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Qatar at World Cup pinnacle after years of Mideast turmoil

Hosting the World Cup marks a pinnacle in Qatar’s efforts to rise out of the shadow of its larger neighbors in the wider Middle East

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022

Before World Cup kicks off, has Qatar already lost at geopolitical football?

Drumbeat of international criticism on range of issues has bruised the tiny but enormously wealthy emirate, and further tensions lie ahead

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022

EXPLAINER: Qatar's history, politics ahead of FIFA World Cup

Qatar will be on the world stage like it has never been before as the small, energy-rich nation hosts the 2022 FIFA World Cup later this month

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022

Qatar emir slams ‘ferocious’ campaign against World Cup host

Sheikh Tamim points to an ‘unprecedented campaign no host country has ever faced’ in the lead-up to the tournament.

Al Jazeera · Oct 25, 2022

Qatar's emir lashes out at criticism ahead of FIFA World Cup

Qatar’s ruling emir has lashed out at criticism of his country over its hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, describing it as an “unprecedented campaign” targeting the first Arab nation to hold the tournament

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022

Sultan of Oman, President of Iran Hold Telephone Talks

Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq received on Monday a telephone call from Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, reported the sultanate’s state news agency (ONA). Their talks focused on aspects of bilateral cooperation between their countries. They exchanged views on regional and international developments, added ONA. In Doha, meanwhile, Emir of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 18, 2022

Qatari emir, Putin discuss Ukraine, energy markets and World Cup

Meeting between two leaders took place on sidelines of summit in Astana, Kazahastan.

Al Jazeera · Oct 13, 2022

What issues did Middle East leaders raise in UNGA address?

Middle East leaders at UNGA express concerns about Ukraine war, Israel’s occupation of Palestine and Iran nuclear deal.

Al Jazeera · Sep 21, 2022

Emir of Qatar: All Welcome without Discrimination at World Cup 2022

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani stressed on Tuesday that his country will welcome the world and open its doors without discrimination during the FIFA World Cup 2022, which kicks off on November 20. Speaking before the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 21, 2022

Egypt frees Al Jazeera journalist Ahmed al-Najdi

Ahmed Al-Najdi calls on the Egyptian authorities to release three of his colleagues still in detention.

Al Jazeera · Sep 19, 2022