In an interview with AFP, Qatar's Labor Minister Ali bin Samikh Al Marri said "racism" was behind the onslaught on his country's record. "They don't want to allow a small country, an Arab country, an Islamic country, to organize the World Cup," he said.

Falconry was added to the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage in 2010, in countries including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

"You guys are used to bending your knees in the games. Some people agree, some people don’t agree with that. And Iran is exactly the same," coach Coach Carlos Queiroz said, according to a video of the press conference. "It is out of question to think that the Iran national...

Doha, Qatar—The 22-deck cruise ship MSC World Europa (floating hotel) has docked at Doha Port for FIFA World Cup fans to relish the experience of a stay in the ship. The cruise ship can accommodate 6,700 World Cup fans. It designed with the highest standards of security and safety. MSC...

Here are some of the cultural conventions football fans should know when visiting the emirate, which, like other Arab nations, prides itself on its hospitality.

The countdown to the World Cup in Qatar has begun as the first such tournament held on the Arab soil will kick off on Sunday when the host country face Ecuador. The event marks the culmination of Qatar's campaign first to host the tournament and then to build infrastructure worth...

Passion for football in the Middle East runs deep, but a week before the start of the World Cup, the fervor is not universal as high costs are keeping many MENA fans away.

Even as serious rights violations -- including corruption, human trafficking, racism and discrimination -- persist across Europe and US, Western world opts to focus on Qatar.

United Nations, US—Reiterating their pledge to continue providing aid to Afghanistan, Qatar and Kuwait have said they will continue to work with international relief organizations in order to ensure food security for the country. Sheikha Alia Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, UN Permanent Representative of Qatar, said at a UN General...

DOHA, QATAR - Qatar plans to open a new center in Jordan for issuing visas in the near future, in order to complete procedures for acquiring Work Residence Permit. The Qatari Ministry of Interior said five new centers for Qatar visas will soon be opened in Jordan, Tunisia, Morocco, Kenya...

Doha, Qatar— Thousands of migrant workers wearing the colors of Argentina, Brazil and England staged a World Cup rally in Doha Friday, less than 10 days from the start of the tournament. Fans of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Harry Kane converged on the Doha seafront for a march that would normally...

Less than ten days before they play their first game in the tournament, Qatar has picked up a 26-man squad for the World Cup exclusively made up of home-based players. The hosts will play their first game against Ecuador in the opening match on November 20.

While Qatar's Gulf neighbours Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates established relations with Israel through agreements mediated by the United States in 2020, Qatar has stayed short of it. The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken referred to the flight agreement with Qatar as "a historic event and an essential...

An unknown number of players were on a Qatar Airways jet from New York that was among the first flights to use a new part of Hamad international airport that opened Thursday, an AFP photographer at the airport said. Many in the 26-man squad, including captain Christian Pulisic, are based...

After the multi-billion dollar overhaul, Hamad International Airport will take its capacity from 40 million passengers a year to 58 million, Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker told a news conference.

A deal was brokered between Qatar and Israel, who do not have diplomatic relations, so that flights are "temporarily operated" during the World Cup, said a statement from world football's governing body. The tournament starts November 20.

Dubai, UAE—  The economies of the Gulf Cooperation Council will likely receive a boost from the FIFA 2022 World Cup, as more than 1.2 million fans are expected to attend the event. According to a survey conducted by S&P Ratings, the influx of football fans from around the world will...

There are at least 25,000 rooms free even during the peak days of the World Cup, expected between November 24 and November 28, organizing committee accommodation director Omar Al-Jaber told a press conference.

The Arabian Gulf countries have hosted some of the biggest sporting events during the past decade. The World Cup is set to cement the region's position as sporting hub.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia---Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) has announced it will allocate 780 scheduled, additional and shuttle flights connecting Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam to Hamad International Airport and Doha International Airport, with a combined total of 254,000 seats for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 matches beginning November 20. "Football-loving guests...

Doha, Qatar— Qatar Civil Aviation Authority has promised a "unique travel experience" for football fans of the World Cup in the country with preparations for the global event having already been completed. Mohammed Faleh Al Hajri, in charge of managing Civil Aviation Authority, said preparations for the FIFA World Cup...

The Planning and Statistics Authority (PSA) has released the 105th issue of (Qatar; Monthly Statistics) bulletin for the month of September, which showed total broad money supply (M2) increasing 11.4 percent YoY to US$189 billion (QR 688 billion).

The rating agency predicts that increased oil prices would lead to significant fiscal surpluses in 2022–2023.

Doha--The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has issued Treasury Bills and Sukuk for periods of one week, one month, three, six and nine months worth QR 6 billion ($1.6 billion), and the auction attracted a record amount of bids totaling QR 9.75 billion. In a statement, QCB stated that the treasury...

A short drive north, sparks from drills and grinders light up a Doha golf club, where workers are constructing a stage that will hold the many concerts planned for the 29-day tournament. As the night progresses, cranes are still moving and workers are finishing buildings in Lusail, close to the...

Most of the GCC states have raised their key interest rates in the wake of the Federal Reserve's decision to raise its key policy rate by three-quarters of a percentage point. The two largest economies of the region, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, both raised rates by 75 basis points.

The interior ministry of Qatar said officers launched an operation "acting on a piece of information about a website that promotes the sale of cups that mimic the true shape of the World Cup."

Human rights groups accuse Qatar of under-reporting deaths. The government strongly disputes reports that thousands have died on construction site accidents or from heat-related illnesses in the country's searing summer temperatures.

Dubai, UAE— Dubai has begun to give out multiple-entry tourist visa for "Hayya cardholders" traveling to Doha for the World Cup this month. In this regard, Dubai's General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA)  issued the first 90-day multiple-entry tourist visa to Mohammed Jalal, a Jordanian football fan. This...

Under Sanchez, Qatar have already caused a major surprise once at a major tournament in the Middle East, beating Japan to take the Asian Cup in 2019.

Lusail Iconic Stadium, which will host the final on Dec 18, is Qatar's biggest with a capacity of 80,000. There are plans to transform it into a community hub after the World Cup.

Doha, Qatar— Qatar and Azerbaijan have decided to enhance relations in the fields of energy and trade and in this regard Qatar Chamber and the SMEs Business Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan signed on Sunday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish the Qatar-Azerbaijan Joint Business Council. Speaking...

In order to help football fans who lose their passport or get arrested, Qatar has opened a World Cup consular facility, a first of its kind at a major sporting event. More than 40 countries will have offices in the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center alongside the police, interior ministry...

The company had reported a net profit of $12.27mn for H1.

Project is part of the world's biggest natural gas reserves.

The secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council condemned remarks by Germany's interior minister on the World Cup due to be hosted in Doha. Qatar summoned Germany's ambassador to protest against comments made by Interior Minister Nancy Faeser casting doubt on whether the Gulf state should host the football World...

Taking a serious note of German Interior Minister's comments casting doubt on whether the Gulf state should host the football World Cup, Qatar has summoned Germany's ambassador to lodge a protest. Calling the comments as "unacceptable and provocative, Qatar demanded a clarification.

Firm's Q3, 2022 profit fell compared to Q3 in 2021.

The efforts are intended to jumpstart the nascent tourism sector in the once closed-off kingdom, which only began issuing tourist visas in September 2019 -- just months before the coronavirus pandemic decimated the industry globally.

Qatar is currently more like a workshop of preparation and equipping, in which Qataris and residents have engaged. Brotherly and friendly countries have put their capabilities at our disposal. These are originally part of the goals of such events that encourage cooperation, fraternity and exchange of experiences, he adds.

Qatar energy minister also called on governments and multilateral institutions to condemn sabotage and military attacks on energy infrastructure or electricity networks.

"Negotiations with the European league began eight months ago, and its goal is to involve a club from Dubai in the prestigious tournament, in addition to hosting some matches in the city," said Al Naboodah, the former president of Dubai's Al-Shabab Al-Ahli football club.

Crowds are already growing as a World Cup buzz mounts. Fan zone attractions and temporary stores are being set up around Nama's camel enclosure and the hundreds of small stores selling incense, spices, carpets, gold and even falcons and other birds and animals. Press reports said stores will be allowed...

Doha, Qatar— Qatar Tourism has thrown open more than 20 hotels, resorts and new tourist destinations in the country ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The projects and tourist attractions will be ready to receive football fans from next month. In a statement on Sunday, Qatar Tourism stated...

The authority said that digital tax stamps are distinctive marks in the form of a physical label or digital code containing encrypted data.

The agreement gives Shell an effective net participating stake of 9.375 percent in the NFS project, out of a 25 percent interest available for international partners.

There is a need for concerted efforts by citizens and residents to make this global event a success, Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim said in an interview to a local Qatari newspaper, adding that the World Cup Qatar 2022 will leave a unique imprint in the history of the FIFA World...

Five women are suing Qatar Airways and the state-run Qatar Civil Aviation Authority after they were removed from flights for non-consensual gynecological examinations in October 2020.

The authorized capital of the company is US$78 million.

The earnings per share amounted to $0.54.