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Qatar: A leading humanitarian, development partner in supporting Syria's recovery, reconstruction
Qatar Tribune
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August 18, 2025
DAMASCUS: The State of Qatar continues its support for the Syrian people through a wide range of humanitarian and development projects carried out by its official and charitable institutions across various Syrian governorates. These efforts aim to...
Qatar, Egypt push efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire; Hamas accepts proposal
Al Jazeera
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August 18, 2025
Hamas has informed mediators that it has approved the latest Gaza ceasefire proposal and is ready to resume negotiations after Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held talks with Egyptian...
Egypt, Qatar reject Israeli occupation of Gaza, demand ceasefire
Al Mayadeen
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August 18, 2025
Egypt and Qatar reject the Israeli occupation of Gaza and demand a ceasefire, urgent aid access, and an end to Palestinian forced displacement. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin...
Hamas accepts ceasefire terms after Egypt, Qatar restart talks
World - North Carolina
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August 18, 2025
Negotiators for the terror group agreed Monday to terms to enter a ceasefire, according to the Associated Press. Qatar led vigorous bilateral efforts with Egypt to broker a ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza, Qatar’s foreign ministry said...
Egypt and Qatar attempt to revive Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks
Africanews
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August 18, 2025
Egypt and Qatar are once again trying to revive Gaza ceasefire talks. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Monday that his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani had arrived in Cairo to discuss the renewal of the...
Hamas, other factions accept Egypt-Qatar ceasefire proposal: Exclusive
Al Mayadeen
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August 18, 2025
The approved ceasefire proposal involves prisoner exchange, humanitarian aid, and the reopening of the Rafah crossing. Hamas and other Palestinian Resistance factions have accepted a ceasefire proposal brokered by Egyptian and Qatari mediators, a...
IDF Readies Gaza City Offensive, Expands Field Hospitals as Trump Demands Hamas Destruction
[your]NEWS
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August 18, 2025
Israel prepares for mass evacuations and humanitarian support ahead of a major Gaza City campaign, while President Trump insists hostages will only return once Hamas is dismantled. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom The Israeli Defense Forces are...
Qatar now allows over 10 essential services to remain open during Friday prayers: Here's the official list
The Times of India
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10 plus crucial services are now allowed to operate during Friday prayers/Representative Image Qatar has officially exempted more than 10 essential services and facilities from closure requirements during Friday prayers, following an announcement...
IDF puts finishing touches on plans to capture Gaza City, prepares construction of field hospitals for evacuated civilians
All Israel News
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Palestinians carry humanitarian aid in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, August 14, 2025. Photo by Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90 While the Israeli military continues to firm up plans for the capture of Gaza City, the IDF is also reportedly preparing...
Gaza war death toll surpasses 62,000, says Palestinian Health Ministry
KNSS - Kentucky
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August 18, 2025
CAIRO (AP) — The Palestinian Health Ministry said on Monday that more than 62,000 Palestinians have been killed in the 22-month war in Gaza. At least 60 people were killed in the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll from the Israel-Hamas war...
Hamas accepts an Arab ceasefire proposal on Gaza as Palestinian death toll passes 62,000
Yahoo News
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RAFAH, Egypt (AP) — Hamas said Monday it has accepted a new proposal from Arab mediators for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip that would still need Israel's approval, as Gaza's Health Ministry said the Palestinian death toll from 22 months of war has...
GCC Healthcare Market Projections: Opportunities From 2024 To 2030
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Explore the future of GCC healthcare with this comprehensive report, analyzing the sector's growth from 2024 to 2030. Gain insights into national strategies like Vision 2030, policy reforms, AI, digital health, and...
KCF Qatar marks India’s 79th Independence Day with mega blood donation & health camp
Daijiworld News
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August 18, 2025
Media Release Doha, Aug 18: Karnataka Cultural Foundation (KCF) Qatar, in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation and American Hospital, organized a mega blood donation drive and free medical camp to mark the 79th Independence Day of India....
Smart infrastructure upgrades bolster Qatar’s national goals
The Peninsula
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August 18, 2025
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s digital economy is entering a scale-up phase, propelled by aggressive network upgrades, a growing data-center pipeline, and a comprehensive policy roadmap aimed at transforming the country into a regional tech hub in the next...
Qatar Foundation welcomes 800 new students with a call to serve
Qatar Tribune
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August 18, 2025
Tribune News Network Doha The value and the benefit of serving society has been illustrated to more than 800 new university students who are now part of Qatar Foundation’s unique ecosystem of education – as an annual gathering marking the start of...
Apex Health to Develop 400-Bed Baghdad International Hospital
Iraq Business News
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August 18, 2025
By John Lee. Apex Health, a subsidiary of Qatar's Estithmar Holding, has announced that it has obtained an investment licence from Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) to develop a 400-bed private hospital in Baghdad's Al-Zaafaraniyah...
QRCS launches health project for Rohingyas in Bangladesh
Qatar Tribune
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August 18, 2025
Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has announced a new humanitarian project to improve and scale up the quality of health services at the field hospital for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. Funded by Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and...
QFFD, QRCS enhance health services for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
Qatar Tribune
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August 18, 2025
Tribune News Network Doha Funded by Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and implemented by Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), a new humanitarian project has recently been launched to improve and scale up the quality of health services at the field...
QRCS launches health project for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
Gulf Times
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August 17, 2025
Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has announced a new humanitarian project to improve and scale up the quality of health services at the field hospital for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. Funded by Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and...
Jobs in AI, data science, cybersecurity, healthcare most in demand in Qatar
Gulf Times
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August 17, 2025
The most professions in demand in Qatar currently are AI, cybersecurity and data science along with professionals in healthcare and STEM teaching, noted an official of Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation. “Qatar’s...