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Web Summit returns to Doha as attendance doubles and economic impact grows

Following an estimated €185 million in economic returns from last year’s event, the four-day summit is positioning Qatar as a growing hub for technology, startups and international collaboration.

Euronews

Qatari plane hits Milan airport lights during arrival of Winter Olympics staff

Aircraft carrying 104 personnel damaged lighting tower while making ‘wrong manoeuvre’ after landing

The Guardian - UK

This Middle Eastern city has just been named a tourism capital for 2026

The capital of Qatar has taken over the title of GCC Tourism Capital from Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates.

Euronews

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Qatar takes step toward driverless future with first public robotaxi trials in Doha

The event marks the first time members of the public are exposed to self-driving taxis, after months of tests that only involved government personnel.

Euronews

World Bank Group opens its first office in Qatar

The World Bank Group has officially opened its first office in Doha, marking a new phase in its partnership with Qatar and strengthening cooperation on development, private investment and support for fragile economies in the region.

Euronews

Qatar weather alert: Strong winds and dust clouds to hit tomorrow

Qatar braces for unsettled weather as strong northwesterly winds are set to sweep the nation on Sunday and Monday, January 25 and 26. These winds will raise dust levels, reduce visibility, and cause a noticeable drop in temperatures, prompting warnings for motorists and outdoor activities. Marine warnings are also in…

The Times of India

Boeing jet gifted to Trump by Qatari royal family to be delivered by summer

Controversial gifted jetliner described as a ‘flying palace’ is anticipated to be used as new Air Force One plane

The Guardian - US

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The U.S. Is Forcing Afghan Allies Into Exile With No Way Forward

After being moved to Qatar and left in bureaucratic limbo for years, Afghan evacuees are now being relocated again—but no one knows where to.

Reason

Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez assured US of cooperation before Maduro’s capture

Exclusive: sources say powerful figures in the regime secretly told US and Qatari officials they would welcome Maduro’s departure

The Guardian - US

Trump to start flying in $400M Qatari jet at center of corruption accusations this summer: report

Aircraft described as ‘stain on the administration’ could form part of country’s 250th anniversary celebrations

The Independent UK

Karoline Leavitt jokes that Trump’s gifted Qatari jet was sounding ‘much better’ after Air Force One scare

The White House accepted the $400m Qatari Boeing 747 in May despite ethics concerns

The Independent UK

Republican Rep. Slams Trump Over Handling Of Venezuela's Oil Industry: 'Selling Stolen Oil And Putting Billions Of Dollars In a Bank In Qatar'

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie slammed President Donald Trump over his administration's handling of Venezuela's oil industry since the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro.

Latin Times

Jill Ellis warns of hypocrisy in questioning Qatar as host of Women’s Club World Cup

The ex-USWNT coach Jill Ellis spoke of not wanting to ‘throw stones in glass houses’ amid talks of Qatar potentially staging Women’s Club World Cup in 2028

The Guardian - US

Qatar Football Festival 2026 brings Messi, Yamal, Salah and top teams to Doha in March

Qatar Football Festival 2026 will be headlined by the men’s Finalissima between Argentina and Spain, with some of the world’s biggest football stars set to appear in Doha during a six-match international window.

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Strength and stamina required: Qatar's Samla endurance race goes global with new lifestyle ambitions

Sports tourism is a fast booming cultural trend as elite athletes seek new frontiers to fulfil their passion while pushing their limits. Qatar's unforgiving homegrown endurance contest, Samla, is hoping to meet that demand by opening up to international competitors for the first time.

The Guardian - UK

Israel far-right ministers reject US-backed postwar Gaza panel

Finance minister says Netanyahu should back annexation and settlement, and attacks Turkey and Qatar’s role on Gaza ‘executive board’

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US gets first $500 million Venezuelan oil deal, but the money isn’t going where you’d think

It's Trump, what else did Americans expect?

The Guardian - UK

Prominent PR firm accused of commissioning favourable changes to Wikipedia pages

Portland Communications, founded by Keir Starmer’s communications chief, linked to so-called black hat edits

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Iran warns Qatar and Saudi Arabia it will strike US targets if attacked, expert says

US personnel movements from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar underscores rising fears of direct US–Iran confrontation, according to Middle East expert Professor Mehran Kamrava, who says Tehran has explicitly warned Doha and Riyadh it would retaliate against American targets.

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The largest US base in the Middle East starts evacuations as Trump’s Iran threats force personnel to flee

Something is coming.

The Guardian - UK

Gulf states and Turkey warned Trump strikes on Iran could lead to major conflict

US allies’ lobbying appears to have helped persuade president to hold off for now on military assault

The Independent UK

Trump is sending funds from Venezuela oil to a bank in Qatar: report

Senior officials claim Gulf state provides neutral location to store proceeds from which they can be moved safely and without risk of seizure

International Business Times UK

US Personnel Advised To Evacuate Qatar Bases As Iran Airspace Closure Sparks Panic

Iran suddenly closes airspace amid escalating US tensions and brutal crackdown on protests. Military bases evacuate as diplomatic talks intensify.

Euronews

Iran closes airspace for hours as Trump claims executions halted

The airspace closure came as some personnel at a key US military base in Qatar were advised to evacuate. The US embassy in Kuwait ordered its personnel to "temporarily halt" going to multiple military bases in the Gulf nation.

The Independent UK

Iran protests latest: Trump envoy tells UN ‘all options on the table’ as US aircraft carrier heads for region

Iran accuses US of 'direct involvement in steering unrest to violence'

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