Gulf | Qatar
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Sunday Jul 29
Qatar to establish graduate law school
Harvard Law School to assist Doha with world-class legal institute
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Friday Jul 20
Middle East nations declare Friday start of Ramadan
UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia lead others in the region in celebrating start of Ramadan on Friday
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Thursday Jul 19
Gulf TV channels play key role in Ramadan drama production
Omar is the biggest drama ever produced in history of Arabic television
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Sunday Jul 15
Qatar in Gulf unionist camp
Doha sought strength in both GCC alliance as well as privileged ties with West
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Friday Jul 13
Qatari female athlete to be flag-bearer
Qatar has never previously sent female athletes to the Olympics
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Sunday Jul 8
The future of Qatar’s Labour
ITUC showed deep concern in their report about workers
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Wednesday Jul 4
Qatar Civil Defence tests new equipment in fire drill
It will pump water from any open water to supply fire fighters
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Tuesday Jul 3
Qatar to open battery-recycling factory
Aiming to help keep country free from hazardous waste and poisonous contaminants
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Sunday Jul 1
Qatar launches drive for safe nurseries
Facilities that do not meet standards will be given two months to comply
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Sunday Jul 1
Qatar cracks down on housemaids violating law
Inspection drive nets more than 600 violators
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Thursday Jun 28
Qatar university students visit Washington
Northwestern students survey Arab American attitudes to upcoming election
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Wednesday Jun 27
Qatar calls for proper protection of journalists
It become major issue in light of non-stable political and social environment
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Wednesday Jun 27
Qatar trains police on human rights
Ministry of Interior in Qatar organises a lecture on human rights
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Tuesday Jun 26
Fire destroys Qatar warehouse, prompts inspection campaign
Civil defence plans surprise checks
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Sunday Jun 24
Qatar drive to educate foreigners on dress code
Islamic Culture Center “Fanar” is organising a campaign
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Saturday Jun 23
A scientific renaissance under Qatar desert sun
Qatar attempts to turn itself from fossil-fuel nation into scientific superpower
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Friday Jun 22
Qatar authorities shut down four unlicensed nurseries
Seven other nurseries warned for moving to new premises without alerting education ministry
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Thursday Jun 21
Qatar wins bid to host IASP 2014 conference
Qatar to host science conference
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Thursday Jun 21
Academy seeks advance payment for students' certificates
Parents say Qatar school demanding advance payment
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Thursday Jun 21
No date given for Qatar mall reopening
Employees of Qatar shopping mall given leave until further notice
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Tuesday Jun 19
Mock fire drill conducted at Qatar mall
Exercise at Hyatt Plaza tested contingency preparedness of security officials and fire fighters
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Tuesday Jun 19
Doha City Centre closed for two more days
Closure extended to give mall more time to comply with standards
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Sunday Jun 17
Doha mall shut until safety concerns addressed
Centre made unlicensed changes, failures in safety standards
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Saturday Jun 16
Qatar to get cancer academy September
Centre will offer certified training programmes
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Friday Jun 15
Qatar to allow formation of workers’ committees
Draft law awaiting Emir’s approval, labour minister says
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