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Day: January 2, 2025

Qatar News Agency Launches New Transmission Service

DOHA: Qatar News Agency has officially commenced its new transmission service, aiming to enhance news dissemination capabilities across the region starting Thursday, January 2, 2025. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to bolster the agency’s reach and engagement with its audience. According to Qatar News Agency, the launch marks a significant step forward in its efforts to provide

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Qatar Sends Congratulatory Cables and Strengthens International Relations

Doha: The State of Qatar marked a day of diplomatic outreach and solidarity as it extended congratulatory messages to Sudan and Cuba on significant national occasions. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent cables of congratulations to His Excellency Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of the Sudan, Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al Burhan,

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Department of Meteorology Issues Warning for Strong Winds and High Seas

DOHA: The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather warning for strong winds and high seas, forecasting relatively cold daytime conditions with slight to blowing dust inshore and scattered clouds offshore. The weather is expected to turn cold by night, with warnings of poor horizontal visibility in certain areas due to the strong winds. According to Qatar News Agency, the

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Qatar’s Cabinet Meeting Highlights Localization Plans and Artistic Development

DOHA: Qatari newspapers have highlighted key topics from Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani. The meeting focused on the progress of implementing localization and replacement plans in government jobs, alongside the Cabinet’s approval, in principle, of a draft law on artists and artistic professions, reflecting Qatar’s commitment

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Qatar’s Tourism Sector Experiences Significant Growth Amid Strategic Investments

Doha: Qatar’s tourism sector witnessed significant growth in 2024, as highlighted by Al-Raya newspaper, with a 25% increase in visitors compared to the previous year. The country welcomed 5,076,640 tourists, reflecting its rising prominence on the global tourism map. This growth is attributed to Qatar’s rich attractions and strategic investments, which have also led to a 38% increase in spending,

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5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes East of Tonga Islands

NUKU’ALOFA: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 struck the eastern region of the Tonga islands in the South Pacific, as reported on Thursday. The tremor, recorded by the US Geological Survey, did not result in any casualties or significant property damage, though it was felt in the area. According to Qatar News Agency, the earthquake’s epicenter was situated 134

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Colonists and Extremist Rabbi Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque Amid Heightened Tensions

JERUSALEM: Dozens of colonists, led by extremist Israeli rabbi Yehuda Glick, made an incursion into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, accompanied by the occupation police, in a move that has heightened tensions in the region. The group entered through the Mughrabi Gate, engaging in provocative tours and performing Talmudic rituals within the courtyards of the sacred site. According to Qatar News

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