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Qatar’s economy and World Cup: Key points from Amir Tamim’s Shura Council speech

The speech comes less than a month before kick off for the World Cup. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani touched on domestic and global issues on Tuesday…

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Qatar likely to see spike in ‘malicious campaigns’ during World Cup, former PM says

Growing criticism of Qatar’s hosting of the major tournament has appeared to disregard the country’s major efforts. Qatar will likely see a potential rise in “malicious criticism” during the 2022…

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Public claps back at ‘ludicrous’ UK media report on life in Qatar

With the tournament just two weeks away, scrutiny against Qatar has increased and headlines have drifted from initial reporting on migrant workers’ welfare. Public outrage has erupted in Qatar following…

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Road closures, Covid restrictions: All the changes you need to know from November

From using Ehteraz to work hours, several rules have been introduced ahead of the much-anticipated tournament. Qatar has introduced various rules that go into effect on Tuesday, 19 days ahead…

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British LGBTQ activist claims of arrest during Qatar protest untrue

Doha News personally spoke to Peter Tatchell at the location of the protest, moments after the police walked away, where he continued to stand unharmed and without any officers in…

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Qatar’s amir questions motives behind ‘unprecedented’ World Cup criticism

The Gulf state has continued to face global criticism, mainly from the West, for issues concerning conditions for migrant workers. Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has slammed an…

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Sheikh Tamim renews deputy amir’s post as QatarEnergy chairperson

The latest shuffle came as part of the decision to restructure Board of Directors. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has reappointed Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al Thani…

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Qatar’s first-elected Shura Council one year on

The legislative body adopted key laws since coming to office a year ago, with room for further developments in the country. October 2 marks one year since Qatari voters took…

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‘Are things normal in Israel?’ Qatar’s amir addresses normalisation in first media interview in years

The Qatari leader delved into numerous issues in his interview, from World Cup, Arab Spring, to Islam. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani slammed Israel’s occupation of Palestine…

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