Last week, my uncle suddenly passed away in South Carolina. He had been in the hospital with some health complications, but seemed to rebound after his grandchildren came into town to see him. Or so we thought. He left this world on his 74th birthday, while his daughter was buying…

It has been nearly a year since Qatar decided to censor Doha News. Since then, we have worked hard to remain online and continue producing independent journalism, despite the blocking of our site. But this has been financially difficult. Faced with the prospect of shutting down Doha News, we have…

In a rebuke to the countries boycotting Qatar, the US has suspended military exercises with its Gulf allies. According to the Associated Press, US Central Command said the aim is to show that the military wants its allies in the region to work together. “We are opting out of some…

Silver Olympic medalist Mutaz Barshim has been shortlisted as one of the world’s top male athletes. The high-jumping hero is among 10 men nominated for the 2017 World Athletes of the Year. The award is given out annually by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

By Doha News Team A new luxury resort with a water park and four-star hotel will be built on an island off the coast of Lusail, Katara Hospitality announced this week. The triangular Qetaifan Island North is expected to attract both tourists and residents. The first phase of the project…

By Doha News Team After losing her cousin to cancer last year, Qatar resident Nazma Mazhar wanted to find a way to help people battling the illness. So the self-taught henna designer is now offering a free service to decorate the heads of women who have lost their hair to…

By Doha News Team From a magic show to the reopening of the MIA Park Bazaar to an exhibition of German design and a pro-swimming competition, there’s lots going on around town this weekend. Here are our picks: Illusions and shadow dancing Magic, illusions, acrobatics, singing and shadows will all feature in performances with…

Qatari officials have denounced this week’s shooting in Las Vegas, saying they stand with the US in its efforts to “maintain security and stability.” The attack killed at least 59 people and injured 500 others, and is being called the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history. Police said the…