Pearl monument in Wakra moved

Pearl monument relocated to Al Fardah roundabout

The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has completed the relocation of the well-known Pearl monument to Al Fardah Roundabout in Al Wakra Old Souq adjacent to Al Wakra Port. #qatar #qatarnews #doha pic.twitter.com/x4LH5Lioyh

— Qatar Day- Pulse of Nation (@qatarday) March 31, 2020

Workers without Health Card will get Free Covid Care

pic.twitter.com/EHwf2czEjr

— India in Qatar (@IndEmbDoha) March 29, 2020

* What should a worker do if s/he has fever or other symptoms?

If a worker shows symptoms such as coughing, fever or difficulty in breathing, s/he should stay away from others and immediately contact Covid-19 hotline, 16000. In case of an emergency, the worker should request for an ambulance by calling 999.

* What should a worker do if s/he does not have a health card?

During the current crisis, the possession of a health card and/or Qatar ID (QID) is not necessary in order to be tested and/or receive treatment. These services are provided for free by the government.

A worker who tests positive for Covid-19 will be quarantined in centres in the Mukaynis area and provided all necessary medical care, food and lodging for free.

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northwesterly wind - blowing dust - Qatar Weather

❗️ Fresh to strong northwesterly wind observed on most areas. Please take care and be careful of the blowing dust especially in open areas. #Qatar pic.twitter.com/NV8rup6iXc

— أرصاد قطر (@Qatar_Weather) March 30, 2020 

simple weather symbols bath towel set

simple weather symbols bath towel set

by lumirala
Sun , clouds , rain , snow , thunder storm printed on this towel set . Great for people who love meteorology .

printed in Norcross, GA

Qatari Armed forces exercise in Dukhan - 28 March 2020

"Aman 2" a joint exercise by the Qatari Armed forces, the Ministry of Interior and Lekhwiya Force will take place tomorrow Saturday, 28 March 2020 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in Dukhan. #MoIQatar #Qatar #Doha #YourSafetyIsMySafety pic.twitter.com/51SZI5FQFd

— Ministry of Interior (@MOI_QatarEn) March 27, 2020

Ghadeer Dairy delivery in Qatar

Your comfort and safety are our priority. That's why we deliver all your products from ghadeer to your doorstep. Call 97470564663 before 97470564663 pm every day to get your order the next day

FNAC QATAR - online delivery over QR1000

on-arrival and visit visas can be extended for one month

Both on-arrival and visit visas can be extended for one month after the expiration date electronically through MOI Website or #Metrash2 without visiting the General Directorate of Passports or MOI Service Centres. #MoIQatar #Qatar #Doha #YourSafetyIsMySafety #Covid19 pic.twitter.com/I6fBXhH6Tq

— Ministry of Interior (@MOI_QatarEn) March 26, 2020

Amazing Nature - Oceans - Dolphins jumping

#AmazingNature ☁💙#Ocean ❤🌊💙#LoveTwitter pic.twitter.com/Sq8NjqUY9D

— 𝐅 𝐈 𝐙🎻🎶 (@fiz_iiz) March 26, 2020

 A just because post  -  in case anyone needs something uplifting  .I have no idea about the location .

Qatar Post has shorter working hours

ساعات عمل فروع #بريدقطر المؤقته.

Branches Temporary working hours.#QatarPost #Workinghours pic.twitter.com/2cr9dPoCKl

— QATAR POST📦 الشركة القطرية للخدمات البريدية (@QATAR_POST) March 25, 2020

Sidra Medicine - drive-thru pharmacy

Our pharmacy team at the outpatient clinic are now dispensing medications (refills or new orders) via a new drive-thru service. Please call 40030030 to confirm your timeslot for the drive-thru collection. pic.twitter.com/yeuRHZpUWN

— Sidra Medicine (@SidraMedicine) March 25, 2020

Staying fit - funny workout video from Qatar

#Qatar's Mariam Farid shows us exactly how to workout from home and stay fit 🏋‍♀#AsianGames #StayHome #OCAPlayerWatch (📹 : Mariam Farid Instagram) pic.twitter.com/SemI4iKvqI

— Olympic Council of Asia (@AsianGamesOCA) March 25, 2020

Mariam Mamdouh Farid is a Qatari sprinter and hurdler who specializes in the 400-meter distance .

Professional music tuition - online lessons

Our online lessons are working well to aid with self isolation and keep people safe at this time!
Well done in your lesson this week Serene!#onlinemusiclessonsqatar #singinglessonsqatar #singingtuitionqatar #doha #qatar #dohaqatar #covid19 #selfisolation pic.twitter.com/KITBzm4632

— Jamm Studios Doha (@JammStudiosDoha) March 25, 2020

French and German citizens flying home - reinstating some flights by QA

To help get French and German citizens home, we will be reinstating some previously suspended flights to Paris and Frankfurt in the coming days in addition to upgrading existing flights to larger aircraft. #TakingYouHome pic.twitter.com/5p2xFMpmpB

— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) March 24, 2020

praying collectively on balconies - Morocco

Many countries around the world have banned mass prayers due to the #coronavirus outbreak.

To lift morale, people in Morocco went out on their balconies and said their prayers collectively. pic.twitter.com/MVkCLLddCK

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) March 24, 2020

Being happy - being thankful

Being happy doesn’t mean you have it all.
It means being thankful for all you do have.

🎬 Dr Nalan Avci pic.twitter.com/8wXZEfcIWq

— Ramblings (@ramblingsloa) March 24, 2020

no gathering by the rule of law - Ministry of Interior

We remind you all to follow strictly the decision to prevent all forms of gathering by the rule of law to limit the spread of the Coronavirus (Covid-19). Precautionary measures are implemented to ensure the safety of all. #MoIQatar #YourSafetyIsMySafety #Qatar #Doha pic.twitter.com/MkGifrSkCS

— Ministry of Interior (@MOI_QatarEn) March 24, 2020

Foreign embassies in Qatar - contact information

Check out foreign embassies in Qatar, Qatari embassies abroad and their contact information via: https://t.co/oVEmeOTYL1@MofaQatar_EN#YourSafetyIsMySafety#Qatardigitalgov #Qatar pic.twitter.com/pomPfkzcvZ

— حكومي - قطر (@HukoomiQatar) March 23, 2020

New Measures to prevent COVID-19 spread - March 22

As part of #Qatar’s efforts to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), His Excellency Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, has decided to take precautionary measures and ban all forms of gatherings by law. #YourSafetyIsMySafety pic.twitter.com/5Y62EwN94i

— مكتب الاتصال الحكومي (@GCOQatar) March 21, 2020

Some more Mother's Day gift ideas - online shopping in Qatar

1 . Fruit baskets
 https://www.talabat.com/qatar/restaurant/31627/karaz-fruits-pearl-qatar?aid=1707


   from Karaz Fruits through Talabat.com

   prices range from 200 to 300 QR
   
   expect it to arrive within one -two hours

   you can pay with cards /cash on delivery

2 . Special  kinds  of honey

  Giving honey is like  giving health to your mom . Especially the Yemeni kinds  and the New Zealander  are famous for their healing power 
Available  at 

Al Bayt Al Asil through Talabat.com

https://www.talabat.com/qatar/restaurant/33683/al-bayt-al-asil-al-sadd?aid=1707

 expected arrival within  one hour

 payment cards /cash on delivery

prices : half kilo of special honey ranges from 150 to1450 Qatari Riyals 

French or any language - Mother's Day with roses - Foil Card

French Mother's Day with roses - Foil Card

by almawad

You can personalize the text of this luxury card . Zazzle supports so many international letters - like Arabic , Russian , Japanese etc . Just try and copy paste your text when you personalize and see if it is working on your language .
It will be printed in Reno ,NV

Where to buy flowers online in Qatar - Mother's Day

Carrefour Now  

Flower Bouquets
from a single rose to three different sized decent bouquets -  from 10 qr to 150 

 delivery in some hours

payment cash on delivery or card

https://www.talabat.com/qatar/restaurant/36492/carrefourmirqab?aid=1707

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FLOWARD

 it is a Kuwait based company that has a branch in Qatar
 they have artistic bouquets from QR75 to QR 1900
 delivery within some hours
 payment by cards
 you can add some chocolates to the flowers
 you can add your own message to the bouquet
 you can order without registering  -"check out as guest " 
 you can order in advance

 They look great . But the prices !
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VIVA FLORA QATAR

 their main branch is in the Tawar mall
 they have flowers ranging from QR 100 to over QR1000
 major cards accepted

 their site is not very informative  and some of their arrangements look kitschy to me

thunder rain - strong winds -avoid marine activities

The wave height is expected to rise more than 7 ft as a result of thunder rain moving east into the sea, accompanied by strong winds, sometimes exceeding 22 kt
‼️ Please avoid marine activities #Qatar pic.twitter.com/ct0JkNWSOq

— أرصاد قطر (@Qatar_Weather) March 20, 2020

Do not take more than you need - funny monkeys

Holistic Herbal Healing Online Course at Qgrabs

https://qgrabs.com/deals/holistic-healing-herbal-course-qd00008237

How to use herbs to improve your quality of life
Where to source herbs that are grown naturally
The proper way to store and process the herbs you’ll use
How to grow your own herbs
How to use herbs as complementary treatments
The history and traditions of Master Herbalists

writing consultations online - Qatar National Library

Our online consulting system is on its way! Until then, you can still book appointments for individual online writing consultations with our writing specialist.https://t.co/RD7DdFWE09 pic.twitter.com/ixmcsfpN2v

— مكتبة قطر الوطنية (@QNLib) March 20, 2020

Anytime Fitness Qatar - Daily Workout Video

Just because the gym is closed doesn't mean you stop exercising! Check out our daily at home workout routines and classes. All you need to do is follow along from home. Stay safe and healthy

Take no more than you need - lovely monkeys helping themselves to oranges

Illuminated buildings in Qatar to mark Global Greening /Irish Festivities

Qatar joins our #GlobalGreening for the first time in 2020 ... here's Barahat Msheireb in Doha pic.twitter.com/O09Mm22qAy

— Tourism Ireland (@TourismIreland) March 17, 2020

Happys St Patrick’s day from the sand dunes of Qatar

#RTEVirtualParade Happys St Patrick’s day from the sand dunes of Qatar with a wee jig 👍☘️🇮🇪☘️ pic.twitter.com/ZIexLW9AeA

— Phil Mockler (@VegasViking42) March 17, 2020

 I found this uplifting video on twitter . Thank you for sharing this  with us .

Only food stores and pharmacies can open - retail stores closed

As of 17 March, the State of #Qatar announced new precautionary measures to protect against Coronavirus (COVID-19) and limit its spread, safeguarding the health of the community. #YourSafetyIsMySafety https://t.co/p6K5SCRogq

— حكومي - قطر (@HukoomiQatar) March 18, 2020

In brief -   barber shops  , beauty salons and similar places must close  even home service is forbidden
hotels spas ,health clubs must close , bank branches in malls - retail shops in malls must close
only food stores and pharmacies can remain open .

Industrial area 's special streets remain closed . It is the first time I here about this .

450 Ivy League courses - take online - right now for free

https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/ivy-league-free-online-courses-a0d7ae675869/?fbclid=IwAR2Stxq3yHDZumKjZ4v_VRXEYPRk4zeGFJ9mcDBu0a4kgZG048WO8cVwu6s

8 Ivy League schools are among the most prestigious colleges in the world. They include Brown, Harvard, Cornell, Princeton, Dartmouth, Yale, and Columbia universities, and the University of Pennsylvania

these universities now offer free online courses 
In case you are interested in

•  Computer Science
• Data Science
• Programming
• Humanities
• Business
• Art & Design
• Science
• Social Sciences
• Health & Medicine
• Engineering
• Mathematics
• Education; Teaching
•  Personal Development

Protection from infection - Message from Hamad Hospital in Qatar - Bengali /Bangla language

there are more than 400 thousands Bangladeshi people living in Qatar - the government's hospital made a video for them

The 17 century story of the closed university and Newton's inventions

pic.twitter.com/3vCVCRew3u

— Al Mayassa Al Thani (@almayassahamad) March 16, 2020

Virtual Open Day About Degree Programs - Aberdeen - Qatar

@afg_aberdeen : Join our Virtual Open Day and learn more about our undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. Click her to join: https://t.co/lYYXcwUpgv . For more info, call 44201000 or email info@afg-aberdeen.edu.qa | #Announcement #Qatar pic.twitter.com/IWX8gsTPwG

— Campus & Student Life in Qatar (@Students_Qatar) March 17, 2020

healthcare services in Qatar - MARCH 2020

​Primary Health Care Corporation

All scheduled appointments are now cancelled except Well-baby and Vaccination Clinics and Urgent Radiology and Ultrasound appointments.

Walk-in and Urgent Clinics

• All Walk-in and urgent units will be operating as normal
• All Urgent Care Units will be operating as normal 
• PHCC’s six Urgent Care Centers – at Gharrafat Al Rayyan, Rawdat Al Khail, Al Gharafa, Al Kaaban, Al Shahaniyah, and Al Shamal Health Centers – all remain open as usual 24 hours a day 7 days aa week for walk-in patients requiring urgent care

Hamad Medical Corporation

All patients with scheduled outpatient appointments will continue to receive a consultation by one of our doctors. However, all outpatient appointments will be delivered via telephone consultations. Therefore, patients should not come into the hospital. If during the telephone consultation the doctor deems that the patient needs to come in to see them, the doctor will arrange for a new appointment within days.
These changes are being made to protect patients, visitors and the wider public from the spread of COVID-19.
For any enquires relating to changes in outpatient services, call HMC’s Nesmaak customer care team on 16060.



Cancellation of elective surgeries

All elective surgeries, day surgeries, elective procedures like endoscopy and dental have been cancelled.
Cancelled surgeries will be rescheduled for a later date




Inpatient visitor policy
In order to limit the potential spread of COVID-19, additional restrictions for visitors to Inpatient Units are now in place across HMC hospitals.
From 13 March 2020, visitors are limited to first and second degree relatives only, one at a time, and for a maximum of 15 minutes.

HMC Emergency Departments 

• All HMC Emergency Departments (including Pediatric Care Centers) continue to operate as normal, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Patients are reminded that HMC’s Emergency Departments are for urgent and life-threatening conditions only. Patients with urgent, but non-life threatening, conditions can visit these PHCC’s Urgent Care Clinics 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
• Patients with suspected COVID-19 should call the MOPH hotline on 16000.

HMC Ambulance Service

• HMC’s Ambulance Service continues to operate as normal, providing 24/7 medical services to patients with medical emergencies requiring immediate attention and transfer to an emergency department. 
• The public are reminded not to call 999 for enquiries in relation to COVID-19.  For all questions and enquiries related to COVID-19, members of the public should call the Ministry of Public Health’s dedicated hotline on 16000.​

Newly Suspended Services in Qatar - MARCH 15 2020

●All incoming flights to Doha will be stopped starting from Wednesday, March 18, for a period of 14 days .

 ●All public transportation will be stopped, including metro and Karwa buses, from tonight at 10 pm .

 source  : https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/15/03/2020/Qatar-to-stop-all-incoming-flights-shuts-public-transport-QR75bn-incentives-for-private-sector

● Cafes and restaurants can not seat customers -  they are allowed only to be open for delivery or take-away  

Until further notice, it is prohibited to process orders in restaurants and cafes anywhere in the country.The presence and seating of customers and the organizing of gatherings in the designated halls are also prohibited, with the exception of delivery orders and takeaways.#Qatar pic.twitter.com/V81r1GbvAT

— وزارة التجارة والصناعة (@MOCIQatar) March 15, 2020

online supermarkets in Qatar - reviews

https://www.carrefourqatar.com

Carrefour Qatar Online 

 wide selection , slow page ,  delivery  after a  day
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Carrefour Now through  Talabat.com


 a lots of items but far less than  the Carrefour  Qatar Online

 delivery within hours

 many items on the site are not available

  somebody is calling always from their customer service  to discuss the replacement of the missing items  - there are two issues with her
 
1 .


      her English comes with thick Tagalog accent  - hard to understand

      

   
      her French is non-existent  so you have to find out how Tagalog speaking people would pronounce this or that  French product's name
       
     
     
       this is quite  a big effort  and often times I agree with  every replacement  simply because I have         no idea what she  is talking about


2 . But I never forget to ask how much the new bill would be

 It happened that the replacement was something much more expensive than  the original item .

Other problem with this supermarket  that it delivers sometimes items that are expired or close to expire .

Out 20 orders twice I got items which were taken clearly from the garbage  -smelling , slimy  mushrooms , rotten lemons . I had to discard them at once . I was just too tired to call them to complain .
Dairy products sometimes are  close to expire .

 With all these issues they are still the best choice of supermarket in case  you need them now .

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Korean Food Center

 through Talabat 

 I order from them usually spicy noodles , snacks like chestnuts ,sweet potatoes .
 They are very fast  with the delivery .
 They are offering Korean food . Canned fish , dried veggies and mushrooms , kimchi , seaweed , sauces  ,wasabi etc. I find their prices reasonable .

  So far these are the  online supermarkets I have tried  in Qatar . There are some more ones on Talabat . You can  give them a try .

red apple in Kraft paper Business Card

red apple in Kraft paper Business Card

by lumirala

Graphic red apple on Kraft paper .Business card in raw color with rustic feel .It comes 100 per pack .Easy to customize both sides now . Printed in Reno ,Nevada

SURVIVE - Gloria Gaynor singing while washing her hands

@gloriagaynor It only takes :20 seconds to “SURVIVE!”👏💕🎶 ##iWillSurviveChallenge ##fyp ##coronavirus ##handwashing
♬ I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor

 So far the best advertisement for hand washing -  that is why I shared it .
   But do not think that the hand washing alone  will help .
  Testing and tracking  is the real answer  to survival . Some governments are really ridiculous    when they are trying to keep virus free image  when avoiding mass testing . Now you will really see where in the world the human life  matters  .  They won't hide the numbers there !

Online Pharmacies in Qatar

You can buy your prescription medications by scanning the prescriptions .You can buy over-the counter medications ,vitamins etc . In case you want to avoid going there in person .
You can pay 1 . online 2 .at delivery 3 . by insurance card

1 .WELCARE ONLINE

#Facemasks are now available ONLINE for #DELIVERY. Visit https://t.co/vXrIFscnOZ & have it delivered at your doorstep!#surgicalmask #facemask #Doha #Qatar #pharmacy #pharmacydelivery #onlinepharmacy #wellcareonline #wellcarepharmacy #staysafe #stayhome #mysafetyisyoursafety pic.twitter.com/HWEGDRZIzR

— Wellcare Group (@wellcaregroup) April 9, 2020

https://www.onlinepharmacy.qa/

2 .TABEEBAK PHARMACY

https://www.tabeebak.qa/medicine-index

3 TYLOS PHARMACY

https://www.tabeebak.qa/medicine-index

NO METRO DURING THE WEEKEND

In view of precautionary measures taken in the country, it has been determined that the Doha Metro preview service and metrolink and metroexpress feeder services will be suspended from Thursday 12 March 2020 at 22:00
For service information please visit https://t.co/3IATEEfHR1 pic.twitter.com/rZPQzTnA4S

— Doha Metro & Lusail Tram (@metrotram_qa) March 12, 2020

closing: cinemas, theatres, children’s play areas, gyms and wedding venues - Friday MARCH 13

In continuation of the precautionary measures taken by the State of Qatar to prevent and contain the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), new precautionary measures have been announced to safeguard the health and wellbeing of the public.

​​​These measures include closing: cinemas, theatres, children’s play areas, gyms and wedding venues, including those in hotels. These measures are effective Friday 13 March, until further notice.

The Ministry of Public Health calls upon all citizens and residents to avoid crowded places and postpone holding social gatherings for the time being, for their own wellbeing and that of the community.

The Ministry also advises that elderly people, and people with chronic health conditions, avoid going out unless absolutely necessary, as they are more susceptible to infections.

MOPH: First Batch of Quarantined Individuals Discharged after Testing Negative for COVID-19#Qatar #COVID19 #فيروس_كورونا #قطر https://t.co/yivJpcqPqb

— وزارة الصحة العامة (@MOPHQatar) March 12, 2020

Mild weather during daytime - 26°C in Doha

Good Morning.
Mild weather during daytime with some clouds becoming relatively cold at night. Sea state remains good for all marine activities and maximum temperature expected in #Doha 26°C.
Have a good day. #Qatar pic.twitter.com/O3LDqTmwLo

— أرصاد قطر (@Qatar_Weather) March 12, 2020

Qatar National Library is closed to the public until further notice

In light of recent updates regarding the COVID-19 virus, and in the interests of the safety and wellbeing of our patrons and staff, Qatar National Library is closed to the public until further notice.

— مكتبة قطر الوطنية (@QNLib) March 11, 2020

238 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease in Qatar

Crime & Punishment in Qatar

Crime : smuggling gold converted into powder
Punishment : not known yet  - for sure they are arrested

Vintage Arabian horses - collage Cloth Placemat

Vintage Arabian horses - collage Cloth Placemat

by almawad

Equine Veterinary Medical Center - new facility opened

Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF), has officially opened the Equine Veterinary Medical Center (EVMC), member of @QatarFoundation
EVMC’s world-class equine healthcare and research facilities are based at @AlShaqab in Education City. pic.twitter.com/3gGebnqAuZ

— Equine Veterinary Medical Center (@MedicalEquine) March 9, 2020

suspension of public and private schools in Qatar March 9 2020

A decision has been made to suspend public and private schools and universities for all students in the State of Qatar starting tomorrow, Tuesday, until further notice, as part of efforts and measures the country is taking to contain the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), and to ensure the safety of students in all government and private educational institutions.

The Ministry of Public Health urges all citizens and residents to avoid gatherings in public places, to avoid travel for the time being except if absolutely necessary, and to apply preventive measures to protect against infection as recommended by the Ministry on its website and social media accounts.

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) contact centre at the Ministry of Public Health is accessible around the clock for any reports or enquiries regarding the virus using the toll-free phone number (16000).
https://www.gco.gov.qa/en/2020/03/09/statement-on-the-suspension-of-public-and-private-schools-and-universities-for-all-students-until-further-notice-as-a-precautionary-measure-to-contain-the-spread-of-coronavirus/
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 My kids are overly happy . Nobody looks sick in their schools . Weather is wonderful   . The best protection is fresh air and sunshine  and enough sleep .

NO ENTRY FROM 14 COUNTRIES TO QATAR - COVID-19 PREVENTION

Statement by the Government Communications Office on the temporary suspension of entry of those arriving from certain countries as a preventive measure, due to the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) worldwide.https://t.co/zDUjlnMyUa

— مكتب الاتصال الحكومي (@GCOQatar) March 8, 2020

 8 March 2020

In addition to Qatar Airways announcement regarding flights to and from Italy, entry to the State of Qatar is temporarily suspended for all those intending to travel from certain countries, as of 9 March 2020. This decision comes as a preventive measure due to the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) worldwide.

The decision includes the following countries: Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Syria and Thailand.

This step comes in line with the State of Qatar’s efforts to take all necessary preventive measures to limit the spread of Coronavirus.

The decision affects all individuals intending to enter from these countries, including visas upon arrival, those with a residence or work permit, and temporary visitors.

If they tell you you can't do something, show them that you can

If they tell you you can't do something, show them that you can. This #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the women who make our organization what it is. Mention or tag a woman who has inspired you! #IWD2020 #EachforEqual pic.twitter.com/y30RtTiLN8

— Qatar Foundation (@QF) March 8, 2020