Qatar 2022 Archives

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Qatar Airways is the new official airline of the FIFA 2018, 2022 World Cups

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: Paris Air Show/Facebook Qatar’s national carrier has signed a multi-million dollar deal with FIFA to become an official sponsor for the next five years.…

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Here’s a look inside Qatar’s first 2022 World Cup stadium

By Doha News team All photos courtesy of the SCDL The seats have been installed, the pitch has been laid and a roof canopy is being fitted onto what will soon…

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Qatar Armed Forces complete riot control training ahead of World Cup

Riot police on display at 2014 National Day parade. Credit: Al Rayyan TV/Twitter As part of preparations for the 2022 World Cup, security forces in the country are learning how…

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Qatar to complete its first World Cup stadium next month

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: SCDL With just five years to go before the 2022 World Cup, Qatar has almost completed its first stadium for the tournament. Khalifa International Stadium…

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Workers on Qatar World Cup projects still need to be treated better

World Cup workers. Credit: Impactt An audit of contractors on 2022 World Cup projects in Qatar found many to be working their staff too hard, according to a new report. For…

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Official: Qatar has cut its 2022 World Cup budget almost in half

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: SCDL Qatar is planning to spend a lot less on hosting the 2022 World Cup than it originally planned, according to tournament organizers. Speaking to…

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FIFA clears Qatar football official of impropriety

Saoud Al Mohannadi, vice chairman of Qatar Football Association. Credit: QFA A senior Qatari football official has won his appeal against FIFA’s ethics committee, which had banned him from the sport…

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Thousands of rescued trees to adorn Qatar World Cup stadiums

New trees at SCDL nursery. Credit: SCDL World Cup organizers in Qatar are urging businesses and residents to donate any trees they remove from their homes and workplaces instead of throwing…

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Shared World Cups likely after Qatar hosts 2022 tournament

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: Reem Saad/Doha News Qatar could be the last country to solo host the World Cup, as FIFA prepare to accept applications from nations who…

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