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Gulf economies to shrink 7.6% over virus, oil slump – IMF
The International Monetary Fund's 2020 projection for the 6-nation Gulf Cooperation Council dramatically worsens
Qatar Airways says no new planes in 2020 or 2021
Qatar Airways says it already notified both Boeing and Airbus of its decision
Qatar tracing app flaw exposed 1M users' data – Amnesty International
Data exposed in the flaw includes users' ID numbers, location and infection status, vulnerable to hackers
Qatar virus tracing app stirs rare privacy backlash
Qatar's contact tracing app goes considerably further – it forces Android users to permit access to their picture and video galleries, while also allowing the app to make unprompted calls
Qatar imposes mandatory wearing of masks in public
Violators of Qatar's new rules will face up to 3 years in jail and fines of as much as $55,000
Qatar Airways warns of 'substantial' job losses
'The truth is, we simply cannot sustain the current staff numbers,' Qatar Airways CEO Akbar al-Baker writes in a memo to cabin crew
Qatar reports new coronavirus cases at World Cup sites
A total of 8 workers involved in the construction of the World Cup stadiums tested positive for COVID-19
Qatar flies to the rescue, winning plaudits as virus halts aviation
While Qatar Airways is only operating 35% of its normal services, it has used spare capacity to carry 17,000 people on special charter services for countries with stranded citizens
30 organizations urge Gulf governments to unblock VoIP platforms
Access Now, alongside 29 other organizations, petitions the governments of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Oman to permanently lift a ban on VoIP services
4 overseas domestic workers die in Qatar house fire
One of the victims had just sent her family in Ilocos Norte money for food hours before her death, her sister says
Gulf stocks battered by coronavirus, oil price war in Q1 2020
The 5 major bourses in the Gulf region plummet in the first 3 months of the year, with Dubai's market losing more than a third of its value
Gulf's massive migrant workforce fears virus limbo
Some laborers in Saudi Arabia, home to 10 million expat workers, complain that they are required by bosses to work while Saudis are permitted paid quarantine leave
Qatar reports first coronavirus death, Gulf toll hits 11
A 57-year-old Bangladesh national residing in Qatar dies from the coronavirus disease or COVID-19
WATCH: Doha Debates 2020
Watch the discussions on gender equality and genetics here
Qatar coronavirus cases jump by 238 in one day
Qatar, which now has the most cases in the Gulf, has not reported any fatalities but has closed universities and schools, canceled many public events, and banned travelers from 14 countries entering the country
Qatar bans travelers from PH, 13 other countries over coronavirus fears
The Qatari government says restrictions will cover all individuals, including those with residence or work permits, temporary visas, and visas upon arrival
Gulf shares slump after OPEC fails to agree on virus action plan
All the 7 bourses in the Gulf close in the red on Sunday, March 8, amid a panic sell-off over fears that energy prices could collapse
Coronavirus compounds Gulf economic woes as oil prices slump
Capital Economics estimates the 6 Gulf Cooperation Council states will lose some $40 billion of oil revenues in 2020
Gulf bourses dive as coronavirus hits oil price
(3rd UPDATE) The Gulf region's stock markets are badly hit on Sunday, March 1, with oil prices sagging below $50 a barrel amid novel coronavirus fears
Qatar confirms 1st coronavirus case
Qatar has repatriated a number of its citizens from Iran – which is battling the worst outbreak outside China – and confined them to a 14-day period of quarantine
EU rights envoy sounds alarm on Qatar freedom of speech
Publications can be suspended under the law for up to 3 months for printing items deemed against the public interest
Qatar emir appoints trusted confidant as new prime minister
'This is part of a wider trend in Qatar to become more meritocratic, getting the right people for the job,' says regional expert Andreas Krieg
Qatar emir skips summit but warm words point to thaw with Saudi
In a sign of the changing mood, the Doha delegation receives a warm welcome in Riyadh, with Saudi Arabia's King Salman and the Qatari prime minister exchanging smiles and pleasantries
U.S. resumes talks with Taliban in Doha – US source
The source says the focus of discussion will be reduction of violence that leads to intra-Afghan negotiations and a ceasefire
Saudi king invites Qatar emir to Riyadh summit
The invitation to the December 10 summit of the six-nation Gulf Cooperation (GCC) comes amid signs of reduced animosity between Qatar and Saudi Arabia, which has led an economic boycott of Doha since 2017
U.N. expert warns of racial profiling 'prevalence' in Qatar
Migrants from specific countries are often recruited for certain roles such as women from southeast Asia for domestic work and men from south Asia for unskilled construction jobs
Qatar to end controversial migrant worker restrictions
Qatar has introduced a series of reforms to its 'kafala' sponsorship system since its selection to host the 2022 World Cup, which set in motion a huge construction program employing foreign workers
LOOK: Qatar gov't opens visa center in Philippines
Processing of Qatar visa applications will be free for overseas Filipino workers. The Qatar Visa Center will also serve as a place for Filipinos to review and sign employment contracts.
U.S., Taliban on 'threshold' of deal – U.S. Afghan envoy
Washington's special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad says the deal would help foster 'a unified, sovereign Afghanistan that does not threaten the United States, its allies, or any other country'
U.S., Taliban push for peace in day 2 of talks
Efforts are underway to organize a meeting between US envoy for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad and Taliban co-founder Mullah Baradar
U.S. eyes breakthrough in push for peace with Taliban
(UPDATED) The United States wants to withdraw thousands of troops but only in return for the insurgent group renouncing Al-Qaeda and curbing attacks
Meet PH’s new friends: U.N.-member countries that voted vs human rights resolution
These are governments widely criticized for human rights violations, crackdown on dissent, and the stifling of democracy. Some are headed by leaders who bear similarities with President Rodrigo Duterte.
U.S., Taliban resume talks on ending war
The talks mark the 7th round of negotiations aimed at ending America's longest war
Qatar Airways to launch Doha-Davao route on June 18
Qatar Airways will fly from Doha to Davao City once a week beginning June 18
Saudi, UAE slam Doha for 'backtracking' on Mecca talks
Doha, which attended the 3 meetings in the holy city, says the concluding statements of the summits 'were ready in advance and we were not consulted on them'
U.S.-Taliban talks wrap up in Doha with 'some progress' – Taliban
'In general, this round was positive and constructive. Both sides listened to each other with care and patience,' says Suhail Shaheen, the Taliban's political spokesman in Doha
UAE drags Qatar to court over crisis
Qatar has faced an economic and diplomatic boycott since June 2017 by Gulf rivals who accuse Doha of backing terrorism and being too close to regional rival Iran
New round of U.S.-Taliban talks starts in Doha
(UPDATED) The latest negotiations come as pressure builds for some sort of breakthrough in the gruelling Afghan conflict, with Washington jostling for a resolution
Qatar to abolish exit visa system by year's end
Qatar introduced a series of labor reforms since its selection to host the 2022 World Cup, which sets in motion a huge construction program employing foreign workers
Asian championship: Natalie Uy cops pole vault bronze
Fil-Am Natalie Uy surpasses the Philippine record she also set last March at the National Open
EJ Obiena shatters records in golden Asian Athletics meet
EJ Obiena's advances to the world championships following his golden performance in the 2019 Asian Athletics Championship
Balanga Chooks shocks world No. 3 Latvia in 3x3 World Tour return
Travis Franklin comes through the clutch as the Philippine club team gets its campaign off to a rousing start
Thirdy, Barroca in for Gilas lineup vs Qatar
The Filipinos look to stun the Qataris on their own turf in the final window of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers
Ali's 'golden touch' floors Japan as Qatar lifts Asian Cup
Record-breaker Almoez Ali slots in a brilliant early goal as Qatar deals Japan its first loss in an Asian Cup final
Afghan president calls for 'serious talks' with Taliban
'I call on the Taliban to... show their Afghan will, and accept Afghans' demand for peace, and enter serious talks with the Afghan government,' says Afghan President Ashraf Ghani
Pompeo to push for end to Gulf dispute during Qatar visit
'It is time for old rivalries to end for the sake of the greater good of the region,' says US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
Djokovic's conqueror Bautista Agut takes Qatar Open title
After stunning world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the semis, Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut completes his stellar run with a championship
Djokovic crashes out of Qatar Open
Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut shocks world No. 1 Novak Djokovic to advance to the final round
Djokovic battles through to Qatar Open semifinals 2019
The world No. 1 wins back-to-back matches from a set down for the first time since Cincinnati in August last year, a tournament he went on to win
Djokovic to injured Nadal: 'We need you'
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic says Rafael Nadal must return from injury again as the sport needs a 'legend' like him
