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Why is the Qatar FIFA World Cup so controversial?

The 2022 men’s FIFA World Cup, starting on Monday, promises to add to Qatar’s status as the Middle East’s sporting hub and a burgeoning global power in the business of sport.

The Conversation

'Dare to dream', Welsh First Minister tells Wales team ahead of Qatar World Cup

Mark Drakeford issued the rallying cry in an exclusive interview with the Mirror as he prepares to travel to the Middle East to cheer on Rob Page's men in the footballing showpiece

Daily Mirror

Middle East rides on the soft power of sport

City Voices: The World Cup is just one sign of a global shift

Evening Standard

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Accelerating US-Israeli Military Cooperation Against Iranian Threat

Israel and the United States are developing “joint military capabilities at accelerated pace" to counter evolving threats in the Middle East, and especially against Iran, Israel’s army chief of staff Aviv Kohavi said on Wednesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Qatar’s World Cup Is a $300 Billion Splurge to Rebrand Its Global Reputation

Middle Eastern countries are vying to host marquee events like Formula One races, which boost tourism and prestige.

Businessweek

Iran plans to kill 'enemy' Brits with 10 assassination bids this year, MI5 warns

The UK does not only face dangers from Russia and China, but also from Iran, the boss of MI5 Ken McCallum warned today - saying that the Middle Eastern country projects a threat to the country "directly"

Daily Mirror

Qatar at World Cup pinnacle after years of Mideast turmoil

Hosting the World Cup marks a pinnacle in Qatar’s efforts to rise out of the shadow of its larger neighbors in the wider Middle East

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Fans travelling to the World Cup face huge mobile bill due to Middle East roaming fees

Those travelling to Qatar have been urged to consider downloading maps and apps before setting off.

Daily Record

Should the Australian War Memorial return the Shellal Mosaic?

Deep inside the Australian War Memorial is one of the country's most controversial artworks. Some in the Middle East say it should be returned home.

ABC News

PIF, BlackRock Sign MoU to Boost Foreign Direct Investment

The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) and US investment giant BlackRock signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Monday to jointly explore infrastructure projects in the Middle East, focused on Saudi Arabia. Industries to be targeted include energy, utilities, transport and telecoms. PIF and BlackRock will cooperate to attract regional and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Inside Qatar's World Cup bid: 'Expanding the game', bribery allegations and FIFA's U-turn

Seventeen of the 22 FIFA ExCo members who handed the 2022 World Cup to Qatar have been banned or indicted over allegations of corruption and wrongdoing, but the tournament survived the storm

Daily Mirror

US-German Plan to Reduce Egypt's Gas Consumption

The European Union is seeking an alternative for Russian gas and diversifying its energy sources, as Germany found other options for its needs through the Middle East and the US. Germany depended on Russia for over 60 percent of its energy needs. In partnership with the US, Germany is trying…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Scottish dad freed from Iraq jail and will reunite with children 'within hours'

Brian Glendinning, from Fife had been detained in Iraq after arriving in the Middle East to work, only to be taken to prison over an 'Interpol Red Notice' that had been issued from Qatar.

Edinburgh Live

Saudi Commitment to Building a Green Future

Governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Chairman of Saudi Aramco Yasir Al Rumayyan said the Middle East Green Initiative (MGI) is a turning point in the environmental efforts, which aim to transition national ambitions into practical steps that affect the entire world. Al Rumayyan underlined the great efforts…

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Liverpool approached by eighth-richest man in world worth £90billion with takeover bid

Mukesh Ambani will have to fight off interest from other parties from the Middle East and the USA with Liverpool's current owners FSG having been swamped with offers

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden, Sisi Pledge to Confront Climate Crisis

US President Joe Biden held bilateral talks on Friday with President Abdul Fatah El-Sisi on the margins of the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 27) in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Bassam Rady, the official spokesman for the Egyptian presidency, said that Sisi stressed during his meeting with Biden…

The Conversation

This course examines how images of veiled Muslim women are used to justify war

Unusual Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

The Independent UK

Politics of Israel and Iran ensnare 1st World Cup in Mideast

Qatar may hope that soccer fans will ignore politics at the first World Cup in the Middle East

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Al Jazeera

Middle East round-up: Alaa Abd el-Fattah, Egypt and COP27

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia to Host MENA’s Largest Cybersecurity Event

Saudi Arabia will host the international Black Hat event in mid-November, the largest cybersecurity event in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA), bringing together the most important cybersecurity experts worldwide. The event is organized in cooperation between the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones (SAFCSP) and Informa…

Financial Times

How the unlikeliest World Cup ever came to be

Was realising the dream of the Middle East’s first World Cup worth it? Qatar is about to find out

The Guardian - UK

Sister of Alaa Abd el-Fattah accused in Egypt of ‘spreading false news’

Complaint, which prosecutor has yet to accept, raises risk of Sanaa Seif’s detention during Cop27

Football London

How much is a beer in Qatar? World Cup 2022 prices for fans

World Cup 2022 news - It's safe to say fans traveling to the Middle East are in for quite a shock ahead of the month-long tournament

Evening Standard

Injured Reece James sets new return date after World Cup blow as Chelsea plan Middle East friendly

Devastated Chelsea defender Reece James is confident he will be fit when the Premier League resumes after being left out of England’s World Cup squad.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Commits $2.5 Bln to Middle East Green Initiative

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, announced on Monday that Saudi Arabia was committing 2.5 billion dollars to the Middle East Green Initiative for the next ten years. He made the announcement as he co-chaired with Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi the Middle East Green Initiative Summit…

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