The Belgian ambassador to Qatar congratulated the 2022 FIFA World Cup hosts on their “impressive and integrated” tournament preparations during a visit to the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy ... ( read original story ...)
Camels back on the racing tracks in Qatar after Covid-19 pause
Camels and their robot jockeys are back on the racing track for a local competition in Qatar, as the racing season slowly resumed its activities in September after being interrupted early in February ... ( read original story ...)
Can Georgia’s Republican senators retain their closely contested seats?
In Georgia, nearly 2 million people -- more than a quarter of registered voters -- have already cast their ballots, with some waiting in line for hours to do so. The state has become a new ... ( read original story ...)
Activist for Georgia’s homeless and death-row inmates dies
Murphy Davis, a determined advocate for death row inmates and homeless people in Georgia, died on Thursday of complications related to cancer. She was 72. ( read original story ...)
Oren warns U.S. Jews to ‘be aware’ Biden will defy Israel on Palestine and Iran issues
Former Israeli ambassador Oren tells US Jews of “major policy differences” between Biden and Israel, on Palestine and Iran, and Iran threatens Israel’s future. ( read original story ...)
NU-Q webinar on Palestine discusses recent changes
A webinar organised by the Palestine Student Club at Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) on ‘The Future of the Question of Palestine’ included analyses and critical insights from Yara Hawari, ... ( read original story ...)
Oman $2 billion bond sale hit by weak demand ahead of U.S. vote
Oman's new $2 billion bond disappointed on Thursday, with demand hit by worries about the country's worsening credit trajectory and wider market jitters ahead of the U.S. elections on Nov. 3. ( read original story ...)
Oman: Four arrested for smuggling illegal expat workers
Dubai: Four people have been arrested on charges of smuggling illegal expat workers into Oman by sea, local media reported on Thursday. According to a statement issued by the Royal Oman Police ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon’s Former Prime Minister Tapped to Lead Again Despite Cries for Change
Saad Hariri, who stepped down amid antigovernment protests last year, could return as the head of the government amid multiple crises. ( read original story ...)
Why Is Saad Hariri Back In Charge of Lebanon?
An entrenched sectarian political system, self-serving leaders leftover from the civil war, and a protest movement more ambitious than organized seem to have set ... ( read original story ...)