Bahrain crown prince and Qatar emir discuss ‘differences’ in call Leaders agreed the countries will continue to communicate to achieve common goals, BNA state news agency reports. Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2023
Abu Dhabi Consultative Meeting Brings Together Leaders of GCC, Egypt, Jordan The United Arab Emirates hosted on Wednesday a fraternal consultative meeting that brought together the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and several Arab leaders at the invitation of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The officials discussed fraternal relations between their countries and different aspects of coordination… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 18, 2023
UAE President, Emir of Qatar Discuss Fraternal Relations President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held telephone talks on Friday with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, reported the UAE state news agency WAM. They reviewed the prospects of further consolidating fraternal relations between their countries. They also discussed expanding their… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 30, 2022
Lionel Messi's black cloak: a brief history of the bisht, given to the superstar after his World Cup triumph Shortly before Lionel Messi took to the stage to lift up the World Cup trophy, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani put a black cloak, called a “bisht,” over the Argentinian soccer star’s shoulders. The Conversation · Dec 21, 2022
Saudi Leadership Congratulates Qatar on Successful Hosting of World Cup The Saudi leadership congratulated Qatar on its successful hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz dispatched a cable of congratulations to Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. He hoped Qatar would achieve more accomplishments, wishing its people… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 21, 2022
What was the black robe Lionel Messi wore at the World Cup celebration? In his 18th year as a senior Argentina international, Lionel Messi finally had the opportunity to lift the World Cup Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2022
What is a bisht and why was Messi wearing it at the World Cup? Emir of Qatar put a bisht on Argentina captain Messi during the World Cup closing ceremony. Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2022
Why Lionel Messi was forced to cover Argentina shirt with Qatari bisht during trophy lift Lionel Messi was given a Qatari bisht by FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani before lifting the World Cup for Argentina Daily Mirror · Dec 19, 2022
King Salman Receives Written Message from Emir of Qatar Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Sunday a written message from Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The message focused on the strong and solid bilateral relations that bind their brotherly countries and peoples, and ways… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 11, 2022
Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia for Chinese leader Xi's visit Gulf Arab leaders and others in the Mideast are meeting in Saudi Arabia as part of a state visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022
Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim’s anti-corruption award winners announced Ceremony for the Anti-Corruption Excellence award held in Doha for the first time as Qatar hosts the 2022 World Cup. Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2022
UAE President Kicks off Official Visit to Qatar United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan kicked off on Monday an official visit to Qatar at the invitation of Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. “The visit builds on the existing brotherly relations between the two nations and their people,” said the UAE state news… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 5, 2022
UAE leader makes surprise visit to Qatar following boycott The leader of the United Arab Emirates is making a surprise visit to Qatar during its hosting of the World Cup The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022
World Cup 2022 party quickly loses its fizz as Qatar freeze on biggest stage and fans flock to exits Twelve years and infinite controversies later, yet somehow still a day earlier than planned, this World Cup is finally underway. Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2022
The Times of India · Nov 21, 2022 FIFA World Cup: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar meets world leaders in Qatar DOHA: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has met several world leaders, including UN chief Antonio Guterres, on the sidelines of the FIFA World Cup here in Qatar.
The Times of India · Nov 21, 2022 Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar joins Emir of Qatar in inauguration of FIFA World Cup 2022 DOHA: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday joined the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and other dignitaries in the inauguration of FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 20, 2022 World Cup Gets Underway with Welcome from Qatar’s Ruler Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani opened the World Cup on Sunday with a call for people of all races and orientations to put aside their differences. "People of all races, nationalities, beliefs and orientations will gather here in Qatar and around screens across the continents to share…
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022 Qatar opens the World Cup with a message of inclusion The World Cup began in Qatar 12 years after the tiny gulf nation secured the rights
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 20, 2022 Saudi Crown Prince Arrives in Doha to Attend Opening Ceremony of FIFA World Cup Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, arrived in Doha on Sunday to attend the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup. He traveled to the Qatari capital at the invitation of Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The ceremony will be held at the Al Bayt…
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022 World Cup fans ready to celebrate despite stadium beer ban Fans are pouring into Qatar to watch and be part of the first World Cup in the Middle East
The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2022 ‘A gay icon no more’: will David Beckham’s Qatar role kill his brand? The man once called ‘Golden Balls’ has put his enduring appeal to the test in becoming the face of a controversial World Cup
Wales Online · Nov 15, 2022 'My daughter was raped, murdered and burned beyond recognition in Qatar' Alison Patterson has written to Rob Page and every player in Wales' World Cup squad in a plea for a tribute to her daughter Lauren
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022 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
The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022 Before World Cup kicks off, has Qatar already lost at geopolitical football? Drumbeat of international criticism on range of issues has bruised the tiny but enormously wealthy emirate, and further tensions lie ahead
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022 EXPLAINER: Qatar's history, politics ahead of FIFA World Cup Qatar will be on the world stage like it has never been before as the small, energy-rich nation hosts the 2022 FIFA World Cup later this month