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For Qatar's foreign workers, protesting can lead to deportation

As Qatar prepares to host the FIFA World Cup in November, the country is once again drawing criticism from human rights organisations. For several months, a construction company's workers have been protesting to claim unpaid wages. But on August 14, the Qatari government arrested some of them and deported them.

France 24

Air India announces direct flights to Doha from Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai

These flights will be in addition to the existing daily flights to Doha from Delhi.

The Hindu

The labyrinthine Souq Waqif preserving Qatar’s history, culture

How visitors stand to experience the sights and sounds of coloured spices, bird market, Arab cuisine and a gold market.

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EU's Michel to discuss energy on Qatar trip this week - Qatari official

European Council President Charles Michel will hold talks with major gas producer Qatar on Europe's energy crisis during a visit to Doha this week, a Qatari government official said on Sunday.

Reuters

Chad is making a huge effort to find peace: Chadians aren't convinced it will work

The normally quiet airport at the Chadian capital N’Djamena was recently inundated with internationally well-known arrivals.

The Conversation

Qatar Aims to Invest $3 Bln in Pakistan

The Qatar Investment Authority aims to invest $3 billion in Pakistan, the Qatari ruler's office said on Wednesday. "The Qatar Investment Authority announced its aspiration to invest $3 billion in various commercial and investment sectors in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan," the Emiri Diwan said. The announcement was made during…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Qatar to invest $3bn in Pakistan economy

The Qatar Investment Authority’s announcement comes as Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif visits Doha on an official trip.

Al Jazeera

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Pakistan PM Seeks Qatari Investment in Energy and Aviation Sectors

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited Qatar to invest in Pakistan's energy and aviation sectors during a meeting with the Qatar Investment Authority in Doha on Tuesday, according to a statement from Sharif's office. Sharif travelled to Qatar earlier on Tuesday in hopes of attracting trade and investment for his…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pakistan could provide troops for Qatar World Cup security

Pakistan’s information minister says cabinet has approved draft agreement ahead of PM Sharif’s visit to Doha.

Al Jazeera

Qatar detains workers protesting late pay before FIFA World Cup 2022

Video footage posted online showed some 60 workers angry about their salaries protesting on August 14 outside of the Doha offices of Al Bandary International Group

The Hindu

Qatar detains workers protesting late pay before World Cup

An advocacy group says Qatar arrested at least 60 foreign workers who protested going months without their pay and deported some of them

The Independent UK

Geneva Motor Show Canceled For February, Second Show In Qatar Still On

The organizers said it's due to "uncertainties in the global economy and geopolitics."

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The Apprentice star flies 4,000 miles and spends £2,000 to find AirPods thief

The Apprentice star Lewis Ellis flew 4,000 miles across the globe to track down a pair of stolen AirPod headphones, five months after they were taken

Daily Mirror

Start of 2022 FIFA World Cup brought forward by a day to November 20

Qatar will now play Ecuador in the 2022 FIFA World Cup opener in Doha on November 20, stretching the World Cup to 29 days from the earlier agreed 28 days

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Inside England team's luxury World Cup hotel - with 2ft thick walls and a private beach

England's World Cup hotel has been revealed as the luxurious Souq Hotel in Qatar, complete with a peaceful private beach, 2ft thick walls and a plethora of food options to chose from

Asharq Al-Awsat

Qatar Hosts Signing of Peace Pact between Chad Govt, Rebels

Chad's military government signed a pledge Monday with more than 40 rebel groups and opposition figures ahead of planned national reconciliation talks, though the deal did not include the country's main rebel group. Under the terms of the deal in Doha, those who signed have agreed to a ceasefire ahead…

Al Jazeera

Qatar welcomes Israel-Gaza truce stopping the ‘waste of blood’

Doha has taken part in efforts alongside international actors to quickly halt hostilities and avoid more casualties.

Al Jazeera

Chad military gov’t, opposition groups sign peace deal in Qatar

At least 40 groups sign deal with gov’t to launch national reconciliation dialogue, but main rebels refuse to take part.

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Chad signs peace pact with rebels, but main insurgents stay out

More than 30 rebel and opposition factions signed a peace pact with Chad's transitional authorities on Monday, agreeing to join broader talks after years of turmoil - though the most powerful insurgent group refused to take part.

Reuters

Chad and rebels to sign deal after months of talks

Chad's transitional authorities and rebel groups are expected to sign an agreement in Doha on Monday paving the way to a broader national reconciliation dialogue later this month, the Qatari foreign ministry said.

The Conversation

Bladed 'Ninja' missile used to kill al-Qaida leader is part of a scary new generation of unregulated weapons

The recent killing of al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri by CIA drone strike was the latest US response to 9/11. Politically, it amplified existing distrust between US leaders and the Taliban government in Afghanistan. The killing also exposed compromises in the 2020 Doha peace agreement between the US and the Taliban.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran, US, EU to Send Envoys to Vienna for Nuclear Talks

Iran, the United States and the European Union said Wednesday they would send representatives to Vienna amid what appears to be a last-ditch effort at reviving talks over Tehran's tattered 2015 nuclear deal with world powers. It wasn't immediately clear if other parties to the accord would attend the surprise…

The Conversation

Afghanistan: assassination of al-Qaida chief reveals tensions at the top of the Taliban

The killing of the al-Qaida leader, Ayman al-Zawahiri, in Kabul by a US drone strike on July 31 raises some crucial questions. It appears the ruling Taliban were aware of, and gave their blessing to, al-Zawahiri staying in one of the residential areas in Kabul. But did someone in their…

Al Jazeera

Where will football teams stay, train at Qatar World Cup 2022?

Qatar World Cup 2022 will kick off on November 21 with the final taking place on December 18.

Al Jazeera

Rare July rain in Qatar as storms hit Gulf

Heavy downpours hit Qatar and other parts of the Gulf in unusual July weather.

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