Asmahan Qarjouli, Author at Doha News

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Qatar marks Palestinian solidarity day with celebrations, vows of continued support

The Gulf state has long backed Palestinians and regularly condemned Israel’s crimes. Qatar on Tuesday joined global celebrations marking the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, renewing its…

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Pentagon green-lights potential $1 billion anti-drone system sale to Qatar

The Pentagon said the possible sale “will not alter the basic military balance in the region.” The United States has approved the potential sale of an anti-drone system to Qatar,…

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Tables turn: Iran reporters grill USA coach, captain on anti-black racism in America

One reporter called out a member of the American team for mispronouncing Iran’s name. Iranian journalists grilled USA coach Gregg Berhalter and captain Tyler Adams on Monday with hard-hitting questions…

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‘This place supports boycott of apartheid Israel’ : Qatar restaurants, cafes show solidarity with Palestine

Qatar has long refused to normalise with Israel, while continuing to express its support for the Palestinian cause. Several restaurants and cafes in Qatar have expressed their staunch rejection of…

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German pundit faces backlash over ‘racist’ commentary on Qatari thobe

The move was seen by many as “disrespectful” to the Qatari culture and tradition. German commentator Sandro Wagner has faced backlash for describing the traditional Qatari men’s clothing as “bathrobes”,…

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‘Don’t listen to the media. Open your eyes and form your own view’: Western expats in Doha share their experiences

Doha News is catching up with fans in Qatar throughout the World Cup to shed light on their diverse experiences. Unity has long been a key theme of the World…

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Qatar to review London investments after TfL bans its tourism ads on buses and Tube: report

Qatar has launched a review of its London investments after the city’s transport authority banned its adverts on the capital’s public transport – the move was slammed by Doha as”another…

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‘The dogs bark, but the caravan goes on’: AFC head claps back at Qatar critics

The AFC’s chief Sheikh Salman Al-Khalifa hit back at the campaign targeting Qatar with a famous Arab proverb. The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) head clapped back at ongoing criticism over…

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BBC receives hundreds of complaints for refusing to air Qatar World Cup 2022 opening ceremony

The BBC’s decision to not air the opening ceremony of the Qatar World Cup live has drawn almost 1,500 complaints The BBC has received almost 1,500 complaints from furious football fans over…

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