| 单词 | Qatari |
| 例句 | The Taliban announced this month they would open a political office in the Qatari capital, Doha, to support possible peace talks with the United States. Taliban "poised to retake Afghanistan" after NATO pullout 2012-02-01T13:22:02Z But the Koran doesn’t bar the sale of 3½ -inch silk pumps from Hermès, and the Qataris signed on to finance a complex with exclusively luxury stores on all sides of six buildings. D.C. got everything it wanted out of CityCenterDC — except the crowds 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z Domingo is also due to appear in recitals in Moscow and Qatari capital Doha later this month. Domingo makes New York appearance 2010-04-06T09:57:00Z These days debates about Syria focus on western intervention, opposition divisions, the role played by jihadis and the motives of the Saudis and Qataris in arming the rebels. Revolt in Syria by Stephen Starr - review 2012-10-05T21:55:07Z "A billion riyal opera house ... yes it's a good development for the country but it is outsiders who attend, not Qataris." Qatar trims cultural plans as tradition and budget pressures weigh 2016-10-05T04:00:00Z She officially announced her pregnancy in October, saying she and her husband, a Qatari businessman, “thank God for our blessing.” Janet Jackson Gives Birth to Son Eissa at 50 Years Old 2017-01-03T05:00:00Z The fourth show is “Jassim Zaini: Representation and Abstraction,” in which that Qatari artist documents the establishment of Qatar and the rapid social and cultural transformation since the oil boom. Exhibitions in Qatar Celebrate Syria Before the War 2018-10-26T04:00:00Z So, the Olympic Village, the first neighbourhood to be completed, has been sold off to a consortium led by the Qatari royal family. Will the Olympics be a winner for east London? 2012-07-07T17:00:01Z Until the Qataris really grasped the power of the prince's intervention, all sorts of plans were floated to counter his influence. How the 'meddling prince' and his aides turned up heat on developers 2010-06-17T22:33:00Z As chronicled in her 2012 memoir, “The Girl Who Fell to Earth,” Ms. Al-Maria was born in Washington State to an American mother and a Qatari father. ‘Black Friday’ Shares Sophia Al-Maria’s Vision of Gulf Futurism 2016-08-18T04:00:00Z The dispute pits the agent for the royal Qatari family against the New York art dealer Larry Gagosian over ownership of the work that was sold twice by Picasso’s daughter Maya Widmaier-Picasso, 80. Custody Battle Over Picasso Bust Intensifies 2016-03-13T05:00:00Z But then the story of the prince's letter broke and the Qatari position had to change. How the 'meddling prince' and his aides turned up heat on developers 2010-06-17T22:33:00Z Meanwhile, as younger Qataris, many of them educated in the West, began to embrace urban culture, an older generation that grew up in the desert began to die off, taking their memories with them. Architecture Review: Celebrating the Delicate Beauty of the Desert Landscape 2010-03-22T22:46:00Z The overwhelming presence of the Qatari royal family as patrons of the country’s nascent art world makes it hard for curators, even those of Mr Cai’s stature, to operate completely independently. Fountainheads 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z “Making Marvels” alone includes loans from a royal Qatari collection, a cathedral treasury in Dubrovnik, a mining museum in Germany, a watch museum in Switzerland and a Chicago planetarium. Review | The Met is the world’s greatest art museum. Three under-the-radar shows confirm it — again. 2020-01-09T05:00:00Z The project, which raised privacy concerns at the university, was called ”The 3rd I,” and was organized by a new Qatari museum called Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art. ArtsBeat: No More Looking Backward: Professor Has Camera Removed From His Head 2011-02-10T20:28:31Z Find the working Falcon Hospital, which cares for Qatari racing birds. Instead of luxurious, bustling Dubai, try underrated Doha 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z He said the Qatari government never worked with Reneau or heard from the U.S. Lawyer for Afghan girls’ robotics team tells Oklahoma woman to stop taking credit for rescue 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z It owes its life to a motley band that includes a socialist mayor, Qatari royalty and a developer once treated as a bit of a joke. The Shard: A symbol of towering ambition 2011-01-30T00:05:57Z The crisis engulfing Qatar and its Gulf Arab neighbors, who have called Doha a “high level” sponsor of terrorism, meanwhile may have hurt the chances of former Qatari culture minister Hamad bin Abdulaziz al-Kawari. Drained of cash and riven by rivalries, UNESCO seeks leader to revive fortunes 2017-10-06T04:00:00Z Instead, the court on Wednesday ordered Maya Widmaier-Picasso, who is 80 and a Paris resident, to pay 25,000 euros, about $28,000, in court costs to the Qatari family’s representative, Pelham Holdings. Setback for Picasso's Daughter in Battle Over Sculpture 1457-12-20T05:00:00Z In June, Balmain held a private screening for company shareholders — it is owned by Mayhoola for Investments, the Qatari fund backed by the emir — who, Mr. Piombini said, were very supportive. The Truth About Olivier Rousteing 2019-09-24T04:00:00Z The design had cost the Qataris £7.3m but, even at that price, they were not good enough for the Prince of Wales. How Prince Charles triggered an ?81m headache for the emir of Qatar 2010-05-21T19:26:00Z On Thursday, the court heard some strident criticism of the Qatari's approach to the project. How Prince Charles triggered an ?81m headache for the emir of Qatar 2010-05-21T19:26:00Z Roya Mahboob, an Afghan business executive and founder of the Digital Citizen Fund, contacted a Qatari diplomat about the girls on Aug. 13. Lawyer for Afghan girls’ robotics team tells Oklahoma woman to stop taking credit for rescue 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z Add to that foreign intervention — the Qataris arming the Islamists; the Emiratis, Egyptians and Russians arming the more secular-minded groups — and the country flew apart. Why Libya Continues to Burn 2018-05-18T04:00:00Z With the dice looking stacked against the Rogers scheme, Peat went back to Clarence House, and Ward back to the Qatari office, with an agreement that the parties would stay in touch "as events unfold". How the 'meddling prince' and his aides turned up heat on developers 2010-06-17T22:33:00Z In this, the Shard resembles One Hyde Park, another creation of the coalition of Livingstone's politics, Qatari finance and eminent hi-tech architects. The Shard: A symbol of towering ambition 2011-01-30T00:05:57Z But the Qataris denied Candy's case – that their decision to scrap the Rogers scheme was a breach of contract. Prince Charles accused of pressurising Qatari royal family over residential development 2010-05-17T22:34:00Z Photograph: Alamy It was a spat that nobody wanted – neither the Greeks, the Qataris nor, say officials, the two nude statues that sparked the furore. Qatar returns statues to Greece amid nudity dispute 2013-04-28T16:31:30Z In a country where modern art and Western music are still relatively unappreciated and whose economy is under strain, some Qataris complain the ventures are costly and not to local tastes. Qatar trims cultural plans as tradition and budget pressures weigh 2016-10-05T04:00:00Z He is vague about the ransom of millions of dollars and the Qatari diplomats who secured his eventual release. Held Hostage in Syria, a Reporter Tells What It Took to Survive 2021-02-16T05:00:00Z With money to spend, the Qatari royal family is investing heavily in contemporary western art to attract cultural tourists. Qatar becomes world's biggest buyer of contemporary art 2011-07-13T19:08:34Z She is a member of the Qatari royal family. Qatar Cultural Leader Says Heritage Can Be a Bridge to Art’s Future 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z The emails show that the Qatari royal family was concerned as much, if not more, about the Gulf state's reputation as about profit on its development projects. How the 'meddling prince' and his aides turned up heat on developers 2010-06-17T22:33:00Z The crisis engulfing Qatar and its Gulf Arab neighbors, who have called Doha a “high level” sponsor of terrorism, meanwhile may have hurt the chances of former Qatari culture minister Hamad bin Abdulaziz al-Kawari. Drained of cash and riven by rivalries, UNESCO seeks leader to revive fortunes 2017-10-06T04:00:00Z In fact, sometimes it borders on mocking Qatari influence on soccer. In Soccer, Power’s Always in Play 2019-04-17T04:00:00Z Finished in 1644, it has been home to a number of wealthy Parisians, from the Rothschilds to the current owner: a Qatari prince who reportedly paid around $100 million three years ago to acquire it. Cultured Traveler: The Paris That Awoke to Atget?s Lens 2010-10-01T14:14:00Z And in subsequent media appearances, Reneau has said she is still working to get more vulnerable women out, while also noting the work of the Qatari government and others. Lawyer for Afghan girls’ robotics team tells Oklahoma woman to stop taking credit for rescue 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z Luxury apartments, a luxury hotel, a spa, and offices, all swept up into a mute, impenetrable glass skin, owned by Qatari Diar, owners also of the publicly funded Olympic village. High stakes 2013-02-12T07:00:01Z Even though the letter remained secret, the Qataris saw the impact in geopolitical terms. How the 'meddling prince' and his aides turned up heat on developers 2010-06-17T22:33:00Z Even camels were not spared the politics: 12,000 Qatari animals were forcibly repatriated. Why Soft Power Is in Style in Qatar 2019-04-04T04:00:00Z In October 2017 the Qatari government vowed to reform its labor policy, including the “exit permit” requirements that are part of the kafala system, in which employees are tied to a single employer. What’s New in Doha? Basically Everything 2019-04-09T04:00:00Z Qatar coordinated the evacuation directly with representatives of the Digital Citizen Fund, the robotics team’s parent organization, said Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Ibrahim AlHashmi. Lawyer for Afghan girls’ robotics team tells Oklahoma woman to stop taking credit for rescue 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z Visiting the Qatari capital for the opening of the show, Tzavaras seized the opportunity to describe the exhibition as "opening a bridge of friendship" between the countries. Qatar returns statues to Greece amid nudity dispute 2013-04-28T16:31:30Z He said the Qataris had been forced to draw up a strategy to "comfort" the prince and keep his concerns secret to avoid them wrecking the application. How Prince Charles triggered an ?81m headache for the emir of Qatar 2010-05-21T19:26:00Z The Qataris had tried to assuage the prince's fears with a secret undertaking to revisit the designs after planning permission had been secured. Prince Charles accused of pressurising Qatari royal family over residential development 2010-05-17T22:34:00Z But he finally accepted the gold medal in 2019, in the vaulted, cathedral-like spaces of the vast Orangerie at Versailles, in the presence of Qatari royalty and le tout Paris of architecture. Arata Isozaki, Prolific Japanese Architect, Dies at 91 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z Never mind that he personally wrote to the Qatari prime minister, and discussed the matter with the emir at Clarence House. How the 'meddling prince' and his aides turned up heat on developers 2010-06-17T22:33:00Z But Charles' letter to the Qatari prime minister on 1 March 2009 contains no reference to any local opposition to the scheme or anyone asking him to write on their behalf. Prince Charles: I defend ordinary people against property developers 2010-06-29T17:34:00Z Let's hope Spencer's owner is a Qatari prince. TV review: The Pet Detectives 2011-08-22T20:10:00Z Candy worked with Qatari Diar on the project and is demanding it pays £81m for breach of contract after it withdrew the contentious planning application. How Prince Charles triggered an ?81m headache for the emir of Qatar 2010-05-21T19:26:00Z In a legal action filed late on Friday night in federal court in Manhattan, the Qatari family’s agent, Pelham Holdings, outlined the chronology of the second, $106 million sale in May 2015 to Mr. Gagosian. Custody Battle Over Picasso Bust Intensifies 2016-03-13T05:00:00Z That said, spending unfathomable amounts of money beyond its own borders is a strategy the Qataris first embraced almost two decades ago. Why Soft Power Is in Style in Qatar 2019-04-04T04:00:00Z Doha feared "serious consequences" after Prince Charles objected to Rogers' designs and urged the Qatari prime minister to "reconsider the plans", the court heard. How Prince Charles triggered an ?81m headache for the emir of Qatar 2010-05-21T19:26:00Z "I have been told many times that Qatari Diar was not just a profit making operation and that many projects were politically driven …," Candy told the court. How Prince Charles triggered an ?81m headache for the emir of Qatar 2010-05-21T19:26:00Z To do otherwise "would threaten embarrassment of the type that Qatari Diar had always been keen to avoid," he continued. How the 'meddling prince' and his aides turned up heat on developers 2010-06-17T22:33:00Z Al Gore launched Current TV in 2005 in a bid to bring progressive news to cable TV, but after eight fledgling years, Gore sold the outlet to Qatari news giant Al Jazeera. Little reality in Trump TV: Experts say the GOP front-runner’s reported desire to start a network is a pipedream 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z Last month, the Valentino brand was bought by Mayhoola, an investment group thought to be backed by the Qatari royal family. Somerset House to show Valentino collection that took 50 years to make 2012-08-02T15:06:27Z So far 75% of the cost of building the Olympic village has been recouped in deals, not just with the Qataris but with housing associations too. Will the Olympics be a winner for east London? 2012-07-07T17:00:01Z The emails The internal emails from within the Qatari Diar development team referring to Prince Charles have emerged very late in the case that pits former partners on the Chelsea Barracks project against each other. How the 'meddling prince' and his aides turned up heat on developers 2010-06-17T22:33:00Z “We did this in the height of the economic crisis,” Stephen Pettit, chairman of Qatari Diar Americas, boasted at a recent real estate conference. D.C. got everything it wanted out of CityCenterDC — except the crowds 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z On its outskirts, huge apartment blocks were going up, financed by Qatari investment firms. Lost in Tangier 2010-09-11T09:00:00Z Don’t forget that the Qataris had made the trade on the condition that there was no mention of it in the press until it was done. Serial recap – season two, episode 10: Thorny Politics 2016-03-18T04:00:00Z Qatar is home to 2.6 million people, but only around 12 percent are Qatari citizens. What’s New in Doha? Basically Everything 2019-04-09T04:00:00Z Even before Charles waded into the planning process last spring, there had been a debate in the Qatari camp about whether to approach him so he could not surprise them with objections. How the 'meddling prince' and his aides turned up heat on developers 2010-06-17T22:33:00Z The leaseholder in this instance is the Qatar Investment Authority, a sovereign wealth fund that Alexander calls “an arm of the Qatari government.” ‘White House, Inc.’ Argues That the President Is Still Open for Business 2020-09-22T04:00:00Z The Qataris required the project to adhere to sharia law, a potential public relations nightmare given that Washington was waging wars in two Islamic countries. D.C. got everything it wanted out of CityCenterDC — except the crowds 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z It was saved by the Qataris who, as part of a strategy of acquiring glamorous London developments, bought an 80% stake in 2008. The Shard: A symbol of towering ambition 2011-01-30T00:05:57Z When the Qatari funding dried up, however, the club found itself in a precarious financial situation, forced to sell star players to stay afloat. Málaga, Spain’s Self-Appointed New Arts Hub 2015-03-24T04:00:00Z However, the Qatari government said not all the deaths recorded were of people working on World Cup-related projects, and that many could have died from old age or other natural causes. 'Workers' rights inaction taints World Cup legacy' 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Hamas political office in Doha declined comment. Exclusive: Qatar seeking Israel-Hamas deal to free 50 hostages and 3-day truce, sources say 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z The spokesman said the Qatari mediators last week sought the release of some of the women and children hostages in return for Israel freeing 200 Palestinian children and 75 women it detains. Israeli tanks outside Gaza hospital, Biden hopes for 'less intrusive' action 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z While U.S. officials have not met with Hamas directly, Qatari officials have been negotiating with them on the proposed hostage release. Israel considering deal for Hamas to free some or all hostages, officials say 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z The Qatari emir's visit comes a day after Qatar's prime minister met the chiefs of the U.S. Qatar's emir holds talks in Egypt on ending Gaza violence 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z The trio travelled from Israel to the UK to raise awareness about the issue, conducting media interviews and meeting with the Qatari ambassador to the UK. Hamas hostages: Israeli mothers recall their children being kidnapped by Hamas 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Hamas' armed wing, the Qassam Brigades, said on Monday that it had told Qatari negotiators it was willing to release up to 70 women and children in return for a five-day truce. Exclusive: Qatar seeking Israel-Hamas deal to free 50 hostages and 3-day truce, sources say 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z "Also there is an effort to get this pause to deal with the release of prisoners and that's being negotiated, as well, with the Qataris ... being engaged," he added. Israeli tanks outside Gaza hospital, Biden hopes for 'less intrusive' action 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Two of the videos of the Qatari hospital showed an opening to Hamas tunnels and Hamas gunmen firing at Israeli soldiers from within the hospital, Hagari said. Israel says it exposed Hamas network beneath and next to Gaza's hospitals 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z Evacuations of injured Gazans and foreign passport holders through the Rafah crossing to Egypt have been suspended since Saturday, but Egyptian, U.S. and Qatari officials said there were efforts to resume them. Turkey's main opposition elects Ozel as new leader in local elections run-up 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z Evacuations of injured Gazans and foreign passport holders through the Rafah crossing to Egypt have been suspended since Saturday, but Egyptian, U.S. and Qatari officials said there were efforts to resume them. More than 300 Americans got out of Gaza, more remain, White House says 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z Blinken met the Saudi, Qatari, Emirati, Egyptian and Jordanian foreign ministers in Amman four weeks after Hamas fighters burst over the border into Israel, killing 1,400 people and taking more than 240 people hostage. Arab leaders press Blinken for Gaza ceasefire hours after school air strike report 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Blinken is also due to meet the Saudi, Qatari, Emirati and Egyptian foreign ministers on Saturday, as well as Palestinian representatives in Amman, the Jordanian foreign ministry said. Palestinians say Israeli strike hits U.N.-run school; Blinken to meet Arab leaders 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z On Saturday Blinken is also due to meet the Saudi, Qatari, Emirati and Egyptian foreign ministers, as well as Palestinian representatives in Amman, the Jordanian foreign ministry said. Palestinians report Israeli strike on school ahead of diplomatic talks 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Blinken on Saturday will meet with the Saudi, Qatari, Emirati and Egyptian foreign ministers as well as Palestinian representatives in Amman, the Jordanian foreign ministry said. US, Arab leaders to meet over Gaza as Palestinian deaths mount 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Jordan said on Friday the kingdom will host on Saturday a meeting between Blinken with his Saudi, Qatari, Emirati and Egyptian counterparts along with the participation of the Palestinians. Israel strikes Gaza ambulance; Netanyahu rejects halt without hostage release 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Within hours, Infantino, in an embarrassing self-immolation, reneged on months of negotiations and promises and gave the Qataris everything they wanted. World Cup hosting battle between Stan Kroenke and FIFA goes way beyond field size 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z Qatari officials have yet to comment on recent claims by top Biden administration officials that the gas-rich Gulf state will “reconsider” its tolerant relations with Hamas after the current crisis dies down. What does Hamas actually want? 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z Qatari envoys have previously helped mediate truces between the Islamist group and Israel. Qatar-led negotiations between Israel and Hamas continue, source says 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z Qatari authorities have not publicly stated what the eight Indian nationals were charged with. India ‘deeply shocked’ by death sentence for 8 of its citizens in Qatar 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z There was no immediate response from Qatari officials to the news on Friday. Qatar open to reconsidering Hamas presence in Qatar, US official says 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z On Thursday, the Indian government said it was "deeply shocked" and will take up the verdict with Qatari authorities. Qatar sentences Indian ex-naval officers to death 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Much of that money, including the Qatari portion, is funneled through the United Nations and is ostensibly for humanitarian purposes and basic services for the people of Gaza. What does Hamas actually want? 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z A Qatari negotiator told Sky News that a pause in fighting could help get more hostages released in coming days. Israeli troops raid Gaza as Arab ministers condemn bombardment 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z The case has been shrouded in mystery since the detention of the eight by Qatari authorities was first reported in August 2022. India ‘deeply shocked’ by death sentence for 8 of its citizens in Qatar 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z The Qatari mediators are not new to this, I am told. The Gulf state at centre of delicate hostage talks 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z “We attach high importance to this case and have been following it closely. We will continue to extend all consular and legal assistance. We will also take up the verdict with Qatari authorities.” India ‘exploring all legal options’ after Qatari court sentences 8 Indians to death for spying 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z New Delhi said in a statement that it attaches "high importance to this case" and will "take up the verdict with Qatari authorities". Qatar court hands down death penalty verdict for eight Indians - India govt 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammed Al Khulaifi said: "It's a very, very difficult negotiation ... With the bombing continuing every day, our task becomes more difficult. But despite that we remain hopeful." Israeli troops raid Gaza as Arab ministers condemn bombardment 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Netanyahu’s game plan of dividing the Palestinians — diminishing the stature of the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank and allowing Hamas to govern Gaza with the help of Qatari money — has been undone. Essay: Israel-Hamas war: Shocking -- not surprising -- in a land of grief, hate and broken promises 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Many of the Qatari officials have been to Gaza and are well known to senior Hamas figures. The Gulf state at centre of delicate hostage talks 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Qatari authorities provided New Delhi consular access to the eight Indian nationals during their trial. India ‘exploring all legal options’ after Qatari court sentences 8 Indians to death for spying 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Neither the Indian government nor the Qatari authorities have made the charges against the men, who are all former Indian navy officials, public. Qatar court hands down death penalty verdict for eight Indians - India govt 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z The Qataris believe more could follow but some people are suggesting this could be a delaying tactic by Hamas to deter Israel from making its expected military incursion into Gaza. BBC correspondents answer your questions on the conflict between Israel and Hamas 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z One U.S. official said the administration, mindful of Doha’s role as an intermediary with Hamas, was keeping Qatari officials informed of its advice to Israel so that they are fully up-to-speed as hostage negotiations continue. US advises Israel hold off on Gaza invasion, keeps Hamas mediator Qatar in loop -sources 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Amid the glittering, plate glass and steel skyscrapers of modern Doha, Hamas officials have been sitting down with Qatari diplomats from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to work through the complex issue of hostage releases. The Gulf state at centre of delicate hostage talks 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z According to Indian media reports, the eight men are retired Indian navy officers who worked for the consulting company Al Dahra, advising the Qatari government on the acquisition of submarines. India ‘exploring all legal options’ after Qatari court sentences 8 Indians to death for spying 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Mediation efforts are continuing, a Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson has said. Hostage families face appalling dilemma as Gaza invasion looms 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Hamas said it released the mother and daughter for humanitarian reasons in an agreement with the Qatari government. Live updates | Israel says it’s stepping up attacks on the Gaza Strip 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z Blinken also thanked the Qataris for their work in securing the hostages’ release. Live updates | Aid starts moving into the Gaza Strip after 2 weeks of war 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z But there are back-channel communications and at key moments during the hostage discussions Qatari officials have been able to speak to their Israeli interlocutors on the phone. The Gulf state at centre of delicate hostage talks 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Hamas said it acted in part "for humanitarian reasons" in response to Qatari mediation. First emergency aid trucks enter Gaza after overnight Israeli air strikes 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z Abu Ubaida, a spokesperson for Hamas' armed wing, said the hostages were released in part "for humanitarian reasons" in response to Qatari mediation efforts. Israeli air strikes hammer Gaza anew after Hamas releases two US hostages 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z The US and UK have each said they are working with Qatari officials to help secure the release of their own citizens. Judith and Natalie Raanan: Hamas frees two US hostages 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Hamas said the Qatari government was instrumental in securing their release. Live updates | Aid starts moving into the Gaza Strip after 2 weeks of war 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z Qatari officials, though, say releasing hostages buys Hamas time. The Gulf state at centre of delicate hostage talks 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Hamas said the two women, who Israel's Kan public broadcaster reported were dual Israeli-American nationals, were freed "for humanitarian reasons" in response to Qatari mediation. Released by Hamas, American mother, daughter reunited with family in Israel 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z Hamas said Friday it released them for humanitarian reasons in an agreement with the Qatari government. The father of American teenage hostage freed by Hamas says she is ‘doing very good’ 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Mr Biden thanked the Qatari government for its mediation efforts in the release of the two women on Friday. Judith and Natalie Raanan: Hamas frees two US hostages 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z The Palestinian militant group said in a statement that in an agreement with the Qatari government, it was freeing a mother and daughter for humanitarian reasons. Hamas says it is releasing two U.S. hostages held in Gaza since Oct. 7 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Hamas' armed wing released two U.S. hostages from Gaza - a mother and her daughter - "for humanitarian reasons" in response to Qatari mediation efforts in the war with Israel, its spokesman Abu Ubaida said on Friday. Oil drops after Hamas releases US hostages 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z A Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson said the release of the hostages took place "after many days of continuous communication" and dialogue on the release of hostages would continue. Hamas frees U.S. hostages Judith and Natalie Raanan held in Gaza 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Doha on his Middle East tour and told the Qatari prime minister that Washington was working to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza. China's Mideast envoy urges guarantees for Palestinians 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Last week, Reuters reported Qatari mediators were in talks with both Hamas and Israeli officials to negotiate the release of the women and children that the Palestinian militant group took hostage during its assault. LOVERRO: Wizards, new business partner Qatar hold different views on Israel 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z The most shocking event of the week — and perhaps the decade — came at the Qatar Masters Open now being played in the Qatari capital of Doha. Caruana romps, Yip survives in U.S. chess title tournaments 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z “It’s still sitting in a Qatari bank. All of it. Every dime of it,” White House National Security Council Coordinator John Kirby told reporters last week, declining to elaborate. Biden fails to satisfy critics of $6 billion Iran deal, pressure mounts to permanently freeze funds 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z A two-year-old boy was handed over to Qatari diplomats in Moscow on Monday, and a nine-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl are due to be handed over this week, the official said. Qatar helping four Ukrainian children go home from Russia to Ukraine 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Along with British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, the Qatari banker was one of only two bidders to publicly declare their intention to buy out United owners, the Glazer family. Man United sale: Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim is withdrawing his bid – AP sources 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z The two great unknowns now are whether an alternative Qatari bid for another Premier League club becomes a reality - and also what makes the Glazers feel United is worth more than has been offered. Qatar's Sheikh Jassim withdraws from bid to buy Man Utd 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday the U.S. has been trying to negotiate with the Israelis, Egyptians and Qataris on opening the Rafah border crossing to allow foreigners to leave Gaza. Live: Live updates | Day 8 of the latest Israel-Hamas war 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z Qatari funded broadcaster Al Jazeera said two of its journalists were also wounded in the incident and had been clearly distinguishable as press. Reuters journalist killed in Lebanon in missile fire from direction of Israel 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z Russia's Commissioner for Children's Rights, Maria Lvova-Belova, shared a short initial list of Ukrainian children to be returned with a team of Qatari diplomats who verified each child's identity, the official said. Qatar helping four Ukrainian children go home from Russia to Ukraine 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said Friday at a news conference in the Qatari capital of Doha. As Israel prepares Gaza invasion that could kill thousands, U.S. resists publicly calling for restraint 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z “Qatari aid to the Gaza Strip is fully coordinated with Israel, the UN and the U.S.,” the Qatari government official said. Analysis-Hamas' cash-to-crypto global finance maze in Israel's sights 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z “What I can tell you is every single dime of that money is sitting in the Qatari bank. Not one dime of it has been spent.” Iran has not accessed $6 billion from prisoner swap, White House says 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z "Every single dime of that money is still sitting in the Qatari bank," Kirby told reporters, adding: "The regime was never going to see a dime of that money." US says Iran cannot access its $6 bln in Qatar any time soon 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z It was not clear how many additional children Russia would authorise to return to Ukraine via the Qatari mechanism, the Qatari official said. Qatar helping four Ukrainian children go home from Russia to Ukraine 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Reports of Egyptian, Turkish and Qatari mediation efforts don’t appear to be going anywhere. Gaza is tiny and watched closely by Israel. But rescuing hostages there would be a daunting task 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Qatari mediators held urgent calls to try to negotiate freedom for Israeli women and children seized by Hamas in exchange for the release of 36 Palestinian women and children from Israeli prisons. Hamas threatens to kill captives if Israel strikes civilians 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z The source said Fidan discussed the conflict with his Saudi, Qatari, Iranian, Palestinian and Egyptian counterparts, but did not provide any further details. Turkey says it's ready to help de-escalate Israeli-Palestinian conflict 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z Iranian, Qatari and U.S. spokespeople did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Exclusive: Qatar held separate talks with US, Iran touching on nuclear, drones 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Qatari diplomats will accompany the children over the border with Estonia, Latvia or Belarus or to Qatar by chartered jet before returning them to Ukraine, the Qatari official said. Qatar helping four Ukrainian children go home from Russia to Ukraine 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Tensions have risen as a result of delays on Qatari aid which Israel allows into Gaza. Six Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank and Gaza 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z President Joe Biden said in a statement shortly before the U.S. detainees descended the stairs of a Qatari jet in Doha to be embraced by U.S. diplomats. US-bound plane leaves Doha with five Americans freed by Iran 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z President Joe Biden said in a statement shortly before the U.S. detainees descended the stairs of a Qatari jet to be embraced by U.S. diplomats. US, Iran swap prisoners in deal involving $6 billion transfer 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z The former prisoners flew in a Qatari government airplane to Doha before continuing to Washington. 5 Americans freed in Iran prisoner swap after years of captivity 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z "Both Ukrainian and Russian officials have been cooperative," the Qatari official said, adding that Ukraine approached Doha to mediate with Russia over the children. Qatar helping four Ukrainian children go home from Russia to Ukraine 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z The Qatari plane was on standby after the U.S. and Iran were told, according to a source briefed on the matter, that the funds had been transferred to accounts in Qatar. U.S. detainees to fly out of Iran in swap deal after $6 billion unfrozen 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z The cash-rich Qatari investors, who took over in 2011, hope their new strategy will finally help them replicate the club’s domestic dominance on Europe’s biggest stage. New-look PSG starts its Champions League campaign against Dortmund. Its recruits have yet to gel 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z "A Qatari aircraft is on standby in Iran waiting to fly five soon-to-be released U.S. citizens and two relatives to Doha on Monday morning." U.S. and Iran to swap detainees after $6 billion unfrozen 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z Several senior Biden administration officials were on hand to greet them in the Qatari capital. 5 Americans freed in Iran prisoner swap after years of captivity 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z A Qatari aircraft was on standby in Iran on Monday morning to fly five U.S. prisoners and two family members to Doha, the source said. Qatar confirms $6 bln in unfrozen Iranian funds transferred to Doha triggering U.S.-Iran prisoner swap - source 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z "U.S. detainees are being transported to the Qatari jet," the source said. U.S. detainees to fly out of Iran in swap deal after $6 billion unfrozen 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z Doha hosted at least eight rounds of talks involving Iranian and U.S. negotiators who sat in separate hotels and spoke via Qatari mediators, sources previously told Reuters. South Korea working to unfreeze Tehran's funds in US-Iran detainee deal 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z The trio lobbied U.S. officials after returning from their Doha meeting with Qatari officials, the FBI said. Former top US diplomat sentenced in Qatar lobbying scheme 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Qatar also is sending a search and rescue team, according to the state-run Qatari News Agency, along with specialized vehicles, equipment and urgent humanitarian aid to “ alleviate the suffering of those affected by the earthquake.” Foreign aid teams join intensifying search for quake survivors in Morocco 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z Qatari Minister of State at the Foreign Ministry Mohammed Al-Khulaifi was the go-between mediator. Iran, US on verge of prisoner swap under Qatar-mediated deal 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z Qatar Airways and the Qatari government did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Australian minister says invasive examinations were part of reason Qatar Airways was refused flights 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Major stock markets in the Gulf were mixed in early trade on Wednesday ahead of an annual meeting of central bankers, with the Qatari index falling for a third session. Politics, Fed seen swaying Japan's yen intervention thinking 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Major stock markets in the Gulf were mixed in early trade on Wednesday ahead of an annual meeting of central bankers, with the Qatari index falling for a third session. Euro falls on gloomy PMI data, dollar hits 2-month high 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z In January, Indonesia sealed another deal worth $805 million to buy a dozen advanced Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets that were used by the Qatari air force. Indonesia buys 12 drones worth $300 million from Turkey 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z The partnership could lead to the Qatari investment firm, Mayhoola, becoming a shareholder in Kering, as well as other potential “joint opportunities,” the statement said. French luxury group Kering to buy 30% stake in Valentino for 1.7 billion euros cash 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z In addition to the Qatari and Ineos bids, a number of investment companies have offered funding in exchange for a minority stake. Man Utd fan protest group fears takeover delays 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z "Afghanistan's priority during talks are ending sanctions and blacklists, unfreezing Afghanistan's bank reserves and stopping violation of Afghanistan's airspace," the ministry said, adding they would also meet Qatari officials. US officials to meet Taliban in Doha to discuss economy, rights 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Qatar Airways made it through the pandemic’s hardest months with a $3 billion lifeline from the Qatari government. Qatar Airways reports $1.2B in profits after ferrying passengers to last year’s soccer World Cup 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Qatari and U.S. aid is propping up the army. Analysis: Lebanon awaits foreign push out of political impasse 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z The two countries issued statements saying the Qatari Embassy in Abu Dhabi and a Qatari Consulate in Dubai, as well as an Emirati Embassy in Qatar’s capital, Doha, had resumed operations. The UAE and Qatar reopen embassies as Gulf Arab relations improve after a yearslong rift 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z That money, too, would be restricted for humanitarian use, and held in a Qatari bank, according to an Iranian official and several other people familiar with the negotiations. Hoping to Avert Nuclear Crisis, U.S. Seeks Informal Agreement With Iran 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z Al-Khelaifi added that he would welcome further Qatari ownership of European teams. PSG president Al-Khelaifi distances himself from Man United bid 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z Anthony Hudson has agreed a two-year deal to guide Al Markhiya in the Qatari soccer league a week after quitting as interim head coach of the U.S. men’s national team. Hudson takes over at Qatari club a week after quitting American job 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Marseille, the only French team to win the Champions League back in 1993, has fallen well behind Paris Saint-Germain since its bitter rival was taken over by Qatari investors in 2011. Marseille coach Igor Tudor leaving after one season 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Syria's state news agency had reported that the Emir and Assad shook hands and spoke briefly on the sidelines before the summit began - but there was no statement on Qatari media. Syria's Assad shakes hands, kisses cheeks with onetime foes at Arab League summit 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z Qatari mediation helped secure the release of numerous hostages held in Syria by the Nusra Front, which was for years al Qaeda's official affiliate in the conflict. Factbox: Then and now: How Arab states changed course on Syria 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z “If within the regulation, why not? Everyone, not only Qatari, everyone,” he said. PSG president Al-Khelaifi distances himself from Man United bid 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z Grant said the Qatari interest in the Rugby League World Cup comprises two approaches combining state and public funding. Qatar expresses interest in hosting Rugby League World Cup, organizers say 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z Major stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Monday, with the Qatari bourse leading the losses following a slew of disappointing corporate earnings. German industrial output slumps, recession fears rise 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z The food carried into Sudan by the Qatari military aircraft included bags of rice, dates, oil, lentils and tomato sauce. Qatar flies aid into Sudan, airlifts evacuees amid fighting 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Qatari authorities have previously described criticism of their country as unfair and misinformed, pointing to labour law reforms enacted since 2018 and accusing some critics of racism and double standards. Jailed, deported and blacklisted: Qatar's outspoken World Cup guards 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z PSG still leads second-place Marseille by five points in the French league and is on course for a ninth title in the era of Qatari ownership. PSG to shift focus following likely exit of Lionel Messi 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z Mr. Kushner was paid “billions of dollars” by Saudi, Qatari and Emirati governments shortly after Mr. Trump left office, the lawmaker said. House investigator: Hunter Biden’s legal team is intimidating witnesses 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z A journalist from the Al Jazeera network has been freed in Egypt, four years after he was arrested, the Qatari media organisation says. Egypt frees Al Jazeera journalist Hisham Abdel Aziz after four years 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z A Qatari businessman and a British billionaire have submitted final takeover bids for the English soccer club Manchester United, though its owners may still choose not to sell. JPMorgan Chase Returns to a Familiar Role: Bank Rescuer 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z Sudan's army accused the RSF of attacking and looting a Qatari embassy convoy heading to Port Sudan. Factbox: Latest status on foreign states' Sudan evacuation efforts 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z A Sudanese army statement said Gen Burhan had received calls from the Turkish, South Sudanese and Ethiopian leaders, as well as Mr Blinken and the Saudi and Qatari foreign ministers. Sudan fighting: Outside pressure mounts to end violence 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z The other Gulf official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that late last month Qatari and Emirati officials agreed to restore diplomatic ties and that Abu Dhabi has informed Doha who its envoy would be. Qatar and UAE in process of restoring diplomatic ties, official says 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z If Sheikh Jassim in particular does not complete a deal, could another Qatari attempt to buy into a different Premier League club be successful? Seconds out, round three - what is happening with Man Utd sale? 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z Egypt, the UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia severed relations with Qatar in 2017 over accusations of Qatari support for terrorism - a broad allusion to Islamist movements, a charge Doha denied. Factbox: In Middle East, once improbable ententes set new tone 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Mr. Kushner’s Qatari connections were on public display in December, when he was spotted, alongside the Tesla founder Elon Musk, in a V.I.P. suite at the World Cup final match in Doha. Kushner’s Firm Was Backed by Investments From the Emirates and Qatar 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim is among the bidders for Manchester United and the prospect of Qatari investment in a Premier League club has raised concerns among human rights and LGBTQ+ groups. Human rights abusers banned as PL tightens rules 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z In the Qatari capital of Doha this week, workers were laying new sidewalks outside the consular section of the UAE embassy and palm trees appeared to have been recently planted in the garden. Qatar and UAE in process of restoring diplomatic ties, official says 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z He had arrived at the official Qatari residence in Kigali late Friday evening and stayed there for two days before departing. Paul Rusesabagina, ‘Hotel Rwanda’ Dissident, Departs Rwanda for Qatar 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z Mr. Rusesabagina arrived at the residence of Qatar’s ambassador to Rwanda, the officials said, and will travel in the next couple of days to the Qatari capital, Doha. ‘Hotel Rwanda’ Hero Released From Prison After Two and a Half Years 2023-03-25T04:00:00Z A Qatari entity invested a similar sum, according to two people with knowledge of that deal. Kushner’s Firm Was Backed by Investments From the Emirates and Qatar 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Would, for instance, a future bid involving Saudi or Qatari sovereign wealth funds be blocked by this rule change? Human rights abusers banned as PL tightens rules 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Sheikh Jassim, the son of a former Qatari prime minister, sent a delegation to Manchester last week to meet with United executives. Manchester United sale: Deadline extended for 2nd bids 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z He’s competing against Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani, a Qatari businessman, and others, in a process that could set a record price for a pro sports team — or fail to end in a sale. Markets Struggle to Decide Where Banking Rules Go From Here 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z Announcing its initial bid Sheikh Jassim's Qatari consortium said the offer "plans to return the club to its former glories". Ratcliffe & Sheikh Jassim to submit new Man Utd bids 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z A spokesman for the Qatari embassy in Washington declined to comment. Kushner’s Firm Was Backed by Investments From the Emirates and Qatar 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z The Qataris have also tried to emphasise that their bid will be debt-free and is by an individual, separate from the government. Wednesday 'deadline' set for revised Man Utd bids 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Sheikh Jassim is chairman of Qatar Islamic Bank and the son of a former Qatari prime minister. Man United bidders set to make latest takeover offers 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z The chairman of Qatar Islamic Bank and son of a former Qatari prime minister is aiming to take 100% ownership of United and has plans to invest in the stadium and training ground. Jim Ratcliffe jets in for Manchester United buyout talks 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Finally, on the eve of the World Cup, officials with the Qatari labor ministry asked the U.N. agency to refrain from any commentary that could overshadow the tournament. In World Cup Run-Up, Qatar Pressed U.N. Agency Not to Investigate Abuses 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z The investment from the U.A.E. came through a sovereign wealth fund, but the identity of the Qatari investor is unclear. Kushner’s Firm Was Backed by Investments From the Emirates and Qatar 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Galtier is the sixth appointment of the Qatari regime and, like the other five, has failed to deliver the Champions League. 'It looks a failure' - time to rip up PSG project? 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z Both countries deny being involved but the EU parliament has suspended work on all Qatar-related files, including on an agreement to ease visa restrictions for some Qatari nationals, until an investigation is completed. EU watchdog seeks clarity about Qatar travel freebies 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z The dispute flared hours before the tournament’s opening ceremony and into the next day with FIFA, under pressure from Qatari organizers, threatening disciplinary measures on the field. FIFA rules panel stresses need for more added time in games 2023-03-04T05:00:00Z The agency said it won important concessions and did nothing differently in response to Qatari lobbying. In World Cup Run-Up, Qatar Pressed U.N. Agency Not to Investigate Abuses 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z The Times previously reported that Qatari officials feared they would face unfavorable treatment if they turned down Mr. Kushner’s invitation to invest and Mr. Trump returned to power. Kushner’s Firm Was Backed by Investments From the Emirates and Qatar 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Qatari government officials dismissed similar calls as a publicity stunt. Proposal urges FIFA to compensate World Cup labor in Qatar 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z At an inquest last year, the coroner criticised the Qatari authorities for the lack of information provided. Raffy Tsakanika,: Family calls for Qatari crash evidence release 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Proposals by a Qatari sheikh and the British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe are unlikely to convince the soccer club’s majority owners, the Glazer family, to sell, according to The Financial Times. How the Lab Leak Theory Could Strain U.S.-China Relations 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z The Qatari contribution funded the organization’s office in Doha and provided millions for its general administrative costs. In World Cup Run-Up, Qatar Pressed U.N. Agency Not to Investigate Abuses 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z The prospect of Qatari investment in a Premier League club - and two major European teams being owned by the Gulf country - has raised concerns among human rights and LGBTQ+ groups. Man Utd bids raise more 'questions' - fans' group 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z Ineos also appeared to cast itself as an alternative to foreign ownership, with the Qatari bid coming in the wake of a Saudi takeover of Newcastle last year. Ratcliffe’s Ineos confirms bid to buy Manchester United 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z Qatari national Mubarak Al Hajri, was sentenced in Qatar to two months in prison over the crash and ordered to pay compensation to Ms Tsakanika's family. Raffy Tsakanika,: Family calls for Qatari crash evidence release 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z In a statement, the Qatari consortium said: "The bid plans to return the club to its former glories." Sheikh Jassim confirms Qatari bid for Man Utd 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z The internal report obtained by The Times shows that the Qatari government paid for Mr. Visentini to fly there in October. In World Cup Run-Up, Qatar Pressed U.N. Agency Not to Investigate Abuses 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z However, because of Uefa rules that prevent prevent multi-club ownership, any Qatari bid to buy United in its entirety would have to come through private individuals or a different organisation. Man Utd bids raise more 'questions' - fans' group 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z And both already own teams — the Qataris run French club Paris Saint-Germain while the Saudis are in charge of English team Newcastle. Bidders to buy soccer club Manchester United face deadline 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z They received a written response from Foreign Office minister Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon who said the British Embassy in Doha had requested documentation from Qatari authorities. Raffy Tsakanika,: Family calls for Qatari crash evidence release 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z The prospect of Qatari investment in a Premier League club - and two major European teams being owned by the Gulf country - has raised concerns for some. Will Qatari bid materialise before Man Utd deadline? 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Current and former labor officials recalled Qatari officials crowding the agency’s negotiating rooms in Geneva, urging them not to investigate. In World Cup Run-Up, Qatar Pressed U.N. Agency Not to Investigate Abuses 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z More than a decade of hiring and firing and splashing the cash has so far failed to deliver a coveted Champions League trophy for PSG’s Qatari owners. Qatar’s emir watches as PSG stumbles in Champions League 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Qatari investors are reportedly preparing a buyout offer for the soccer club. Fidelity, Norfolk Southern fall; Teradata, Henry Schein rise 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z He said that, if the family wanted it, British officials in Doha could seek written confirmation from Qatari authorities that Al Hajri had served his prison sentence. Raffy Tsakanika,: Family calls for Qatari crash evidence release 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Paris St-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaifi is set to be a key figure in any Qatari ownership bid, even if he could have no direct involvement in the club. Will Qatari bid materialise before Man Utd deadline? 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Qatari diplomats rallied employers and countries with Qatari business interests to oppose an investigation, according to Luc Cortebeeck, a Belgian unionist who led the agency’s workers’ group. In World Cup Run-Up, Qatar Pressed U.N. Agency Not to Investigate Abuses 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z A Qatari investment group will reportedly make a bid this week to buy the Premier League club, Manchester United. Investors Await a Momentous Inflation Report 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, Qatari investors are preparing to make a bid to buy Premier League club Manchester United in the coming days, Bloomberg reported. Morning Bid: Don't break my heart 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z Funds run by the Saudis and a Qatari sovereign wealth fund, as well as the originally Chinese crypto firm Binance, invested more than that amount. U.S. government is not investigating Elon Musk’s Twitter purchase 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z However, given QSI's ownership of PSG, which it has no interest in selling, any Qatari move to buy United in its entirety would have to come through private individuals or a different organisation. Will Qatari bid materialise before Man Utd deadline? 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z The Qatari government said it was the only country in the region to engage with outside groups to improve working conditions. In World Cup Run-Up, Qatar Pressed U.N. Agency Not to Investigate Abuses 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z Qatar gets a stake in the possible gas resources in Lebanese waters, while Lebanon gets the credibility of a Qatari company in the project. Qatar boosts influence in Lebanon amid multiple crises 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z The two have denied any links to the scandal, in which Qatari and Moroccan officials are suspected of offering bribes to influence decisions at the European Parliament. EU assembly lifts immunity of 2 lawmakers linked to scandal 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z Dubai stock market closed higher on Wednesday, outperforming the Gulf region, while Qatari stocks retreated amid volatile energy prices. Cyprus poll draws record 14 candidates, unlikely to produce clear winner 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z Even that may require European governing body Uefa to change its rules on dual ownership, given it is felt by many that all Qatari funds are distributed from a central source. Will Qatari bid materialise before Man Utd deadline? 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Last November, Qatari influence was on display at a European Parliament committee hearing about labor abuses. In World Cup Run-Up, Qatar Pressed U.N. Agency Not to Investigate Abuses 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z That included traveling to Doha to advise top Qatari officials and then lobbying U.S. officials, the FBI said. Feds drop lobbying probe of retired general, lawyer says 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z Beau Phillips, a spokesman for General Allen, said General Allen asked senior officials in President Donald J. Trump’s National Security Council if the U.S. government wanted him to meet with the Qataris. Justice Dept. Drops Investigation of Retired U.S. General 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z His live, unscripted remarks were part of "a wider discussion about policies and actions of the Qatari Government, which gave due weight to a range of views," the broadcast regulator said. Gary Neville: Ofcom not pursuing complaints over Qatar comments 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z It is regarded as impossible that any Qatari bid for United could be being put together without his knowledge. Will Qatari bid materialise before Man Utd deadline? 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z A preparatory four-way meeting between both companies and Qatari and European regulators was abandoned last week. Airbus implements A350 design change amid Qatar Airways feud 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Most major stock markets in the Gulf dropped in early trade on Thursday as weak U.S. consumer data sparked recession worries worldwide, although the Qatari index edged higher to snap a seven-day losing streak. EU Parliament calls for more sanctions against Iranian regime 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z “General Allen has never acted as an agent of the Qatari government,” Mr. Phillips said. Justice Dept. Drops Investigation of Retired U.S. General 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z He called Qatari working conditions "abhorrent" on ITV before the match. Gary Neville: Ofcom not pursuing complaints over Qatar comments 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z United and PSG are not in the same competition this season, so any amendments to Uefa regulations to allow Qatari ownership at Old Trafford would not need to be activated until the end of July. Will Qatari bid materialise before Man Utd deadline? 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Most major stock markets in the Gulf dropped in early trade on Thursday as weak U.S. consumer data sparked recession worries worldwide, although the Qatari index edged higher to snap a seven-day losing streak. Kuwait aims to build political cohesion with new amnesty for jailed critics 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Qatari media reported that Hassan responded to a complaint on SnapChat about Qatar losing a game during the World Cup the emirate hosted late last year by posting, “Relax, do you think it’s war?” Qatar player banned after social media post during World Cup 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z The club owned by cash-rich Qatari backer QSI sees owning its stadium as a crucial part of development, and fears it may have to look elsewhere. PSG upset after Paris mayor says its stadium is not for sale 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, Greek authorities have asked their counterparts in Panama, a famous tax haven, to investigate whether Qatari officials might have transferred money into accounts owned by Ms. Kaili and members of her family. Opinion | The E.U.’s lurid ‘Qatargate’ scandal hurts the cause of democracy 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z A third member of Parliament, Eva Kaili, has already been charged in relation with the scandal, which allegedly involves Qatari and Moroccan officials suspected of influencing economic and political decisions with gifts and money. EU Parliament starts process to lift 2 lawmakers’ immunity 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z This is perhaps no better demonstrated than by the ghutra, the traditional Qatari headdress, rapidly becoming a global symbol of pride for so many international fans. Opinion | The World Cup gave Qatar an opportunity to enhance worker protections 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z Qatari broadcaster beIN estimated it has lost $1.2 billion to piracy in the region, and said more than a third of all internet piracy of beIN channels originated from companies based in northern Iraq. Real coffee, but a fake ‘Starbucks’ in piracy-ridden Iraq 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z "You didn't seem to have a problem taking Qatari money that night?" one said. Joe Lycett defends himself after Qatar hypocrisy charge 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z In Iran, the strictly conservative Tasnim news agency said: "After all the twists and turns, the 2022 Qatar World Cup ended with an Argentine victory. However, Western media criticism of the Qataris goes on." How global media judged Qatar World Cup 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z Fifa and the Qatari authorities had given assurances that wouldn't be the case. 'Everyone welcome'? Qatar's legacy for LGBTQ+ fans 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z It is unclear whether that decision was taken under pressure from the Qatari government, but it added to the sense that the conservative Muslim country was hosting the World Cup on its own terms. Messi, Mbappe give Qatar the perfect World Cup ending 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z If Infantino wasn’t already bald, he certainly would have been tearing his hair out after a month of dealing with the Qataris’ ever-changing whims. Analysis: Most dramatic World Cup final caps a unique tournament in Qatar 2022-12-18T05:00:00Z As the games began, the Qatari government censored how people dressed. Opinion | This was a World Cup of human rights horrors 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z An opinion piece on Senegal's Sene News website hailed the "sociability and hospitality of Qataris" and said the World Cup took place "in a warm, festival and festive atmosphere". How global media judged Qatar World Cup 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z And amid an explosive recent investigation into allegations that current and former European Union officials took bribes from Qatar, the Macron government is facing mounting calls to rein in Qatari influence in France. Many French vowed to boycott the World Cup. Then their team did too well. 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z But the enduring image of a World Cup was one of the world’s greatest ever players, in traditional Qatari dress, lifting the sport’s biggest prize of all. Messi, Mbappe give Qatar the perfect World Cup ending 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z Qatari officials have argued that the nation’s progress and achievements are being overlooked. Qatar offers World Cup visitors an introduction to Islam 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z Mr. Macron met with Qatari officials in Doha on Wednesday and said he would have more talks on Sunday, when he returns for the final. Global Leaders Mix Sports and Diplomacy at the World Cup 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Qatari authorities did not immediately announce his cause of death. NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z The number of Qatari women in university is twice the number of Qatari men, and nearly all Qatari children - boys and girls - attend primary school. At World Cup, women fans shrug off worries over dress codes 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Reuters reported last month that the dispute had risen to the attention of French and Qatari leaders, who discussed the issue last December during a previous visit by Macron to Doha. Airbus and Qatar Airways line up for new UK court tussle 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z But for those who are curious to find out more about Islam, Qatari authorities and religious officials are eager to help. Qatar offers World Cup visitors an introduction to Islam 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z It was no surprise, then, that Mr. Blinken and the Qataris scheduled a strategic U.S.-Qatar dialogue on security and economic issues during the World Cup. Global Leaders Mix Sports and Diplomacy at the World Cup 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z One of the most noticeable things here has been the number of local women, especially young ones, in the stadiums - be it Qatari women or residents who have lived here most of their lives. 'For women, it feels safe without alcohol at games' 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Qatar is a conservative nation, and most Qatari women in public wear the headscarf and loose-fitting robes. At World Cup, women fans shrug off worries over dress codes 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Qatar has disputed the figures, but in an interview British journalist Piers Morgan posted online last month, a top Qatari official pegged the number of migrant worker deaths at between 400 and 500. The World Cup that left human rights behind 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z The Belgian authorities charged her last weekend alongside her partner, Francesco Giorgi, and two others in an investigation into Qatari influence. Your Friday Briefing 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken was at that match too, the night before he met with Qatari officials for policy talks. Global Leaders Mix Sports and Diplomacy at the World Cup 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z The Belgian authorities charged her last weekend alongside her life partner, Francesco Giorgi, and two others in an investigation into Qatari influence. Bribery Case Cracks Open European Parliament — and Finds Hidden Cash 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z The number of Qatari women in university is twice the number of Qatari men, and nearly all Qatari children — boys and girls — attend primary school. At World Cup, women fans shrug off worries over dress codes 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Qatari representatives would be barred from accessing parliament's premises. EU lawmakers suspend work on Qatar files over graft scandal 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z It is a rite of passage passed down through generations of his family, and a touchstone of Qatari culture linking the country’s present to its Bedouin past. In Qatar, the Ancient Sport of Falconry Gets Some Upgrades 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z James Cleverly, foreign minister of Britain, said he had “difficult conversations” with the Qataris about human rights. Global Leaders Mix Sports and Diplomacy at the World Cup 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z The authorities say Mr. Panzeri played a central role in cultivating relations with Qatari and Moroccan officials and facilitating the flow of cash to Brussels, including through a non-governmental organization he leads. Bribery Case Cracks Open European Parliament — and Finds Hidden Cash 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z Around 37% of Qatari women work, high for the region, but it has remained level in recent years, according to government statistics. At World Cup, women fans shrug off worries over dress codes 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Sunni and Shiite Muslims and eight Christian denominations constitute the registered religious groups; unregistered religious groups are illegal, but Qatari authorities generally permit them to practice their faith privately, the report added. At ‘Church City,’ a taste of Catholic life in Qatar 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z By Wednesday, they had suspended a planned vote on visa liberalization for Qataris, and were drafting a special resolution condemning the alleged corruption and calling for an inquiry. Brussels Court Orders Three Tied to Qatar Bribery Case to Remain in Detention 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z “The impact of the World Cup extends beyond the soccer community,” said Ali al-Ansari, a Qatari government spokesman. Global Leaders Mix Sports and Diplomacy at the World Cup 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z She pushed for visa-free travel for Qataris visiting the European Union. Bribery Case Cracks Open European Parliament — and Finds Hidden Cash 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z He earlier visited a bazaar in Doha, the Qatari capital. Macron attends France-Morocco semifinal match at World Cup 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Qatari authorities say they have taken steps to improve labor conditions. At ‘Church City,’ a taste of Catholic life in Qatar 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z "I'm an old woman, but I did not want to be sitting at home during the World Cup," she told a Qatari TV channel. World Cup 2022: 'Finally football smiles back at Arabs' 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z He had also accused Qatari organisers of apathy and indifference external-link over migrant worker deaths around the tournament. 'Nothing nefarious' in journalist Wahl's death 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Then in late September, the Qatari government abruptly told her the trip had to be canceled because the building where they were to meet was under construction. Bribery Case Cracks Open European Parliament — and Finds Hidden Cash 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z Qatari officials say stronger regulations over work conditions have been imposed under the reforms. Worker dies after fall at World Cup stadium in Qatar 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Qatari law restricts public worship for non-Islamic faiths and criminalizes proselytizing on behalf of an organization, society, or foundation of any religion other than Islam, the State Department’s report said. At ‘Church City,’ a taste of Catholic life in Qatar 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z Many Qataris and foreign residents in Doha have told me they are frustrated over what they call an "avalanche" of negative coverage on Western media outlets. World Cup 2022: 'Finally football smiles back at Arabs' 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z A third man is subject to a criminal investigation by the Qatari authorities. Scottish worker dies after incident on Qatar rig 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Qatari officials have indeed implemented changes to their labor-sponsorship system, though activists say they are insufficient. Bribery Case Cracks Open European Parliament — and Finds Hidden Cash 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z But on Wednesday, it said Qatari officials had blocked the flights. World Cup 2022: Morocco fans' heartbreak as Doha flights cancelled 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Posts on social media hinted at links to Covid vaccines or retaliation by the Qatari government for an article Mr. Wahl had written about immigrant deaths. Grant Wahl Died of a Burst Blood Vessel, His Family Says 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Mashael al-Salem, a Qatari woman who is an engineer and entrepreneur, told me it was about time the tournament came to the Middle East. World Cup 2022: 'Finally football smiles back at Arabs' 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z The men were contractors for the part Qatari state-owned North Oil Company. Scottish worker dies after incident on Qatar rig 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Qatari organisers say they "are investigating the circumstances leading to the fall as a matter of urgency". World Cup security guard dies after Lusail fall 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z It is unclear why Qatari officials ordered the airline to stop the flights, and the government's central communications office has yet to respond to a BBC request for comment. World Cup 2022: Morocco fans' heartbreak as Doha flights cancelled 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z “Following the latest restrictions imposed by the Qatari authorities, Royal Air Maroc regrets to inform customers of the cancellation of their flights operated by Qatar Airways,” the airline said in an emailed statement. Morocco airline cancels World Cup fans flights, citing Qatar restrictions 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Fans from Croatia to Argentina wore traditional Qatari male clothing, done up in the colours of their national teams. World Cup 2022: 'Finally football smiles back at Arabs' 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Morocco's national airline said it was cancelling all flights it had scheduled for Wednesday to carry fans to Doha for the World Cup semi-final, citing what it said was a decision by Qatari authorities. Netflix's 'Emily in Paris' embraces French life in new season 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z That has been denied by the Qatari authorities, who say there have been three work-related deaths in construction related directly to the tournament, and a further 37 non work-related deaths. World Cup security guard dies after Lusail fall 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z It’s visible in Doha’s physical layout, where the small Qatari population of around 300,000 lives in compounds of large villas, separate from the professional foreign population in newly built neighborhoods. Fans wrestle with a (largely) beer-free World Cup in Qatar 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z The Qatari government’s international media office did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Morocco airline cancels World Cup fans flights, citing Qatar restrictions 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Two weeks ago, Germany signed a massive contract for Qatari liquefied natural gas. EU reels as scandal tarnishes parliament’s credibility 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z The Qatari government wagered that the athletes would produce a spectacle that even critics would not be able to resist, and it was a good bet. Opinion | This World Cup is thrilling. That’s a problem. 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z “The State of Qatar categorically rejects any attempts to associate it with accusations of misconduct,” the Qatari Mission to the European Union said in a tweet Sunday. What are the Qatar bribery allegations rocking European Parliament? 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z Even with alcohol cordoned off, Qataris have had a little culture shock of their own. Fans wrestle with a (largely) beer-free World Cup in Qatar 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z Local media has named the state as Qatar, although the Qatari government said any claims of misconduct were "gravely misinformed". EU corruption scandal: European Parliament offices searched 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z "I send my deepest condolences to his family, and thank our Embassy team and Qatari partners who worked together so effectively to fulfill their wishes," U.S. Body of sportswriter Wahl, who died while covering World Cup, returns to U.S. 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z It also suspended a planned vote on legislation that would have paved the way for Qataris to receive highly coveted visas upon arrival in the European Union. European Union Roiled by Corruption Investigation Linked to Qatar 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z “Any association of the Qatari government with the reported claims is baseless and gravely misinformed.” What are the Qatar bribery allegations rocking European Parliament? 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z “I send my deepest condolences to his family, and thank our embassy team and Qatari partners who worked together so effectively to fulfill their wishes,” Blinken wrote. Soccer journalist Grant Wahl’s body returned to US 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z Fleet-footed Dave the Cat will be swapping Qatari warmth for English chill - and just in time for the January transfer window. World Cup 2022: Dave the cat coming home with England team 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z Qatari wealth: This business owner has three swimming pools and a stable, but insists he’s not rich. Winter Illnesses 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z The scandal may prove especially troubling for the Qatari government at a moment when its officials might prefer to be celebrating a crowning achievement: hosting the World Cup. European Union Roiled by Corruption Investigation Linked to Qatar 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z Local media has named the state as Qatar, though the Qatari government said any claims of misconduct were "gravely misinformed". EU corruption charges 'very very worrisome', says foreign policy chief 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z In Doha, he wrote a scathing indictment of the Qatari World Cup organizers for their indifference toward the migrant laborers on whose backs the event had been erected. There was something Bourdain-like about the big, soccer life Grant Wahl led 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z “Qatari regulations are very strict and top-down, and it’s hard when you feel that the regulations can change so abruptly.” Pouring Through a Crisis: How Budweiser Salvaged Its World Cup 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z The Parliament has agreed to pause any votes or talks relating to Qatar, like visa rules for Qataris in the European Union. 4 Charged With Corruption in Bribery Inquiry Linked to Qatar 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z Government officials hoped the exposure would not only raise their country’s international profile but also help battle stereotypes about Qataris, and more broadly Arabs and Muslims. European Union Roiled by Corruption Investigation Linked to Qatar 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z Local media have reported that the accused country is Qatar, which the Qatari government has denied. Four suspects charged in probe into European Parliament bribery by Gulf state 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z Today’s WorldView: Off the field, the World Cup has been the site of a rancorous contest between a moralizing West and increasingly indignant Qatari hosts and their Arab brethren. Indestructible Morocco, the World Cup’s darling, moves on to the semis 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, dark theories abounded as to why the Qataris had waited so long to pull the plug on beer in stadiums. Pouring Through a Crisis: How Budweiser Salvaged Its World Cup 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z But there were others alongside Morocco's red and green: Fans carried Saudi Arabian, Iraqi, Egyptian, Palestinian, Qatari and Jordanian flags. World Cup 2022: 'We witnessed history as Morocco won' 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z The scandal is likely to embarrass the Qatari government, which has faced criticism over the exploitation of migrant workers who helped build the tournament’s infrastructure. Belgian Investigation Into Suspected Qatar-Linked Bribery Stuns European Parliament 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z A Qatari government spokesperson told AFP: "We are not aware of any details of an investigation. Any claims of misconduct by the State of Qatar are gravely misinformed." Four suspects charged in probe into European Parliament bribery by Gulf state 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z Al Jazeera’s reporting gave Qatari leaders outsized influence over regional public opinion. Qatar: From Mideast afterthought to shining World Cup host 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z AL KHOR, Qatar — Every afternoon, Muhammad Al Misned leaves his office in Doha, the Qatari capital, jumps into his white land cruiser and drives to his second home in the desert. His Estate Has 3 Swimming Pools and a Stable. He Says He’s Not Rich. 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z He was later pronounced dead Saturday morning at a Qatari hospital. Grant Wahl, longtime soccer writer, dies after collapsing in World Cup press box 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z A Qatari government official said on Saturday that the government was not aware of any details of a European investigation. Belgian Investigation Into Suspected Qatar-Linked Bribery Stuns European Parliament 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z One Qatari, whose family has worked in the local clothing industry for decades, gave us a guide to how fashion has influenced the tournament. The World Cup fans in love with Qatari style 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z In 2008, a pilot program was launched for a 2030 development vision through four interconnected initiatives, according to the Qatari Government Communication Office, focused on human, social, economic, and environmental development. Qatar: From Mideast afterthought to shining World Cup host 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z Qataris now enjoy some of the highest average incomes in the world — along with free health care, free higher education, housing support, cushy government jobs, financial support for newlyweds and generous subsidies. His Estate Has 3 Swimming Pools and a Stable. He Says He’s Not Rich. 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z "The girls sent to work for the Qatari royal family are between 24 and 35 and very pretty," Ms Morales says. The seven-day-a-week life of a maid for Qatar's royal and rich 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z In more than 11 years of Qatari ownership, PSG has hired coaches from France, Italy, Spain and Argentina. Morocco coach skeptical World Cup can open door to Europe 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z Qatari officials say they hope the tournament will help provide visitors with a better understanding of their culture and that of the larger region. For World Cup visitors, a peek into Islamic art, heritage 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z Qatari officials say they are now aiming to have the entire nation connected via “Qatar Rail” by the end of the decade. Qatar: From Mideast afterthought to shining World Cup host 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z Much of that personal wealth is hidden in the privacy of Qatari homes, which are rarely opened to outsiders. His Estate Has 3 Swimming Pools and a Stable. He Says He’s Not Rich. 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z The BBC asked the Qatari royal family and the Qatari embassy in London to comment, but received no reply. The seven-day-a-week life of a maid for Qatar's royal and rich 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z Al Jazeera, the satellite television station funded by the Qatari government, has projected the country’s influence and given voice to dissidents across the Middle East. Qatar Extends Its Natural Gas Dominance at Russia’s Expense 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z Qatari officials have argued that the country’s progress and achievements are being overlooked. For World Cup visitors, a peek into Islamic art, heritage 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z “It was a striking admission from a Qatari official,” the New York-based advocacy organization said. Qatar: From Mideast afterthought to shining World Cup host 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z The country is highly stratified, with approximately two million migrant laborers enlisted to facilitate a luxurious lifestyle for about 380,000 Qatari citizens. His Estate Has 3 Swimming Pools and a Stable. He Says He’s Not Rich. 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z She doesn't get the day off that Qatari law is now supposed to guarantee. The seven-day-a-week life of a maid for Qatar's royal and rich 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z “Qatar will continue to do its best to support its allies in Europe,” said Ali Al-Ansari, a spokesman for the Qatari embassy in Washington. Qatar Extends Its Natural Gas Dominance at Russia’s Expense 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z “Museums in Doha have done much to help the Qataris promote their culture, tell their stories, and share their unique perspectives with global audiences.” For World Cup visitors, a peek into Islamic art, heritage 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z QF official Alexandra Chalat wrote recently in the organization’s newsletter that the Qatari organizers are already considering how to build on the “legacy” of the World Cup, even with the matches yet to conclude. Qatar: From Mideast afterthought to shining World Cup host 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z By one measure, Qataris’ average annual income is around $115,000. His Estate Has 3 Swimming Pools and a Stable. He Says He’s Not Rich. 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z They were held aloft by Qataris, wrapped around the necks of Tunisians or draped on the shoulders of Moroccan players, their ubiquity undermining assertions that the Arab world had abandoned the Palestinian cause. Morocco’s World Cup win lifts a legion of Arab fans 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z “The Qataris are not going to let a big European energy crisis go to waste,” said Jim Krane, an energy expert at Rice University. Qatar Extends Its Natural Gas Dominance at Russia’s Expense 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z "The Qatari official's comment displays a callous disregard for the migrant worker who has died," Human Rights Watch representative Rothna Begum said. World Cup chief criticised for worker death comments 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z Qatari officials had earlier said there were three work-related fatalities during construction of stadiums for the tournament, along with 37 other deaths of stadium construction workers not related to their work. Qatar investigating death of worker at World Cup-linked site 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z As one Turkish construction worker in the country put it, there is no such thing as a poor Qatari; there are only the rich, the richer and the richest, he said. His Estate Has 3 Swimming Pools and a Stable. He Says He’s Not Rich. 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z But Democrats have continued probing whether any Qatari money went into the project. Democrats ramp up investigation of Kushner family business dealings 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Even still, the Qatari gas represents a small fraction of what Russia has supplied to Germany and will not start arriving until 2026. Qatar Extends Its Natural Gas Dominance at Russia’s Expense 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z The matter is now being investigated by the Qatari authorities. World Cup chief criticised for worker death comments 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z Mohammad Qadhi, a Qatari who was walking with a friend along Doha’s waterfront, said the Arab people were sending a message to the world: “Don’t forget Palestine. Don’t ignore the Palestinian issue.” Palestinian cause takes center stage at the World Cup 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Mr. Al Misned, 57, insists that, by Qatari standards, he is not wealthy. His Estate Has 3 Swimming Pools and a Stable. He Says He’s Not Rich. 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z Both parties said that at the time that there was no Qatari involvement in the investment, which was finalized later in 2018. Democrats ramp up investigation of Kushner family business dealings 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z The influx of visitors represents a 25% boost to the country's resident population of 3 million, of which only about 10-12% are Qataris. Exclusive: Soccer-765K World Cup visitors fall short of Qatar's expected 1.2M influx 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z That figure has been rejected by the Qatari authorities, who say there have been three work-related deaths in construction related directly to the tournament, and a further 37 non work-related deaths. Fifa 'deeply saddened' after migrant worker death 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z He later told The Post that even if the Qataris had offered him the money on the spot, he would have declined due to any appearance of a conflict of interest. "Financial conflict of interest": Dems probe whether Kushner influenced policy to enrich himself 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z In keeping with Qatari custom, the men vacated the area. His Estate Has 3 Swimming Pools and a Stable. He Says He’s Not Rich. 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z Qatari officials have previously said they did not learn about the Brookfield investment in the Kushner property until it was reported in the media. Democrats ramp up investigation of Kushner family business dealings 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z "With over a week of competition still to go, a wave of new visitors has started arriving from the nations that made it to the quarter finals," the Qatari official told Reuters. Exclusive: Soccer-765K World Cup visitors fall short of Qatar's expected 1.2M influx 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z However, Qatari officials quickly sought to clarify that figure, saying it was an estimate for fatalities across all industry sectors, not just infrastructure sites linked to the tournament. How have travelling fans found Qatar World Cup? 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Qatari officials have maintained that they had no knowledge of Brookfield's investment until it was announced in the media. "Financial conflict of interest": Dems probe whether Kushner influenced policy to enrich himself 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z The girls wore deep purple Qatari jerseys and skinny jeans. His Estate Has 3 Swimming Pools and a Stable. He Says He’s Not Rich. 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z The committees are seeking all relevant correspondence related to the Kushner family company, Brookfield, the Qatari fund, the blockade and other matters. Democrats ramp up investigation of Kushner family business dealings 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z A Qatari official, who did not wish to be named, confirmed the figures. Exclusive: Soccer-765K World Cup visitors fall short of Qatar's expected 1.2M influx 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z A transgender Qatari woman also told BBC News: "I am very afraid, but I just want people to know that we do exist." How have travelling fans found Qatar World Cup? 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z The committees this week have taken on a more aggressive approach to their mission, requesting all relevant information and correspondence on the Kushner family company, Brookfield, the Qatari fund, the blockade and other matters. "Financial conflict of interest": Dems probe whether Kushner influenced policy to enrich himself 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z When Qatari strikers wove through Senegal’s defense, the women erupted in cheers — “We want a goal! We want a goal!” — and pounded on traditional drums, laughing. His Estate Has 3 Swimming Pools and a Stable. He Says He’s Not Rich. 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z Qatari organizers of the World Cup said Eto’o hadn’t been their guest at the game. Samuel Eto’o sorry for altercation outside World Cup game 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Qatari organizers said Eto’o had not been their guest at the game. Samuel Eto’o filmed in altercation outside World Cup game 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z The Qataris say the stadium will disappear, but it isn’t clear when that will happen. EXPLAINER: What’s post-World Cup future for Qatar’s stadiums 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z She declined to offer her name, given the connotations drinking can carry in Qatari society, but dismissed criticism surrounding drinking and the tournament. World Cup fans find booze at hotels, Qatar’s 1 liquor store 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z They often said that despite Qatar’s conservative reputation and low-key vibes among the few bars in Doha, anything went in the privacy of Qataris homes — and that they liked that privacy. His Estate Has 3 Swimming Pools and a Stable. He Says He’s Not Rich. 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z Once England created three picturesque goals to best Senegal, 3-0, on Sunday night before 65,985 at Al Bayt Stadium in the Qatari north, the puckish brackets nodded for a colossus. England tops Senegal at the World Cup, and look what’s coming next 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z Then, seemingly under pressure from Qatari authorities, letting it spill into Nov. 21, hours before England and the Netherlands played and won their first games. FIFA official Wenger knocks teams protesting at World Cup 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z The Qatari government has dismissed the calls as a publicity stunt, and notes its own efforts to ensure workers get their unpaid salary. EXPLAINER: What’s post-World Cup future for Qatar’s stadiums 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z "We're here for the football. I spoke to some Qatari people who felt they'd had an unfair media representation but they are selling their country." World Cup 2022: 'Qatari security don't know what Dereham Town is' 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z He asked a tailor to stitch together four African flags into a ghutra and stereotypical Arabian thobe, the long flowing tunic that Qatari men wear in crisp white. Fans’ wild World Cup fashion draws praise, scorn in Qatar 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z In front of Qatari government palace Amiri Diwan, guards ride camels to patrol the area with the city’s glittering skyline as a backdrop. AP PHOTOS: Camels a common sight for World Cup visitors 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z Wenger, who is a long-time commentator for Qatari broadcaster beIN Sports, also said Sunday the World Cup games had been popular around the world “despite all the negative publicity we got before.” FIFA official Wenger knocks teams protesting at World Cup 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z Lusail Stadium will incorporate “a community space of schools, shops, cafés, sporting facilities and health clinics,” Qatari World Cup organizers have said. EXPLAINER: What’s post-World Cup future for Qatar’s stadiums 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z Ms. AlHajri, a member of an independent collective called QAYON, for Qatari Youth Opposed to Normalization, said the governments that have normalized relations with Israel have suppressed dissent against those accords. Arab Fans Confront Israeli Reporters Covering World Cup in Qatar 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z The sellers iron and fold them to create a widow’s peak effect, carefully fitting the cloth to fans’ heads in the so-called cobra style of worn by Qataris. Fans’ wild World Cup fashion draws praise, scorn in Qatar 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z As the shared hub for the Qatari Emiri Air Force, the U.K. US forces monitor Mideast skies at Qatar base amid World Cup 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Transgender Qataris can be detained for "violating public morality", which requires no trial or official charge. World Cup 2022: 'I am very afraid', says Qatari transgender woman 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z For $1 million, they bought eight Bulgarian weightlifters who then became Qataris. LOVERRO: Bemusement at Qatar’s antics replaced these days by disgust 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z Nearly 4,000 Israelis applied for access to the World Cup, according to Qatari authorities. Arab Fans Confront Israeli Reporters Covering World Cup in Qatar 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z Footage circulating on Twitter showed Qatari security turning away fans dressed as crusaders before the England-Iran match in the tournament’s group stage. Fans’ wild World Cup fashion draws praise, scorn in Qatar 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z Jubilant Moroccans, Qataris, Saudis, Palestinians and others poured through historic alleys of Souq Waqif in central Doha after Morocco’s win, clad in red and green and waving the Moroccan flag wildly in celebration. Arabs unite in celebration as Morocco advances in World Cup 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z A Qatari government official denied that the government operates or licenses any "conversion centres". World Cup 2022: 'I am very afraid', says Qatari transgender woman 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z Wales' World Cup journey has ended, but many fans are in a positive mood as they enjoy the last rays of Qatari sunshine before jetting home to winter. Qatar World Cup: Wales' journey ends, but fans still positive 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z AL-AHSA, Saudi Arabia — There used to be so many Qataris in the bazaar in the Saudi oasis of Al-Ahsa, hunting for deals on spices and sandals, that some merchants called it “the Qatar market.” Qatar’s World Cup Showcases New Ties With Saudi Arabia, but Scars Remain 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z “What is so painful is to see some visitors in our country praising the glories of Crusader Europe, which disgraced the honor of all Muslims,” said Ashraf al-Khadeer, a 33-year-old Qatari citizen in Doha. Fans’ wild World Cup fashion draws praise, scorn in Qatar 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z Stadium security staff organized by Qatari authorities had seized items with rainbow colors and slogans such as “Women. Life. Freedom” to stop them from getting inside stadiums. FIFA says rainbow items are allowed at World Cup stadiums 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z She says she has been arrested for "imitating a woman" while wearing make-up, and describes the government's preventive security department - a branch of Qatari law enforcement - as like a "gang". World Cup 2022: 'I am very afraid', says Qatari transgender woman 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z The next day, in the World Cup stadium, Qatari police officers removed some fans who wore T-shirts supporting the uprising, apparently at the behest of Iranian authorities. After enduring insults and threats, Iranian team exits World Cup 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z Qataris would cross the border and drive 100 miles through the desert to reach the towns of Al-Ahsa, loading their SUVs with sacks of flour, dining in the restaurants and filling the hotels. Qatar’s World Cup Showcases New Ties With Saudi Arabia, but Scars Remain 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z Previously Qatar had put the number at 40, 37 of which the Qataris described as nonwork incidents such as heart attacks. World Cup: Americans' goal is to win in knockout phase 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z FIFA’s assurances that have seemed to be overridden by Qatari authorities. FIFA says rainbow items are allowed at World Cup stadiums 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z Away from the fan zones and stadiums, how are Qataris watching the first World Cup to take place in the Middle East? Football and food: How Qataris watch World Cup 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z “Of course, no Qatari expected to win the World Cup.” Qatar says farewell to World Cup in 2-0 loss to Netherlands 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z Qatari officials denied the allegations and accused Saudi Arabia and the other countries of creating a “blockade” against their nation. Qatar’s World Cup Showcases New Ties With Saudi Arabia, but Scars Remain 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z The Dutch advanced to the round of 16 while the Qataris, who were already eliminated, became the first host to lose all three of its group matches at soccer’s biggest event. Netherlands beats host Qatar 2-0 to advance at World Cup 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z But that figure hasn’t been discussed publicly by Qatari officials previously. Qatar says worker deaths for World Cup ‘between 400 and 500’ 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z Mohammed Abdulrahim, a Qatari who said he was part of the organizing committee for the tournament’s opening ceremony, thought expectations were too big for the young national team. Qatar loses on World Cup field, makes gains on global stage 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z Qatari fans applauded courteously at the end, some held up banners expressing support, and one group displayed a sign in English with the Arabic word for “thank you” thrown in. Qatar says farewell to World Cup in 2-0 loss to Netherlands 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z Saudi Arabia closed the border — Qatar’s only land border — and Qatari business in Al-Ahsa withered. Qatar’s World Cup Showcases New Ties With Saudi Arabia, but Scars Remain 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z Bryce Davies, 39, is a graffiti artist, who sprayed the words, "together" and "unity" in Welsh, English and Qatari. World Cup: Wales fans hope for miracle win to progress 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z They include 37 from what the Qataris describe as nonwork incidents such as heart attacks and three from workplace incidents. Qatar says worker deaths for World Cup ‘between 400 and 500’ 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z So the Qataris may pretend that queer life in the Middle East is dead, but online it's alive and well. World Cup 2022: 'Being a gay fan in Doha is so taboo we're invisible' 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z Qatar has a population of 3 million, but only about one in 10 is Qatari. Qatar says farewell to World Cup in 2-0 loss to Netherlands 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z He watched the Qataris disappear and then rejoiced as they gradually returned. Qatar’s World Cup Showcases New Ties With Saudi Arabia, but Scars Remain 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z A victory by host Qatar over the Netherlands would make other permutations possible in Group A but that result is seen as unlikely given the Qataris’ struggles. Ecuador frets over Valencia ahead of Senegal at World Cup 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z Nearby, a group of men from Mexico dressed in white Qatari thobes and headdresses took selfies. World Cup frenzy puts strain on Qatar’s camels 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z A Qatari official told Reuters that "additional security measures have been put in place during matches involving Iran following the recent political tensions in the country." Analysis: At Qatar World Cup, Mideast tensions spill into stadiums 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z “I’m not Qatari, but I was born here and live here since I was a kid,” said Venkatesh, also draped in Qatar’s maroon and white colors. Qatar says farewell to World Cup in 2-0 loss to Netherlands 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z In the Saudi capital of Riyadh, the authorities set aside an airport terminal for a cascade of nearly continuous flights to Doha, the Qatari capital. Qatar’s World Cup Showcases New Ties With Saudi Arabia, but Scars Remain 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z DOHA, Qatar — Former Germany forward Sandro Wagner is under fire for a disparaging remark he made about Qatari men’s traditional attire while commentating for TV during Germany and Spain’s World Cup match on Sunday. World Cup TV pundit under fire for disparaging Qatari attire 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z Like other Gulf cultures, camels once provided Qataris a vital form of transport and helped in the exploration and development of trade routes. World Cup frenzy puts strain on Qatar’s camels 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z Qatari authorities have had to "tread a fine balance" over Iran and Palestine but, in the end, the tournament "once again puts Qatar at the center of regional diplomacy," he said. Analysis: At Qatar World Cup, Mideast tensions spill into stadiums 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z Grabbing the world’s attention is partly why Qatari officials wanted to host the tournament. Your Monday Briefing: Covid Protests Intensify in China 2022-11-27T05:00:00Z A cleric, Ali Badahdah, was charged with treason, partly in connection with allegations that he supported Qatari positions against the kingdom. Qatar’s World Cup Showcases New Ties With Saudi Arabia, but Scars Remain 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z There’s the Persian Gulf with small, sleek fish darting around its shallow portions, with Saudi Arabia visible on the other side and a scruffy shoreline up to a major Qatari resort a few miles inland. At the Saudi-Qatari border, calm gives way to giddy World Cup excitement 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z Qatari officials and some academics argue that exporting liquefied natural gas to the world can help the transition to clean energy because the fossil fuel is less polluting than oil and coal. Energy-rich Qatar faces fast-rising climate risks at home 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z Qatari players have worn pro-Palestinian arm-bands, even as Qatar has allowed Israeli fans to fly in directly for the first time. Analysis: At Qatar World Cup, Mideast tensions spill into stadiums 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z But some Qataris see hypocrisy, prejudice and Orientalism in the condemnation, and in some international media coverage, even if they acknowledge human rights violations. Your Monday Briefing: Covid Protests Intensify in China 2022-11-27T05:00:00Z A two-hour drive from the Qatari border, the region appears on Google Maps as a dark green splotch in a sea of beige, with millions of date palm trees. Qatar’s World Cup Showcases New Ties With Saudi Arabia, but Scars Remain 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z The TfL ban “has been interpreted as a message from the mayor’s office that Qatari business is not welcome in London,” the person was quoted as saying. Qatar reviewing London investments after transport ads ban -FT 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z “Since the war in Ukraine, everyone is talking to the Qataris now to see if they can get that gas,” Elgendy said. Energy-rich Qatar faces fast-rising climate risks at home 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z It was not clear whether there was a directive from FIFA, soccer’s global governing body, to tamp down political displays, or from Qatari authorities, but the policy appeared unevenly enforced. Iran’s World Cup victory stirs joy, but tensions over protests persist 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z Qatari authorities had waived all charges for fans, journalists and workers associated with the tournament. A migrant’s desperate day chasing work at the World Cup 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z Qataris are coming back and roads around the market were dotted with the familiar white SUVs. Qatar’s World Cup Showcases New Ties With Saudi Arabia, but Scars Remain 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z One Iranian spectator alleged that Qatari police ordered her to wash off the names of protesters killed by Iran's security forces from her arms and chest after pro-government fans complained. World Cup: Iran protesters confronted at World Cup game against Wales 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z Qataris allegedly bribed members of the site selection committee to win their bid to host the event. The real perversion, from Colorado Springs to Qatar 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z At the stadium, however, a woman in Qatari police uniform who was searching his bag found the rainbow flag, looked at it and put it back, he said. Rainbow struggle playing out on sidelines of World Cup 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z Mr. Jaidah, the Qatari business executive, resents accusations that Doha bought its way into global sports with the World Cup and says he believes the attacks over human rights have backfired and united the country. Why Big Business Can’t Get Enough of the World Cup, Scandal and All 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z But images of some fans dressed as crusaders at Monday's 6-2 win over Iran in the Qatari capital Doha were criticised online, prompting the sport's world governing body to crack down on the costumes. England fans face stadium ban over crusader costumes in Qatar 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z That kind of dissonance is one that has increasingly frustrated Qataris as they face the glare of the international spotlight that trains on each World Cup. Qataris Bristle at What They See as Double Standards Over Their World Cup 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z After that, according to human rights groups, the Qataris ruthlessly exploited the army of foreign workers brought in to build six new soccer stadiums. The real perversion, from Colorado Springs to Qatar 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z The Qatari World Cup organizing committee did not provide answers to questions by The Associated Press on the instructions to stadium security and volunteers about rainbow symbols. Rainbow struggle playing out on sidelines of World Cup 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z To Westerners, he says, “it feels kind of indecent, like why do we deserve that wealth and why do we keep it? Qataris think, ‘it is our country, our wealth.’” Why Big Business Can’t Get Enough of the World Cup, Scandal and All 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z On Thursday, Qataris in traditional dress passed out juicy dates and Arabic coffee to arriving fans who cheered and snapped photos while draped in their national flags. World Cup fans put off by prices, beer limits, commute by air 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z Qataris say that they are calling out the double standards. Qataris Bristle at What They See as Double Standards Over Their World Cup 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z Then, reneging on a prior agreement, Qatari officials outraged fans by banning beer sales. The real perversion, from Colorado Springs to Qatar 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z In April, a Qatari official suggested that fans carrying rainbow flags could have them removed to protect them from possible attacks. Rainbow struggle playing out on sidelines of World Cup 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z The oddsmakers say the World Cup matchup Friday in Al Khor on the edge of the Qatari desert is a huge mismatch, like leading lambs to slaughter. World Cup: U.S. looks to gain respect in game against England 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z Doha’s sole liquor store is open only to Qatari residents with an official permit. World Cup fans put off by prices, beer limits, commute by air 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z They have also said that they hope the first World Cup to be held in an Arab nation will challenge stereotypes about Qataris, Arabs and Muslims. Qataris Bristle at What They See as Double Standards Over Their World Cup 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z MEPs also urged the Qatari authorities to conduct a full investigation into human rights abuses in the run-up to the competition. EU parliament calls on FIFA to help compensate families of dead migrant workers 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z "I wanted to show people what is Qatar, what is Qatar's culture, from the norms and traditions of Qatar to Qatari food – specifically home cooking, not restaurant food," she told Reuters. Doha's thriving food scene traces transformation before World Cup 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z Palestinians shared footage of the Doha encounter between the Qatari man and the Israeli journalist, along with other clips of Palestinians and Qataris angrily confronting Israeli reporters live on TV. Israeli-Palestinian conflict catches up with Qatar World Cup 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z And with public transportation, free to World Cup visitors, serving all eight stadiums, it’ll be a breeze, the Qataris said. Qatar offers a rare World Cup perk — a chance to watch two elite matches in one day 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z Speaking to a German newspaper, the Qatari foreign minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, said that some of the criticism was racist and arrogant. Qataris Bristle at What They See as Double Standards Over Their World Cup 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z The Qatari government did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment. EU parliament calls on FIFA to help compensate families of dead migrant workers 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z "There are a lot more Qatari women who have restaurants now," she said proudly. Doha's thriving food scene traces transformation before World Cup 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z Shorrer said that while interactions with Qatari officials had been perfectly pleasant, the streets were a different story. Israeli-Palestinian conflict catches up with Qatar World Cup 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z But then the Qataris have already reneged on everything from human rights and beer sales to bus schedules and the menu in the media cafeteria. Qatar offers a rare World Cup perk — a chance to watch two elite matches in one day 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z That is partly why Qatari officials wanted to host the tournament. Qataris Bristle at What They See as Double Standards Over Their World Cup 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z On the ground, the Qatari government has been recycling some of its cash by investing in the UK. How Qatar’s riches touch millions of UK lives 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z Clients include breakfasting Qataris, construction and security guards off overnight shifts and, this week, tourists in soccer jerseys descending on the country, where foreigners, mostly migrant workers, form the bulk of the 3 million population. Doha's thriving food scene traces transformation before World Cup 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z Wandering through the rustic outdoor marketplace in Doha before the start of the World Cup, he zeroed in on a Qatari man in his traditional headdress and white flowing robe and asked for an interview. Israeli-Palestinian conflict catches up with Qatar World Cup 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z It was just as easy as the Qataris promised. Qatar offers a rare World Cup perk — a chance to watch two elite matches in one day 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z In a photo caption, The Times of London wrote, “The Qataris are unaccustomed to seeing women in Western dress in their country,” a sentence that was later amended. Qataris Bristle at What They See as Double Standards Over Their World Cup 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z The Qatari government also owns luxury department store Harrods and 5* hotel Claridge's in London. How Qatar’s riches touch millions of UK lives 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z "This is not just for Qatar," a Qatari fan told me as we watched the opening ceremony together. 'Two parallel universes on World Cup controversies' 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z Qatari media meanwhile has published some such videos with the caption: “No to normalization.” Israeli-Palestinian conflict catches up with Qatar World Cup 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z After all, Qatari soccer culture is relatively undeveloped. The World Cup In Qatar Is a Climate Catastrophe 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z Even some Qataris who welcome criticism as an invitation for improvement say that they have been dismayed by the media coverage, which they believe is underpinned by prejudices based in racism, Orientalism and Islamophobia. Qataris Bristle at What They See as Double Standards Over Their World Cup 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, our reliance on Qatari gas could rise in the future. How Qatar’s riches touch millions of UK lives 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z Many of the scores of fans who poured into the Qatari capital to watch the games said economic and social issues should take a back seat to the sports on display. At Qatar’s World Cup, Biden’s envoy balances firmness and flattery 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z Mr Cleverley told the BBC he had had "difficult conversations" with Qatari counterparts and had been clear how seriously the UK takes the issue. Qatar has taken 'real steps' for safety of gay fans, says foreign secretary 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z The former England striker also said he would not have taken Qatari money to do football punditry there. Gary Lineker: BBC should have spoken up about Russia at 2018 World Cup 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z Stereotypical imagery has done damage as well, many Qataris say. Qataris Bristle at What They See as Double Standards Over Their World Cup 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z It's claimed the site can hold a fifth of the UK's daily gas needs - the Qatari government is investing millions to up that capacity by a quarter by 2025. How Qatar’s riches touch millions of UK lives 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, Qatar's World Cup organizers, did not immediately respond to a request for comment, nor did the Qatari government's media office. Brazilian journalist at World Cup says regional flag mistaken for LGBTQ symbol 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z Mr Cleverly has just returned from Qatar, where he met with British police and consular officials as well as ministers from the Qatari government. Qatar has taken 'real steps' for safety of gay fans, says foreign secretary 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z The American Outlaws rejected accepting paid travel and accommodations from Qatari organizers. American fans give up Thanksgiving to travel to World Cup 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z But for Qataris and other Arabs, much of what they are seeing hurts because it compounds centuries of harmful representations by North Americans and Europeans. Qataris Bristle at What They See as Double Standards Over Their World Cup 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z In April, a senior Qatari security official overseeing tournament preparations suggested fans carrying rainbow flags could have them removed to protect them from possible attacks. Wales asks FIFA why rainbow hats were removed at World Cup 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z "I've just returned from Qatar. We raised the issues of being a welcoming host nation and the Qataris are very keen to do so," Cleverly told Reuters. UK foreign minister says he talked to Qatar about being 'welcoming' World Cup host 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z "The Qataris know how seriously we take this issue and they have taken real steps to ensure that gay football fans are safe and do feel secure and can enjoy the football." Qatar has taken 'real steps' for safety of gay fans, says foreign secretary 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z While Qatar banned alcohol from stadiums, it was available at the party - for 115 Qatari Riyal a drink, or about $32. American fans give up Thanksgiving to travel to World Cup 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z While the Qatari government has improved protections for migrant workers, activists say that the changes are insufficient. Qataris Bristle at What They See as Double Standards Over Their World Cup 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z Speaking alongside his Qatari counterpart at a news conference, U.S. Top U.S. diplomat criticizes FIFA armband threat at World Cup 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z Footage circulating online showed two Saudi fans, a Qatari shopper and three Lebanese fans walking away from Israeli reporters. Arabs shun Israeli media at Qatar World Cup, dashing hopes of warming 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z The Qatari government and its Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, which oversees the World Cup, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. World Cup teams nix armbands that were seen as snub to Qatar 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z Iran International, the Saudi-financed Farsi news channel that heavily covers the Iranian opposition, reported that Qatari authorities barred its reporters from attending the World Cup under Iranian pressure. Barred from stadiums at home, Iran women travel to World Cup 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z Qatari organizers have tried to use the World Cup to introduce visitors to their culture and more broadly, to Islam, with translations of prophetic sayings displayed around the capital, Doha. Qataris Bristle at What They See as Double Standards Over Their World Cup 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z The government says it has enacted labour reforms, including a minimum monthly wage of 1,000 Qatari rials, or about $275, more than many can earn back home. In a stadium of their own, migrant workers say their sweat made World Cup happen 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z “Probably the pressure overtook them,” he said of the Qatari team. Host Qatar revels in World Cup opener, then suffers a deflating loss 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z The South Korean singer was joined onstage Sunday by Qatari musician Fahad Al Kubaisi for an epic performance that included a dazzling light show and dozens of backup dancers dressed in shiny, futuristic costumes. Jungkook of BTS debuts World Cup song 'Dreamers' at opening ceremony in Qatar 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z Young children are wearing the Qatari national jersey. 'My small country is now the centre of the world' 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z Qatari officials have long said they were eager to welcome soccer fans from around the world to the tournament but that visitors should also respect their culture and traditions. EXPLAINER: Islam’s ban on alcohol and how it’s applied 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z It ended in a 2-0 win for Ecuador, spoiling the Qatari team’s World Cup debut and disappointing many in the sellout crowd of 67,372. News Analysis: World Cup kicks off with Ecuador blanking host Qatar 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z A beautiful through ball from Michael Estrada found its way to Valencia, streaming between two defenders as he headed again for the goal, the Qatari resistance more than lacking. Host Qatar revels in World Cup opener, then suffers a deflating loss 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z |
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