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FIFA to discuss labour welfare in Qatar with Amnesty International

Law No. 18 of 2020 removed the need for workers to obtain their employer’s permission to change jobs while also establishing a non-discriminatory minimum wage. FIFA is meeting with a…

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Squash world champion addresses Palestinian oppression since ‘politics and sports can now mix’

The overwhelming support for Ukraine has pushed many to speak out on the selective solidarity displaced by international sport institutions. World champion and number one squash player, Ali Farag, addressed the recent…

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World Cup AI predictions: How well will your team do at Qatar 2022?

Qatar’s chances of winning the World Cup stand at 0.35%, higher than all the other qualified Arab teams. AI technology has been used to predict how well team’s at this…

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Ooredoo connects to virtual world with first eSports player signings

The two players have secured various prizes in the past years and are known to be the country’s best e-gammers. In a major step to eGaming, Ooredoo has welcomed its…

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Men’s, women’s Padel World Championship 2022 heading to Qatar

The men’s competition will witness the participation of 38 teams, while women will see a total of 34 competing for the grand title. Just one month before the grand FIFA…

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FIFA to tackle ‘unacceptable’ abuse of players at Qatar World Cup after shocking Euro 2020 incident

According to a study, more than half of the athletes who competed in the most recent Euro 2020 and AFCON finals experienced online abuse before, during, and after the match. Football…

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Could ‘kick-ins’ replace throw-ins on the football pitch?

Authorisation has been granted for a trial that could potentially replace throw-ins in the future. Could the rules of football soon witness a drastic change? After decades of throw-ins from…

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Costa Rica secures final spot as list of 32 teams for FIFA World Cup finalised

The Ticos had qualified for five other World Cup tournaments. Costa Rica has qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup after triumphing against New Zealand in a 0-1 match in…

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Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships swings into Qatar

The three-day championship features 137 athletes from 21 different countries competing for the grand honours. Colours, talent, and exceptional skills: athletes from all around the world have gathered on Wednesday…

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