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The Latest Breaking News from Qatar

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

Last foreign-owned telco to quit Myanmar

Qatar-based Ooredoo, the last foreign-owned telecommunications provider in Myanmar, has finalised a deal to sell its operation in the military-ruled country to a Singapore-based investor.

Bangkok Post

Gareth Southgate's problems mount as England boss receives fresh World Cup worry

Gareth Southgate is preparing to oversee his final England training camp before selecting his 26-man squad for the World Cup in Qatar, and the Three Lions boss has a mounting number of headaches

Daily Mirror

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Arab League Appoints Saudi, Qatari Candidates as Assistants Sec-Gen

The Arab League at the level of Foreign Ministers approved the appointment of Saudi candidate Khalid bin Mohammed Manzlawi, as Assistant Secretary-General for a five-year term. The Council also approved the nomination of Qatar’s candidate, Ambassador Ali bin Ibrahim al-Malki, as Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Affairs, replacing Ambassador Mubarak al-Hajri.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Cahill tips Socceroos surprises for Cup

Socceroos legend Tim Cahill has urged the Australia to take a fearless mentality into the World Cup in Qatar starting in November.

AAP

Newcastle United players with World Cup hopes and their chances of making squad

A look at which players from the Newcastle squad could be in Qatar later this year

Chronicle Live

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.

Al Jazeera

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URC will not hold league matches in US or Qatar

MARTIN Anayi, the United Rugby Championship’s chief executive, yesterday played down the chances of holding league matches in either Qatar or the…

The National (Scotland)

Leeds United's World Cup hopefuls' chances assessed as Jack Harrison and Pascal Struijk impress

A number of Leeds players will be aiming to play in Qatar this November

Leeds Live

Today's rugby news as new Lions team set to be formed and URC games tipped to be played in Qatar

These are you rugby headlines on Tuesday, September 6.

Wales Online

Qatar Central Bank Issues Treasury Bills Valued at $163.3 Mln for Sept.

The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) issued treasury bills for September for three, six and nine months, with a value of QR 600 million ($163.6 million). In a statement, QCB said the treasury bills were distributed as follows: QR 300 million for three months at an interest rate of 1.09 percent,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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

Iran's Hopes for World Cup Surprise Threatened by Infighting

Iran hopes history will repeat itself at this November's World Cup in Qatar, 24 years after overcoming a fractious build-up to score a memorable triumph over the United States - the country's decades-long geopolitical rival - in France. As the teams prepare to clash again, and their governments wrangle over…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Thomas Frank calls for ‘nightmare’ Ivan Toney to make England’s World Cup squad after Brentford hat-trick

Thomas Frank backed Ivan Toney to make a late run into the England squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after the Brentford striker hit a hat-trick in a 5-2 win over Leeds.

Evening Standard

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France 24

World Cup organisers in Qatar finalize policy to allow beer sales to fans

Organizers of the World Cup in Qatar have finalized a policy to serve beer with alcohol to soccer fans at stadiums and fan zones in the Muslim-majority country.

Evening Standard

Watch: Dramatic aerial footage shows scale of flood devastation in Pakistan

Pakistan health authorities have expressed concern about the risk of water-born diseases spreading in flood-ravaged areas. With large swathes of the country covered in murky flood waters, the death toll surged past 1,200 on Friday.The United Nations and Pakistan have jointly issued an appeal for 160 million US dollars in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Arab, Western Demands to Implement Resolution 2254, Continue Cross-Border Aid to Syria

The representatives of 11 Arab and Western States, as well as the Arab League and the European Union, called Thursday on all Syrian parties to resume the meetings of the Constitutional Committee and to implement UN Security Council resolution 2254. Representatives of Saudi Arabia, the Arab League, Egypt, the European Union, France,…

The New Daily

David Beckham slammed for ‘perfect’ Qatar promotion

David Beckham prompted fresh criticism from human rights campaigners after the former footballer gushed over Qatar in a new advert.

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The Independent UK

Iran puts FIFA World Cup trophy on display for 1st time

Iran on Thursday put the FIFA World Cup trophy on display for the first time, part of the trophy’s global tour ahead of the tournament that kicks off in neighboring Qatar in November

Bangkok Post

Beckham berated for video praising Qatar

Human rights campaigners on Thursday slammed David Beckham for fronting a glossy publicity campaign praising World Cup host Qatar as “perfection”, despite concerns over its rights record.

The Guardian - UK

‘Great pride’: Yamashita excited to make World Cup referee breakthrough

Yoshimi Yamashita, one of the three women to take charge of matches at the Qatar World Cup, has said: ‘I want it to be seen as normal for women to referee men’s games’

The Independent UK

David Beckham criticised after appearing in promotional video for Qatar Tourism

David Beckham is an ambassador for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, where thousands of migrant workers have died over the past decade and where the rights of women and gay people are restricted

Asharq Al-Awsat

Education Occupies 40% of Saudis' Savings Plans

A recent survey commissioned by Zurich International Life (Zurich), part of Zurich Insurance Group, revealed that only 4 out of 10 parents in Saudi Arabia have a savings plan dedicated to educating their children. According to the survey, a copy of which was obtained by Asharq Al-Awsat, 32 % of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Qatar Says it Will Build World's Biggest Blue Ammonia Plant

Qatar announced Wednesday that it will build the world's biggest plant making blue ammonia -- one of the new fuels being touted as a cleaner energy source. Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi said the plant would cost $1.2 billion and start production in early 2026. State-owned Qatar Energy, a firm that…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Regragui Appointed Morocco Coach Ahead of World Cup

Former Moroccan international Walid Regragui has been appointed head coach of the national side just three months before the 2022 World Cup, the football federation announced Wednesday. The 46-year-old takes over from Franco-Bosnian Vahid Halilhodzic, who was dismissed on August 11 because of "differences of opinion" over preparations for the…

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