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Qatar calls beach volleyball bikini row ‘propaganda’

Regulations were due to cold evenings, not religious values, says organising committee. Qatar Volleyball Association has described the dispute over the alleged “bikini ban” as propaganda against Qatar, as matches…

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Dialogue with Qatar ‘more effective than boycott’, senior ILO official says

EXCLUSIVE: In an interview with Doha News, the former head of the International Labour Organisation office in Qatar responded to recent boycott calls, saying dialogue is needed for real change.…

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Al Sadd secures 2020/21 QNB Stars League win

The Wolves win their second title of the season, after the Qatar Cup. Al Sadd Sports Club clinched the 2020/2021 season of QNB Stars League title, beating Umm Salal SC…

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Czech star Kvitova crowned winner of 2021 Qatar Total Open

The world athlete adds yet another Qatar Total Open trophy to her collection. Czech’s star player Petra Kvitová was crowned winner of Qatar Total Open tennis tournament on Saturday after…

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No bounds: Qatari women soar into extreme air sports

WATCH: In Qatar’s world of extreme sports, few women are defying stereotypes. Doha News met up with the daring athletes to learn more about their passions. Putting the word “extreme”…

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Qatar ‘committed’ to 2032 Olympics bid despite controversial IOC pick

In a statement by the Qatar Olympic Committee, the sporting body said it is committed to the to hosting the 2032 Olympics despite the International Olympic Committee’s recent announcement. Qatar…

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Dutch postponement of Qatar trade mission: political or humanitarian?

The decision to postpone the trade mission comes amid ongoing anti-Arab sentiment in Dutch political discourse as the countr gears up for upcoming elections A Dutch sports and business trade…

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Qatar Total Open secures first-round tennis winners

Azarenka, Muguruza, and Ostapenko are among the Qatar Total Open 2021 tennis tournament’s opening-round winners. The long-awaited Qatar Total Open 2021 tennis tournament officially concluded its first day on Monday,…

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Germany slams ‘non transparent’ IOC decision over 2032 potential host

German officials have suspected foul play in the International Olympic Committee’s selection of Brisbane as the “preferred partner” of the 2032 Olympic Games. The selection of Brisbane as the “preferred…

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