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Expo Doha 2023

Expo Doha 2023

Qatar is investing in quality agriculture and exploring opportunities for co-operation with the Italian agro-mechanical industry, the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) announced Wednesday at the 2023 Expo Doha. The most advanced machines and equipment to cultivate arid soils and to create highly automated farming models are on show at the 2023 Expo Doha, stated the […]

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Lusail International Circuit destination for world’s biggest races

Lusail International Circuit destination for world’s biggest races

Lusail International Circuit (LIC) is a major destination for the world’s largest races, as it is preparing to host the Qatar Formula 1 Grand Prix, which represents the eighteenth round of the world championship, from October 6-8. In preparation for this major event, the 5.418km Lusail International Circuit is undergoing comprehensive renovation and development works […]

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Italian parliamentarians praise Qatar’s labour reforms

Italian parliamentarians praise Qatar’s labour reforms

A delegation from the Italian Parliament, currently visiting the country, praised the positive changes and reforms made by Qatar in the field of labour and workers’ rights, QNA reported. The delegation praised the legislation and laws enacted by the Qatari government with the aim of preserving workers’ rights, improving and upgrading their living conditions. They […]

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Losail Circuit to host the 20th Formula 1 GP in 2021

Losail Circuit to host the 20th Formula 1 GP in 2021

The Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and Formula 1 (F1) have today agreed an 11-race hosting deal, starting this season.The inaugural Ooredoo Qatar Grand Prix will take place during the weekend of November 19th to 21st at the Losail InternationalCircuit. The Ooredoo Qatar Grand Prix replaces the cancelled Australian Grand Prix in the calendar […]

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IHG Opens First Crowne Plaza in Qatar

IHG Opens First Crowne Plaza in Qatar

IHG’s Crown Plaza brand has set foot in Qatar with the opening of a new hotel in Doha. The new establishment is located in the heart of the city’s banking district and forms part of the new Business Park area. Trans Orient Establishment, under the leadership of H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Abdullah Al […]

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How two friends decided to share Olympic gold in Tokyo

How two friends decided to share Olympic gold in Tokyo

Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi and Mutaz Barshim of Qatar agreed to share a gold medal at the Tokyo Games on Sunday in a competition settled not by clearing the top height but with a subtle nod. In a huddle with track officials, the high jumpers were given the option to settle the tie with a jump-off. Barshim […]

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Britain to offer Latin in state schools to make language less elitist

Britain to offer Latin in state schools to make language less elitist

Latin lessons are to be offered to thousands of state school pupils across the country as part of an effort by the Department for Education to make the language less “elitist”. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said a new programme would ensure the subject was not “for the privileged few”. A 4 million pound (5.5 million […]

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Ashghal Opens 38km Long Shared Pedestrian Cycling Path

Ashghal Opens 38km Long Shared Pedestrian Cycling Path

In September 2020, Ashghal succeeded in breaking two records for the longest connected cycling path, as well as the longest piece of continuously paved asphalt on Al Khor Road. The length of longest piece of connected asphalt pavement reaches 25. 275 km, and the longest connected cycling path with is 32.869 km long with 7 […]

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Doha ranked second safest city in world

Doha ranked second safest city in world

The State of Qatar has again retained its global distinction in safety as Doha, the capital of Qatar, has been declared as the second safest city in the world. In 431 cities covered in the report, Doha has been placed at number 2 in terms of safety and low crime rate. Doha secured 87.96 in […]

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