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Doha, Qatar: Several governmental and key institutions across Qatar marked World Autism Awareness Day by illuminating their buildings and headquarters in blue, showing solidarity and support for individuals with autism. Observed annually on April 2, the initiative aims to raise...

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Qatar Qatar Museums moves Doha Design Biennale 2026 opening to November
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Doha: The State of Qatar participated in a ministerial meeting on developments related to the Strait of Hormuz, held on Thursday via videoconference...

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London: British police on Thursday launched a new national hub aimed at cracking down on the sale of banned knives and machetes, often...

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Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Fatih Birol waits for Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (not pictured) before their meeting at the beginning of their meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on March 25, 2026. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / POOL / AFP) IEA Chief says ready to release more oil reserves if needed
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Al Arabi and Al Duhail reach Qatar Handball Cup final

Doha, Qatar: Al Arabi and Al Duhail have qualified for the final of the Qatar Handball Cup after winning their...

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