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Qatar Gas Summit Set to Kick off in Doha on Tuesday

Qatar is preparing for the launch of its sixth summit for the 11-member Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) on Tuesday at a time when the world is witnessing an escalation in the Russia-Ukraine crisis, which threatens Europe’s gas supply. Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received Algeria’s President…

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Iran, Qatar to sign major agreements on Raisi’s Doha visit

Transport Minister Ghasemi says four deals will be signed, including one for a sea tunnel to connect the two countries.

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Star Rally Racers Ignite ‘Desert X Prix’ in NEOM

Witnessing the participation of a group of the most prominent stars of rally racing, led by Qatar’s Nasser Al-Attiyah, Spain’s Carlos Sainz and Sweden’s Timmy Hansen, Extreme E Season 2 for electric SUVs is set to kick off with the Desert X Prix in NEOM on Feb.

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Algerian President to Visit to Qatar on Saturday

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune will visit Qatar on Saturday at the invitation of Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. The visit aims to bolster the brotherly ties between both countries and boost bilateral cooperation, the Algerian presidency said in a statement. During his visit, Tebboune will also participate in…

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EU Speaks with US, Qatar, Egypt as Alternatives for Russian Gas

The European Union would be able to cope with a partial disruption to gas imports from Russia, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, adding that the EU has spoken with several countries, including the US, Qatar and Egypt about increasing gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) deliveries. Escalating…

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Andy Murray suffers humiliating career milestone in Roberto Bautista Agut loss in Qatar

Andy Murray was humiliated at the Qatar Open on Wednesday, winning just one game in his humbling defeat against Roberto Bautista Agut

Daily Mirror

Andy Murray crashes out of Qatar Open after winning just one game against Roberto Bautista Agut

Andy Murray crashed out of the Qatar Open in the last 16 as he fell to a heavy defeat to Roberto Bautista Agut.

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Singapore resumes border reopening after pause due to Omicron outbreak

Singapore will expand quarantine-free travel to Hong Kong, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates this month, its health ministry said on Wednesday, resuming border reopening after a pause due to an outbreak of the coronavirus.

Reuters

Toby Alderweireld makes Lionel Messi comparison and reveals the reason he left Tottenham

Toby Alderweireld has revealed why he made the move away from the Premier League and what his new life is like in Qatar, having swapped north London for Al-Duhail last year

Football London

Qatar excited to welcome and show world its transformation during World Cup

The Qatar World Cup is just nine months away, which is both good and bad news for Fatma Al-Nuaimi, the communications director for the local organizing committee.

Los Angeles Times

Andy Murray vows to make life difficult for Roberto Bautista Agut at Qatar Open

Murray almost retired after his last meeting with Roberto Bautista Agut in 2019

The Independent UK

Gulf Countries Urge against Afghanistan Being Used to Launch Terror Attacks

Representatives of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held talks with a Taliban delegation, led by Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, in Qatar’s capital, Doha, on Monday. They discussed the situation in Afghanistan and means to address the challenges facing humanitarian work in the country. GCC officials expressed concern that “terrorist…

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Egypt steps up Gaza role after brokering last year's truce

In the months since it mediated a cease-fire in Gaza last May, Egypt has sent crews to clear rubble and promised to build vast new apartment complexes

The Independent UK

Dutchman Van Marwijk Fired as UAE Coach for Second Time

Bert van Marwijk has been fired as head coach of the United Arab Emirates with two rounds of Asia's World Cup preliminaries remaining. The United Arab Emirates Football Association announced on social media on Saturday that the Dutchman, who led his home nation to the 2010 World Cup final, and…

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Arab Artists Organize Touring Exhibition in 3 Continents

In a first-of-its-kind event, the Jordanian capital is hosting a touring exhibition organized by three Arab artists: Salman Al Malik (Qatar), Mohammed Jaloos (Jordan), and Qasim al-Saadi (Iraq – The Netherlands). The opening is scheduled for February 9.

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Chelsea Forward Ziyech Quits Morocco National Team

Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech says he has no plans to return to the Morocco national team even if they qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, suggesting he has quit international football for good after a fallout with coach Vahid Halilhodzic. Ziyech has been involved in a war of…

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Rabat, Doha Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Relations

Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani and his Moroccan counterpart Aziz Akhannouch co-chaired Monday the 8th session of the High Joint Commission in Doha. The two sides signed six agreements and memoranda of understanding in various sectors, including on cooperation in the fields of endowments…

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Olympics Not The Only Games This Year

While China’s many human rights problems have been highlighted as the main reason for the boycott, it can be said that a secondary target is the Olympic movement itself.

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Qatar and UAE leaders meet for first time since Gulf crisis ended

Sheikh Tamim meets Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed on sidelines of lunch hosted by China’s Xi Jinping in Beijing.

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Egypt's Sisi Meets Qatari Emir, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince in Beijing

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held talks Saturday in Beijing with several world leaders on the sidelines of the luncheon hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping in honor of the heads of state and government participating in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games. Sisi met with the Crown…

Daily Mirror

Beer could be sold at Qatar stadiums as Brits support England during World Cup 2022

England fans will be delighted if there is a last-minute change of heart so they can have a pint as they support Gareth Southgate’s team. Bosses are discussing whether they could allow Bud Light to be sold

Reuters

U.S. faces snags in bid to speed up at-risk Afghan evacuations

A lack of flights and the search for a new U.S. reception center are among the hurdles facing the White House as it races to speed up the evacuation of at-risk Afghans from their homeland, according to a senior U.S. official and others familiar with the new plan.

Sports Illustrated

Concacaf World Cup Qualifying Scenarios: How Canada, USMNT, Mexico Can Reach Qatar

It's the 2026 tournament cohosts who are in the strongest shape to make it to Qatar later this year. Here's what lies ahead in the final qualifying window.

The Independent UK

‘I was lucky I didn’t go into a coma’: Football’s fight against extreme heat and the climate crisis

Temperatures are rising across the globe. Sam Webb asks what this means for players already struggling with the heat

The Guardian - US

Lessons from Concacaf qualifying: US insecurity in the cold and Canada’s surge

Canada are all but assured of a place at Qatar 2022 but US Soccer’s decision to play the weakest team in the group in freezing conditions was an odd one

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