Qatar 2022 Archives

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Expansion, expansion: World Cup host Qatar can handle ‘100 flights per hour’

The Gulf nation is expecting 1,600 air traffic movements per day during the mega event, less than 60 days from now. Qatar’s airports will accommodate around 100 flights per hour during…

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K-pop boyband sensation BTS release World Cup song

Several other music artists are expected to share their World Cup tracks in anticipation of the November kickoff. World sensations South Korean boy band BTS released a World Cup remixed…

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Qatar may adopt ‘lenient’ approach to minor fan offences during World Cup: reports

World Cup organisers could lean towards a more flexible approach when it comes to fans committing minor offences, sources reveal. World Cup fans visiting Qatar for the much-awaited tournament may…

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Global survey demands FIFA compensate World Cup migrant workers despite lack of support by federations

Despite brazen support of the compensation programme, none of the qualifying football associations have backed the campaign. A new poll by Amnesty International has shed light on demand to pressure…

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Qatar to welcome World Cup fans ‘without discrimination’: amir

Sheikh Tamim's remarks come as Qatar's national team prepares for its first-ever World Cup tournament.

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England’s Kalvin Phillips at risk of missing his World Cup debut

High expectations have been set for Southgate's men, with England fans hoping their team will finally “bring it home”.

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Volunteer training for World Cup 2022 begins

Volunteer roles will be kicking off from 1st October. The volunteers for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022 have begun their training journey. 20,000 volunteers will get more…

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What’s after Qatar 2022? Hasan Al Thawadi lets in on plans at New York summit

The 2030 Asian Games will be the third time it’s held in Qatar, having already made an appearance in the Gulf state in 1988 and 2011.

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Al Shaqab to host equestrian events ahead of Qatar World Cup

Al Shaqab's equestrian heritage stretches back to 1992, with His Highness, The Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani's mission of wanting to preserve the Arabian horse breed.

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