Paris, France -- As well as being optimistic about the future of his war-ravaged country, Rami Al Ali has other...
Istanbul, Turkey - Turkey's competition authority has launched an investigation into Spotify for anti-competitive practices as a deputy minister demanded...
Doha, Qatar---Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history on Tuesday, roaring back to beat...Saudi Arabia, ranked a lowly 51st in the world, equalized early in the second half through Saleh Al-Shehri, silencing the hordes of Argentina fans.
Argentina laid siege to the Saudi goal as the minutes ticked away but Saudi goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais proved unbeatable and the final whistle sparked scenes of jubilation.
England, Germany and five other European teams at the World Cup on Monday abandoned plans to wear a rainbow-themed armband...The "OneLove" armband due to be warn by the likes of England captain Harry Kane and Germany counterpart Manuel Neuer is designed as part of a campaign to promote inclusivity.
The armbands had widely been viewed as a protest against laws in host nation Qatar, where homosexuality is illegal.
“Qatar has done everything in the best way, I don't understand some critics, because we didn't find these kind of...Qatar has prepared an integrated infrastructure for the FIFA World Cup, says Inter-Parliamentary Union President Duarte Pacheco
Pacheco also praises the labor reforms implemented by the State of Qatar to protect the rights of workers
Fireworks, cultural performances add to the grand opening ceremony attended by regional leaders, heads of delegations and sports panels and...Fireworks, cultural performances added to the grand opening ceremony attended by regional leaders, heads of delegations and sports committees and federations, dipomats and fans
Qatar becomes the first home team to lose its opening World Cup match as Ecuador cruises to a 2-0 victory over the host
- Qatar's Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thami was present in the impressive Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, 50 kilometers (31...
The list of foreign dignitaries included Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. FIFA president Gianni Infantino sat next to the Saudi leader.
World Cup organisers hope the start of the football will quell the controversies that have overshadowed preparations for the tournament ever since Qatar was named as host nation.
The new museum, set to open in 2026, will follow the history of London from its earliest days through Roman...The 20,000 skeletal remains of historic Londoners will also need to be transported with care
The new location of Museum of London at Smithfield Market is in the heart of a new cultural centre and is expected to double or maybe triple the visitor figures
Regarding the rights of workers, it is unfair that the world does not see the great progress and clear development...The International Federation and Qatar want to present an exceptional tournament, which will make the world feel proud of football, says FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Regarding the rights of workers, it is unfair that the world does not see the great progress and clear development that the State of Qatar has achieved in this field, he adds
Few countries could have afforded the $200 billion-plus bill that the tiny but super-wealthy emirate has paid for its spectacular...The World Cup has become such an expensive and controversial behemoth that FIFA may struggle to find a single country ready to shoulder the task of hosting.
The tournament is expanding to 48 teams when the circus moves to the United States, Canada and Mexico in 2026.
The last time a piece of art from Warhol's "Death and Disaster" series was sold in 2013, it set a...In May, Warhol's 1964 portrait of Marilyn Monroe, "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn," was auctioned for $195 million, becoming the most expensive 20th-century work ever sold at auction.
The piece of art sold Wednesday came from a private collection and Sotheby's gave no information on the buyer.
Falconry was added to the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage in 2010, in countries including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and...Sever "Little Falconers" have gathered in a tent ahead of the football World Cup in Qatar, in a bid to introduce visitors to a practice inherited from their forefathers.
The "Promising Falconers" contest for 11-15 year olds sees each falconer choose the perfect moment to release their bird in order to snatch their prey.
