K-pop’s BTS World Cup sponsorships are as much politics as they are business
Sport sponsorship has become a sensitive matter in recent years, meaning it is no longer just a matter of business…
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UN labour body praises Qatar for ‘transparency’ in rights violations
Since winning the bid to host the 2022 World Cup more than a decade ago, Qatar has faced international scrutiny…
15 million cyber threats targeting Qatar blocked this year: report
The yearly cybersecurity report from Trend Micro offers data on how organisations in the country should prepare for future threats.…
Qatar-backed fund purchases Crown Plaza hotel in Kenya: reports
Qatar Investment Authority backs the Kasada Hospitality Fund. A Nairobi-based Crowne Plaza Hotel has been purchased by a private equity…
Algeria backs return of Syrian regime to Arab League despite regional pushback
The regime killed at least 1,271 civilians, including 229 children, and 104 victims of torture were killed in Syria in…
‘Disappointing’: Popular Qatari Quran channel closes over lack of funding
TV channel licensing fees can amount to around 1 million Qatari riyals in the country. Qatar’s first Quran television channel…
BDS ‘salutes’ dismissed Bahraini official for anti-Israel stance
The former Bahraini official received an outpour of support for what many described as a “brave stance”. The Boycott, Divestment…
The ‘Centres of Excellence’ at Qatar’s state-of-the-art Aman Hospital
Qatar’s Aman hospital promises to merge quality healthcare and hospitality service excellence. Aman Hospital opened its doors to the public…
Aviation sector will face disruption for years: Qatar Airways CEO
Despite the pandemic and supply chain problems, Qatar Airways reported a rare industry profit of $1.5 billion over the past…
Kuwaiti cleric sparks debate after declaring mixed WhatsApp groups ‘impermissible’
Other clerics made similar remarks about the use of WhatsApp. Kuwaiti cleric Sheikh Othman Al-Khamis said mixed WhatsApp university class…
Investors eye Qatar’s growing digital sector: QFC
Qatar’s government is actively funding a number of programmes aimed at turning the country into a digital hub. Investor trust…
What are the strange ‘UFOs’ spotted above Middle East?
Mysterious lights were seen in locations throughout the Middle Middle East on Saturday night, specifically in Palestine, Turkey, and Lebanon.…
Saudi Arabia to re-trial 2015 tragic Mecca crane collapse
The initial indictment stated that some of the crane operators, installers, and inspectors working on the site “lacked competence.” Saudi…
Iran will not be rushed into reaching nuclear deal, official says
Qatar hosted indirect talks between the US and Iran last month in an effort to revive the nuclear accord. Iran said…
Russia FM deflects blame for grain shortage during Arab League meeting
Egypt heavily depends on Russian and Ukrainian grains, with 80% exported last year to the country. Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey…
World Cup volunteers: Deadline approaches for experience of a lifetime
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 volunteer programme is the biggest in the country’s history. Volunteers hoping to take part…
Qatar takes on crucial role to protect copyright of global literary, artistic works
World Intellectual Property Organisation is a specialised agency of the United Nations. Qatar has won the presidency of the International…
Al-Attiyah secures fifth Baja Spain Aragon title
Nasser Saleh al-Attiyah was crowned winner of the Qatar International Rally for the 16th time in February, adding another title to…
Turkey’s Erdogan invites Qatar’s amir to attend ‘Islamic Solidarity Games’
Doha and Ankara have collaborated in the sports field over the past years, especially in preparations for the 2022 FIFA…
US hails Qatar’s ‘essential’ efforts in Afghanistan
The Gulf state had evacuated more than 70,000 Afghans and foreigners from the country. The Pentagon has renewed its appreciation…
