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Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:41:00 +0000‘Shameful’: Hamas leaders slammed for ‘turning the page’ with Syria’s Assad
Unlike some Arab states, Qatar has staunchly refused to normalise with the Assad regime after severing ties in 2011 at the height of the Arab Spring protests. Palestine’s Hamas movement…
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Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:24:38 +0000
Controversial Hamas-Syria normalisation reveals ‘internal divide’ within movement: expert
The latest development comes as various Arab states warm towards the Syrian regime, namely Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. Hamas’ decision to restore ties with the Syrian regime…
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Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:25:12 +0000
Regional ‘sports hub’ Qatar is confident to host Asian Cup for third time
Qatar will host the AFC Asian Cup 2023 next year, just months after hosting the FIFA World Cup 2022. Qatar’s bid to win the hosting rights for the 2023 Asian…
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Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:40:59 +0000
Qatar’s amir congratulates Iraq’s new prime minister-designate
Iraq has been grappling with a political deadlock since last year’s elections. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani congratulated Iraq’s new Prime Minister-designate Mohammed Al Sudani on his…
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Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:11:47 +0000
Mo Salah could take on commentary role during World Cup in Qatar
Liverpool’s superstar Mohamed Salah and Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez will join the beIN SPORTS commentary team for Qatar’s upcoming World Cup, according to a report from Egyptian reporter Ismael Mahmoud.…
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Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:12:22 +0000
Dutch delegation to be sent to World Cup despite Qatar 2022 disapproval
The Netherlands has been highly critical of Qatar’s hosting of the World Cup. A Dutch delegation will be sent to the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar next month despite…
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Thu, 20 Oct 2022 08:40:52 +0000
Qatar mulls $2.5 billion in Egypt investments: reports
No Qatari official has commented on the reported investment. Qatar is reportedly in talks to buy some $2.5 billion of stakes in several Egypt-based companies as the country grapples with…
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Thu, 20 Oct 2022 07:46:37 +0000
FIFA sets deadline for first ‘expanded’ preliminary World Cup squad list
Each of the 32 participating teams must submit a preliminary selection of players for the World Cup by Friday as they begin the process of finalising their squads for the…
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Wed, 19 Oct 2022 12:02:55 +0000
Qatar urges nations to follow Australia’s U-turn on Jerusalem as capital of Israel
The Gulf state has long expressed its support for the Palestinian cause, with Qatari officials continuously condemning the illegal Israeli occupation. Qatar has welcomed Australia’s announcement to reverse its controversial…
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