Qatar, Morocco to collaborate on World Cup security
The Gulf state held various discussions with its international partners in an effort to secure the World Cup, the first to take place in the Middle East. Qatar and Morocco…
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US armed forces to support Qatar defence during World Cup
The Gulf state has partnered with other countries in an effort to secure the sporting event. Qatar and the US’ defence ministries are set to cooperate on technical arrangements during…
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Qatar receives delivery of UK typhoon fighter jets ahead of World Cup
The Qatari Amiri Air Force received the joint Qatar-UK Typhoon Squadron, 12 Squadron, at Dukhan Airbase on Sunday, as part of an air protection agreement between Qatar and the United…
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US centcom commander ‘confident’ in Qatar’s security capabilities during World Cup
The Gulf state hosts the Al-Udeid Airbase, the largest American military post in the Middle East. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) expressed its confidence in Qatar’s security capabilities during the…
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Turkey seeks to send additional troops, police to Qatar for extra security at World Cup
A date for the vote on the additional Turkish troops has not yet been announced. Turkey plans to send additional number of soldiers and policemen to help boost security during…
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Qatar expects football hooligans to ‘behave’ at World Cup: FM
More than one million fans are expected to flock to the Gulf state for the World Cup between November and December. Qatar expects 2022 FIFA World Cup fans to “behave”…
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Qatar to allow alcohol ‘within stadium perimeter’ prior to kick off at World Cup games
World Cup ticket holders will have access to alcohol as beer will be sold strictly at FIFA Fan Festivals before kick-off and after the final whistle, FIFA said in a…
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Qatar spends more than $162 million on Swiss defence systems to secure World Cup
Various countries have recently announced plans to assist Qatar in securing the World Cup 2022. Swiss arms exports have increased by more than 40% to $524 million in the first half…
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Qatar to receive UK typhoon fighter jets ahead of World Cup
The Gulf state is one of the UK’s most important defence customers. Qatar is set to receive its first Typhoon aircraft from the UK this month as part of wider…
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