlds
I Love Qatar
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August 14, 2025
Manga, Japanese-style comics or graphic novels, is a beloved form of storytelling that showcases a wide variety of themes, genres, stories, and art styles. Jassim Al-Mohannadi is a Qatari self-published Arabic & English manga author behind the...
Gaza ceasefire mediators eye imminent 'positive announcement'
The National News
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A “positive announcement” regarding a Gaza ceasefire could come later in the day, a senior regional official involved in the peace talks told The National on Monday. “There might be a positive announcement later but we’re still working on it,” the...
Frank Wouters reveals hydrogen technology could redefine net zero pathways
The Peninsula
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August 14, 2025
Doha, Qatar: Renowned energy transition leader Frank Wouters (pictured) has unveiled to the Al-Attiyah Foundation what he believes could be the next great leap in clean energy—one with the potential to accelerate the journey to net zero emissions...
Do You Think in Words or Pictures? Your Inner Voice Is Actually Stranger Than You Thought
ZME Science
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August 18, 2025
Not all thought is the same. Image credits: Christina Morillo. Imagine an elephant. What happens inside your mind? As you processed the previous sentence, you might have visualized the animal, or you may have heard your inner voice utter the word....
Qatar emerges as regional air power with US and Israeli technology despite terror ties
Israel Hayom
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August 12, 2025
In April this year, a year and a half after Hamas' October 7 massacre, a multinational air drill took place in Middle Eastern skies, an exercise whose execution required a significant degree of cynicism. Alongside the air forces of Israel, France,...
Things to do this weekend in Qatar (August 14-16, 2025)
The Peninsula
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August 13, 2025
Soak up this summer with a lineup of indoor and outdoor events, creative workshops, and interactive experiences happening across Doha. From bouncing through the world’s largest inflatable playground to getting school-ready with fun educational...
Tekmar’s $1.6 million contracts in Middle East to keep it busy until end of October
Offshore Energy
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August 18, 2025
UK-headquartered Tekmar Group has secured two offshore grouting contracts in Qatar with a total value of approximately $1.6 million, supporting subsea infrastructure inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) campaigns. Source: Tekmar The contracts,...
Qatar Photography Center opens entries for inaugural Doha Photography Award
Qatar Tribune
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August 12, 2025
QNA Doha The Qatar Photography Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, has announced the launch of submissions for the inaugural Doha Photography Award — a landmark cultural and artistic initiative aimed at supporting visual creativity...
Inside the mine that feeds the tech world and funds DRC’s rebels
SABC News
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August 14, 2025
Under the watchful eye of M23 rebels in the hills around the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) town of Rubaya, a line of men in rubber boots ferry sacks full of crushed rocks up winding paths cut into the slopes. The labourers are hauling coltan...
HONOR Announces Pre-Orders for HONOR Magic V5 in Qatar
Qatar Tribune
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August 14, 2025
HONOR a global leading AI device ecosystem company has officially opened pre-orders for the anticipated HONOR Magic V5 in Qatar. This announcement follows a successful regional launch event held in Dubai under the theme “Unfold New Possibilities”,...
Drone Statecraft: Turkey’s Expanding Security Footprint in Africa
Observer Research Foundation
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Image Source: Getty Images As Jihadist fighters continue to wreak havoc with a series of simultaneous attacks on military posts across numerous towns in Mali, the Junta government—with its limited capacity and international support—is scrambling...
Qatar empowers youth as part of govt policies
Gulf Times
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August 11, 2025
Director of the Youth Affairs Department at the Ministry of Sports and Youth, Fawaz Abdullah al-Misfari Every year on Aug 12, the world observes International Youth Day, an occasion celebrated by the international community to highlight youth...
From curiosity to impact: How undergraduate research is shaping Qatar’s researchers of tomorrow
Gulf Times
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August 13, 2025
In a country where innovation and research are at the heart of national development, cultivating young researchers early is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity. Across Qatar Foundation’s (QF) vibrant educational ecosystem, undergraduate students...