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Riyadh hosts official FIFA Fan Festival to celebrate region’s first World Cup

The first-ever FIFA World Cup in the Middle East is ticking firsts for all countries around the region, and it is as exciting as ever. Firsts for everything! Saudi Arabia…

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Arab icon Myriam Fares joins Maluma to kick start FIFA Fan Festival in Qatar

The time has finally come! The much-awaited FIFA Fan Festival is set to kick off one day before the World Cup opening. Gear up for a month of uninterrupted fun!…

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French captain says won’t wear OneLove armband ‘to respect’ Qatar’s laws

France captain Lloris hints that he will not wear a rainbow armband at World Cup to support the Qatari law. France’s team captain Hugo Lloris hinted during a press conference…

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Ghana reveals its 26-player World Cup squad

Ghana finally released its its 26-player roster, though some notable names are surprisingly missing. Ghana’s full 26-player roster has been announced by manager Otto Addo as the Black Stars prepare…

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International security forces arrive in Qatar ahead of World Cup

The Gulf state has partnered with several countries in an effort to ensure utmost security at the sporting event. Six nations, including NATO, the US, UK, Turkey, France, Pakistan and…

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7 most misleading headlines in the anti-Qatar World Cup misinformation war

Qatar continues to face a mass media misinformation campaign, even with less than two weeks before the World Cup kick-off. More than a decade ago, Qatar was awarded the honour…

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Over 6,000 Holiday Homes rooms licensed ahead of World Cup

More short-term rentals are now up for grabs during the mega football tournament after receiving the mandatory Holiday Homes licenses. More than 6,000 Holiday Homes rooms in Qatar have received…

evictions and spike in rent qatar World Cup

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Working hours, school schedules: All you need to know about World Cup timings

The Gulf nation has released a new set of regulations to prepare for the upcoming tournament, due to kick off in less than two months. Qatar has announced new regulations…

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Qatar committed to delivering ‘zero waste to landfill’ World Cup

The nation is all geared up to deliver one of the most sustainable FIFA events in history, and here’s how it looks to minimise waste. Qatar is working to achieve…

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