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Belgium’s FM recognises ‘significant progress’ in Qatar labour rights

With Qatar just days away from being the first country in the region to ever host the World Cup, scrutiny has increased. Belgium has recognised “Qatar’s significant progress in labour…

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Qatar won’t tolerate ‘racism, hate speech’, labour minister tells Europe

Officials in Qatar have previously described some of the criticism as a targeted campaign rooted in racism against the first World Cup in the Arab world. Qatar will not tolerate “racism and…

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Belgian FM says will attend World Cup, urges support of Qatar’s efforts to improve conditions

The Belgian diplomat expressed her opposition to boycotting the major tournament in the Gulf state. Belgium’s foreign minister Hadja Lahbib is set to support the Red Devils in Qatar at…

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News

Europe thinks it holds monopoly on World Cup: Qatar 2022 CEO

The media campaign against Qatar’s hosting of the major event has only exacerbated in the lead up to the tournament. The campaign against Qatar and its hosting of the 2022…

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‘Racist colonisers’: Top EU official under fire for labelling world outside of Europe a ‘jungle’

Historically, western officials have used white supremacy to promote marginalisation and racism in other countries, hence justifying military action to bring about “civilisation”. The foreign policy chief of the EU…

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Top EU official prepares for energy talks in Qatar amid crisis

Qatar has benefited from rising oil and gas prices brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic-induced slow down and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Europe’s energy crisis will be high on…

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Travel

Europe’s hidden gem: Croatia’s must-see travel spots

Doha News packed its bags and went on a three-day trip to Croatia with Turkish Airlines to bring you the country’s best spots to visit. Croatia is now one of…

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Saudi Arabia rules western pilgrims must book Hajj through ‘lottery’ system

Saudi officials are advising hopeful pilgrims who bought their Hajj deals and packages through various individual travel companies to request a refund for their deposits and payments Western expats living…

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Qatar’s amir in UK with nuclear deal, energy high on the agenda

Energy security has been a key focus throughout the amir’s tour in Europe, with several countries in the region seeking to replace Russian gas. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad…

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