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Thu, 09 Dec 2021 09:51:48 +0000
Iran official says World Cup in nearby Qatar provides chance to confront ‘Iranophobia’
US sanctions contributed to a worsening economic situation in Iran. Iran’s deputy tourism minister said that the FIFA World Cup 2022 will help tackle “Iranophobia” by introducing the country’s unique tourist attractions to the...

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 07:02:51 +0000
Sheikh Tamim, MBS vow regional stability during Doha meeting
The Saudi crown prince’s visit to Qatar is the first since the 2017 GCC crisis. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Saudi Arabia’s de-facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman Al-Saud [MBS] stressed the importance of ensuring reg...

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 07:13:47 +0000
China Suntien Green Energy pens 15-year deal with QatarEnergy
China Suntien Green Energy will sign a sale and purchase deal withe Gulf state for a 15-year steady supply of liquified natural gas. A subsidiary of China Suntien Green Energy is set to pen a sale and purchase agreement with Qatar for 1 million tonne...

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 08:01:32 +0000
More than half a million Corniche visitors use Doha Metro within days
Hundreds of thousands of people rushed to Doha Metro to access the Corniche St. during the temporary closure period.  Around 680,000 passengers have used the Doha Metra to reach the Corniche area between 26 November to 4 December, Qatar Rail has rev...

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:04:54 +0000
De-facto Saudi ruler MBS in Qatar for first visit since 2017 GCC crisis
Saudi Arabia reportedly approached its Gulf allies including Qatar to request ammunition to repel attacks from Houthi rebels. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman [MBS] arrived in Qatar on Wednesday in his first visit to the Gulf state since the 20...

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 07:48:40 +0000
Al Sadd’s new coach Javi Gracia eager to kick off following Xavi exit
The new appointment comes a month after FC Barcelona star Xavi Hernadez and former Al Sadd coach left Qatar.  Qatar’s Al Sadd sports club announced Javi Gracia as the team’s new head coach, in a press conference at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena...

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 06:47:35 +0000
What are the rules for wearing face masks in Qatar?
With the pandemic still ongoing, the Ministry of Public health (MOPH) reiterated the necessity of wearing face masks in certain places The ministry of public health(MOPH) has released a statement to clarify rules surrounding the wearing of masks in Q...

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 06:00:30 +0000
Street Child WC: Qatar will be hosting two ‘World Cup’ tournaments in 2022
Qatar will be hosting two World Cup tournaments next year. FIFA World Cup 2022 host Qatar is also scheduled to hose the Street Child World Cup next year, the Street Child United organisation announced on Tuesday. The UK charity will partner with Qata...

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 12:06:45 +0000
World Cup host Qatar sees 5% rise in expenditure for 2022 fiscal budget
The newly-approved budget amounts to QAR 204.3 billion, up from a previous  QAR 194.7. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has approved the country’s fiscal budget for the year 2022 on Wednesday, with the Gulf state’s expe...

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:13:25 +0000
OPINION: Qatar 2022 and the ongoing western media blame
In the realm of Qatar and its human rights concerns, it’s true that there are issues that need to be addressed, however it is also true that media coverage in Europe is often shrill and misaimed, writes David B Roberts.   In today’s med...



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