Doha News

Qatar’s hot temperatures are expected to gradually dip starting from the last week of August, an official from Doha’s Meteorology Department said on Tuesday. https://dohanews.co/qatars-scorching-temperatures-to-gradually-dip-mid-august/

Pharmacists say a current shortage of diabetes drug Ozempic is largely linked to a surge in demand among those using it for weight loss. https://dohanews.co/rising-demand-in-ozempic-for-weight-loss-usage-impacts-diabetes-patients-in-qatar/

An unusual red spot was recently detected in the territorial waters of Qatar, sparking immediate action from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. https://dohanews.co/dispatch-team-investigates-unusual-red-spot-detected-in-qatari-waters/

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar confirmed he will stay at the club this summer despite continued links to Chelsea. https://dohanews.co/neymar-to-stay-put-at-psg-this-summer-despite-transfer-rumours/

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman threatened to impose a blockade on the UAE that would have been “worse” than the 2017 embargo on Qatar, according to reports. https://dohanews.co/saudi-crown-prince-threatened-uae-with-worse-blockade-than-qatar-reports/

A major global travel agency has levelled accusations against the Australian federal government, claiming it has played a part in keeping airfares high by rejecting Qatar Airways’ plea to expand its flight operations in the country. @qatarairways https://dohanews.co/major-travel-agency-slams-australias-ridiculous-rejection-of-qatar-airways-request-for-extra-flights/

Qatar and Turkey commemorated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with the signing of a joint statement during a visit by Turkish President Erdogan to Doha. https://dohanews.co/qatar-and-turkey-bolster-ties-with-sign-joint-declaration-during-erdogans-visit/

QNB Stars League side Al Markhiya has signed Dutch striker Naoufal Bannis on a five-year contract. https://dohanews.co/qatars-al-markhiya-signs-dutch-striker-naoufal-bannis/

Qatar has risen by three positions in the World Passport Power Rankings, securing the 52nd spot on the global list. https://dohanews.co/qatar-climbs-three-places-in-world-passport-power/

While Western media mobilised to call for the boycott of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar citing alleged human rights abuses, little has been said of France in the lead up to the Paris Olympics despite rampant oppression there, rights activists say. https://dohanews.co/wheres-the-criticism-rights-activists-hit-back-at-olympics-host-france-for-migrant-worker-abuse/

Popular Dubai-based marketplace aggregator Yallahub has raised $6 million funding to lead expansions into Qatar and Saudi Arabia. https://dohanews.co/dubai-based-yallahub-eyes-qatar-after-securing-6m-in-funding-for-regional-expansion/

Bayern Munich wasted no time as they hammered FC Rottach-Egern 27-0 in a one-sided friendly match on Tuesday, sending football fans in Qatar and the wider Gulf region into a frenzy. https://dohanews.co/shameful-friendly-football-fans-stunned-by-bayern-munichs-27-0-demolishing-of-ninth-tier-team/