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Qatar’s emir names new PM, carries out cabinet reshuffle

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani named by the emir as the country’s new prime minister.

Al Jazeera

Guterres Calls on Developed Countries to Fulfill Promise, Support Developing Nations

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has stressed the need to reform the global financial system and urged international financial institutions to devise ways to provide financing.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Qatar’s Emir Affirms Continued Support to Help Türkiye Overcome Earthquake’s Repercussions

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani stressed that his country will continue to offer support to Türkiye to overcome the repercussions of the earthquake. He made his remarks during his meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday in Istanbul. The two leaders discussed strategic relations between…

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Man Utd sale: Emir of Qatar's plans detailed as Glazers hope for £6bn bidding war

Manchester United are on the look out for new owners and a Qatari-backed consortium has joined the race alongside Britain's richest man Sir Jim Radcliffe to buy from the Glazers

Daily Mirror

In Presence of Saudi Crown Prince, Germany’s Wehrlein Takes CORE Diriyah E-Prix 2023 Lead

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa attended on Saturday the CORE Diriyah E-Prix 2023 race. German racer Pascal Wehrlein won the tournament hosted by the historic city and in the presence of a large…

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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

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…

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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…

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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

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…

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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

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

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

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…

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The Independent UK

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

Al Jazeera

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.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

The Independent UK

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

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Evening Standard

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.

The Times of India

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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