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France to contribute officers to World Cup security in Qatar amid boycott calls

France’s decision to send officers to Qatar to help with security for the looming football World Cup has raised eyebrows amid mounting calls to boycott the event over human rights abuses. The deployment of an international force – with security from the US, the UK, Turkey and beyond – also…

France 24

Cricket-Nepal's Lamichhane detained on return home from Qatar

Nepal's most high-profile cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane was taken into custody on his return to Kathmandu from Doha, local police said on Thursday, following an arrest warrant against him in an alleged rape case.

Reuters

David Beckham accused of ‘stamping out hope’ for Qatar’s LGBT+ community

Exclusive: The accusation comes from Dr Nas Mohamed, the first Qatari to come out publicly

The Independent UK

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French cities ditch World Cup festivities to protest Qatar’s record on human rights, environment

With a little over a month left until the 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Qatar, a string of French cities – including Paris, Lille, Bordeaux, Strasbourg and Marseille – have announced they are boycotting the tournament and will not set up the customary fan zones with giant TV…

France 24

Soccer-Informal workers at risk of exploitation in Qatar during World Cup - U.S. official

Workers in Qatar's informal economy are especially at risk of exploitation during this year's soccer World Cup and Doha must strive to prosecute human traffickers and identify their victims, U.S. Under Secretary of State Uzra Zeya told Reuters.

Reuters

Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ Shirt Headlines Qatar Exhibit During World Cup

The shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored his famous "Hand of God" goal will be on display as part of an exhibit that will open ahead of this year's World Cup, the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum said on Saturday. The blue jersey, which sold at auction…

Asharq Al-Awsat

England WAGs and families told cost of Qatar World Cup trip in special FA briefing

The winter tournament in Qatar just before Christmas might be out of the price range of many supporters and even wives, girlfriends and families of players could face significant outlays to attend

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England World Cup XI: Debating Gareth Southgate’s best starting lineup for Iran opener in Qatar

Next stop, Qatar. England’s pre-World Cup fixture list is now complete with less than two months to go before their Group B opener with Iran in Doha.

Evening Standard

World Cup 2022: Dates, fixtures, why is it in winter and what are alcohol rules in Qatar?

The 2022 World Cup is quickly approaching and this year it's set to look very different as the tournament takes place in winter for the first time ever. Here's everything you need to know

Daily Mirror

Sheikh Qaradawi, Islamist champion of Arab revolts, dies at 96

Sheikh Youssef al-Qaradawi, a spiritual guide to the Muslim Brotherhood who championed the 2011 Arab Spring uprisings and unsettled rulers in Egypt and the Gulf with his Islamist preaching, died on Monday. He was 96.

Reuters

One-bedroom Airbnbs in Doha soar to £5,600 a night during Qatar World Cup

Fans will flock to Doha to watch England’s first game – against Iran – in November

The Independent UK

TotalEnergies to Invest $1.5 bln in Qatar

France’s TotalEnergies has signed a $1.5 billion investment agreement in expanding Qatar’s natural gas production as Europe rushes to find new energy sources to replace Russian supplies. TotalEnergies Chief Executive Patrick Pouyanne, who traveled to Doha for the agreement signing, said the deal came at a "perfect time" to help…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Football fans forking out £184 to sleep under stars at Qatar World Cup 'village'

A basic tent houses two people in single beds and the only other furniture is a bedside table. The village of 1,800 tents - each with two single beds - is on a beach close to Qatar’s capital Doha

Daily Mirror

England WAGs eye plush £3,500-a-night 'Banana Island' hotel for World Cup

Preparations are underway for the England team and their loved ones to make the trip over to Qatar for the World Cup, with luxury accommodation at 'Banana Island' set to be their choice

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The Hindu

Qatar ready to present its sporting metamorphosis to the world

The Lusail Stadium will host the most number of matches (10), including the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, and proved its merit with the most modern and impressive facilities

The Hindu

FIFA World Cup | How Dubai stands to gain as tourists flock to Qatar

High accommodation prices in the Qatari capital Doha and Dubai’s more permissive environment — including a wider availability of alcohol — could entice fans arriving to watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Al Jazeera

Chadian rebel pardoned by Egypt ahead of N’djamena dialogue

The release comes on the heels of a pre-negotiation parley held in Doha by Qatar, Chad and more than 300 rebel groups.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt, Qatar Sign Agreements to Boost Cooperation During State Visit

Egypt and Qatar signed three memomoranda of understanding, including one between the two nations' sovereign wealth funds, the Egyptian presidency said on Wednesday during a two-day trip by Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to Doha. Sisi's trip to Qatar is his first since Cairo and Doha restored relations last year following a…

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Reuters

Egypt, Qatar sign agreements to boost cooperation during state visit

Al Jazeera

Egypt’s el-Sisi arrives in Doha on first trip since GCC crisis

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has met Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha as the two countries aim to boost ties.

The Independent UK

Egypt's president in Qatar on 1st visit amid rapprochement

Egypt’s president was meeting with Qatar’s ruling emir during his first visit to the gas-rich nation after ties soured following the Egyptian military’s overthrow of an Islamist president backed by Doha

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt’s Sisi Arrives in Doha on Rare Visit, Is Welcomed by Sheikh Tamim

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi arrived in Qatar on Tuesday on a rare two-day official visit. He was welcomed at the airport by Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. It is the first visit in nine years by an Egyptian president to Qatar. It is the first by Sisi…

Reuters

Sisi visits Qatar as Egypt seeks to bolster financial ties post-boycott

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi began a two-day visit to Qatar on Tuesday, his first since Cairo and Doha restored relations last year following a regional diplomatic rift.

Al Jazeera

What to expect from the Egyptian president’s visit to Qatar?

Egyptian President el-Sisi is set for a Tuesday visit to Doha, Qatar, his first since 2017’s regional crisis.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sisi Plans Qatar Trip to Boost Ties

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi will visit Qatar on Tuesday for the first time since a four-year rift between Cairo and Doha. The Qatari palace said on Twitter that Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will meet with Sisi on Tuesday, during the visit described by official news…

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