Here’s a look at Qatar’s economy and how this tiny country was able to spend so much to host the FIFA World Cup: For most of its existence, the tribes of Qatar relied on pearl diving and fishing for …
Iran threatens Saudi Arabia over media coverage of protests -analysis
Iran seems to be hinting that not only could it empower attacks on Saudi Arabia but that it will consider stirring up anti-Saudi voices, whether via Qatar or through other methods.
Saudi Arabia fan treks 1,600km across the Arabian Desert to attend Qatar 2022
Shortly after Saudi Arabia booked their spot at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, avid football fan and extreme hiker Abdullah al-Salmi devised a plan to combine his two passions, planning his most …
How Qatar bought up Britain
As the world’s attention turns to the emirate for the World Cup, an Observer investigation reveals that it and its ruling family have amassed a £10bn property empire …
Qatar: No ‘white elephant’ legacy for World Cup stadiums
One of the World Cup stadiums in Qatar is named after the Persian Gulf country’s international dialing code — 974 — and another is called “Education City.” They’re unusual names that hardly sound like …
S&P Upgrades Qatar’s Credit Rating on Shrinking Debt Burden
Ratings agency S&P on Friday raised Qatar’s long-term sovereign credit rating to “AA” from “AA-“, citing improvements in the government’s fiscal position. “Qatar’s debt interest costs as a share of …
S&P Upgrades Qatar’s Credit Rating on Shrinking Debt Burden
Ratings agency S&P on Friday raised Qatar’s long-term sovereign credit rating to “AA” from “AA-“, citing improvements in the government’s fiscal position. “Qatar’s debt interest costs as a share of …
After Saudi, fintech major Clear expands ops to UAE, Bahrain, Oman
Fintech online taxation and software company Clear has announced it is looking to expand in the five GCC countries–UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait. The startup has already achieved significant …
Japan seek quarter-final spot after ‘Agony of Doha’
Japan will remember with anguish a World Cup qualifier 28 years ago in Qatar when they were within seconds of reaching their first finals only to concede a stoppage-time equaliser to Iraq which sent …
Explaining the Status of Women in Qatar Ahead of 2022 World Cup
The foreign fans flocking to Doha for the 2022 FIFA World Cup will find an emirate where women have been driving for decades, hold public office and wield influence through other high-profile roles.