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Sheikha Al Mayassa takes on ‘negative’ Qatar press with art and culture

Eighty new public art works are being installed across the country and various exhibitions are set to take place in Doha. Qatar has been the subject of negative press by…

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Qatar has always been a regional sports powerhouse, Qatar 2022 CEO says

Qatar is adding the final touches to seal the ribbon on the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 due to be held in November. FIFA World Cup Qatar CEO Nasser Al…

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Wales manager resigns ahead of Qatar World Cup amid domestic violence charges

Ryan Giggs plead not guilty to attacking Emma Greville, his ex-girlfriend’s younger sister, and causing actual bodily harm to both of them, among other charges. Wales Manager Ryan Giggs confirmed he will…

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Qatar changes World Cup app labelling for Taiwan following complaint

Despite series of attempts to undermine its sovereignty, Taiwan ranked as the world’s eight-most-democratic country in 2021. Qatar’s World Cup organisers have altered the ticketing system that had classified Taiwan…

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Crises-hit Lebanon requests Qatar help to ‘watch World Cup’: reports

No further details were disclosed regarding the Lebanese officials request, which comes as the country grapples with several crises. Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati has requested Qatar’s help to enable…

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Pay more or face eviction: Qatar residents outraged over spike in rent ahead of World Cup

While most residents anticipate the incoming football spirit and exciting matches, others are eyeing the enormous profit that is expected to come with the one-month tournament – and some plan…

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Tickets for ‘winner takes all’ FIFA World Cup 2022 play offs go on sale

A tantalising prize awaits the two winners of the intercontinental play-offs. Tickets for winner-takes-all FIFA World Cup 2022 play-offs go on sale at Qatar’s Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. General admission tickets for…

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Qatar World Cup audience expected to break all records: FIFA chief

The 2018 World Cup in Russia drew a record-breaking 3.5 billion viewers on television. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be watched by 5…

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Critics refusing to accept idea of World Cup in Arab country: Qatar’s amir

Despite the major changes, western media outlets have repeatedly released reports with what Qatari authorities have described as sensationalised headlines. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani took aim…

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