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100 days to go: will FIFA World Cup 2022 mark the beginning of a new era for accessibility in Qatar?

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 may be the end of a long national journey, but in what concerns inclusion, it is the beginning of a new era for Qatar. …

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Heatwaves, wildfires and flooding: This is what climate change scientists have warned us about

Climate chaos: Extreme heat, wildfires and record-setting storms suggest a frightening future is already here. Brutal heat waves and extreme weather events have been gripping the Middle East, Europe and…

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K-pop’s BTS World Cup sponsorships are as much politics as they are business

Sport sponsorship has become a sensitive matter in recent years, meaning it is no longer just a matter of business but increasingly a matter of politics too. If you take…

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First time in modern history: threats to US global dominance appear closer to reality

With President Biden setting off for the MENA region, where does Qatar stand as the US scrambles for a lifeline in Saudi Arabia? A year and a half since his…

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Israel normalisation could trigger catastrophic issues between GCC

Joe Biden is currently on his first official trip to the Middle East as president of the United States. Joe Biden has undoubtedly landed in a region unlike one he…

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US needs to credibly link energy with geo-politics in Gulf

Washington must not cater blindly to the argument of authoritarian stability – this narrative is already sold much more convincingly by China or Russia. The fact that US President Joe…

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Six years on: Remembering Qatar’s prompt response to failed coup in Turkey

The Turkish envoy to Doha marks the sixth anniversary of the failed coup attempt in Turkey, thanking Qatar’s amir for his quick response. Failed coup attempt on 15 July 2016,…

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Cuba: a destination of peace, culture and friendship

With questions on Cuba frequently directed at him, the Cuban Ambassador to Qatar writes on the places one should visit upon traveling to the charming island. The Cuban archipelago covers…

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Humans before profit: our responsibility towards Qatar’s delivery drivers

A huge role in supporting the safety and livelihoods of delivery drivers lies within the hands of the community. One of-largest economies in the Middle East, Qatar, has been expending…

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