The Latest Breaking News from Qatar

Egypt, Qatar Agree to Boost Relations, Increase Investments

Egypt and Qatar agreed to boost relations and increase investments to establish trade alliances and partnerships. Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced that the exchange rate issue would soon be solved after the black market rate approached the official rate. Madbouly called on the business sector in Qatar to invest…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 1, 2023

Matt Hancock accused of being ‘morally derelict’ as it’s revealed he will speak at Qatar travel event

‘The morally derelict Matt Hancock in the ethical cesspool of Qatar – they were perhaps made for each other,’ says travel boss

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

U.S. and others express concern at conflict in Somalia breakaway region

Representatives from the United States, Britain, Qatar, Somalia, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey met on Tuesday and expressed concern at the conflict in and around Laascaanood, a disputed town in Somalia's northern breakaway region of Somaliland, according to a statement released by the State Department.

Reuters · Mar 1, 2023

Alaba abused, Croatia coach critical following FIFA awards

Real Madrid defender David Alaba has been racially abused on social media after voting for Lionel Messi and Croatia coach Zlatko Dalić has accused FIFA of disrespect in fallout from the soccer body’s annual awards ceremony

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023

Black Eyed Peas to headline Brighton Pride sparking fury over 'awful' Qatar World Cup gig

Brighton Pride organisers have been slammed after Black Eyed Peas were announced as headliners for the festival, following their gig at the Qatar World Cup

Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2023

Family of UK woman killed in hit-and-run in Qatar ask Foreign Office to step in

The second vehicle, which was travelling at “excess speed”, caused the first to lose control and overturn in the four-lane carriageway, and did not stop at the scene

Wales Online · Feb 28, 2023

Family of woman who died in Qatar call for release of evidence

At a UK inquest last year, the coroner criticised the Qatari authorities for the lack of information provided to the inquest.

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023

Egyptian PM Visits Qatar for 1st Time in Decade

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held talks in Doha on Monday with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. It was the first visit by an Egyptian premier to Qatar in nearly a decade. Sheikh Tamim and Madbouly reviewed cooperation relations between their countries and ways to develop them.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 27, 2023

Andy Murray pulls out of Dubai Tennis Championships after Qatar run

Murray is expected to be fit for Indian Wells despite his latest hip injury

Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2023

PSG’s Kimpembe to Undergo Surgery on Ruptured Achilles Tendon

Paris St Germain said French center back Presnel Kimpembe will undergo surgery after rupturing his right Achilles tendon in Sunday's 3-0 Ligue 1 win over Olympique de Marseille. Kimpembe, who missed the World Cup in Qatar due to a hamstring injury, was stretchered off early in the first half, two…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 27, 2023