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Al Qahtani meets US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Treasury 20 Nov 2022 - 09:37 am

New Delhi: Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Counterterrorism and Mediation in Conflict Resolution H E Dr. Mutlaq bin Majed...

Raffles, Fairmont open doors for World Cup fans 20 Nov 2022 - 09:03 am

Doha: The ultra-luxury Raffles Doha and luxury Fairmont Doha – which herald the entry of the aspirational Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Fairmont...

Qatar's trade balance surplus surges 85.6 percent in Q3 of 2022 19 Nov 2022 - 11:52 pm

Doha: Qatar recorded a merchandise trade balance surplus (difference between total exports and imports) in Q3 2022 of QR107.3bn up from QR57.8bn in...

Turkish officials, media professionals praise Qatar's efforts to host tournament 19 Nov 2022 - 11:37 pm

Doha: Several Turkish officials and media professionals have praised the efforts of Qatar at various levels to host the FIFA World Cup Qatar...

Qatar Committee for reconstruction of Gaza selects two locations to display World Cup matches 19 Nov 2022 - 11:27 pm

Gaza: The Qatar Committee for Reconstruction of Gaza has selected two places in the Palestinian territories to display the 2022 FIFA World Cup...

UN Secretary-General arrives in Doha 19 Nov 2022 - 11:04 pm

Doha: The Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres arrived on Saturday in Doha to attend the opening ceremony of the FIFA World...

United Kingdom pavilion at FIFA World Cup opened 19 Nov 2022 - 10:57 pm

Doha: The United Kingdom on Saturday opened its pavilion named "The Garden of GREAT", as part of its activities of the FIFA World...

Caretaker Prime Minister of Lebanon arrives in Doha 19 Nov 2022 - 08:48 pm

Doha: The Caretaker Prime Minister of Lebanon Najib Mikati, arrived in Doha today, November 19, 2022, to attend the opening ceremony of the...

Education Above All Foundation launches "Achieving Goals" campaign 19 Nov 2022 - 08:26 pm

Doha: On the margins of the organisation of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the Education Above All Foundation, launched a campaign titled...

QIB, in partnership with Visa, breaks First Guinness World Records title for largest football mosaic (flag) 19 Nov 2022 - 08:17 pm

Doha: Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), has set a new world record in building the largest football mosaic (flag), hosted at Doha Festival City’s...

More than a game media campaign launched 19 Nov 2022 - 07:19 pm

DOHA: The #MoreThanAGame media campaign was launched with a roundtable discussion, as part of Generation Amazing Foundation’s annual Youth Festival. During the launch...

Qatar Airways' World Cup song, "C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S.," hits 11 million views on YouTube within 48 hours 19 Nov 2022 - 06:49 pm

Doha: Just two days after its upload, "C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S.,"Qatar Airways' official FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 song featuring superstar DJ Rodge and internationally acclaimed...

QU president considers World Cup as turning point in Qatar's contemporary history 19 Nov 2022 - 05:22 pm

Doha: The President of Qatar University (QU) Dr. Hassan bin Rashid Al Derham, has affirmed that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 represents...

Qatar’s new solar power plant to help the country deliver a carbon-neutral FIFA World Cup 19 Nov 2022 - 01:54 pm

The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has announced that carbon savings from Qatar’s new 800 MW solar power plant will be...

BTS Jungkook to headline FIFA World Cup opening ceremony with "Dreamers"; soundtrack to release few hours before 19 Nov 2022 - 10:58 am

Doha: Calling all ARMYs! It’s the moment that you’ve been waiting for as the performance of BTS’ Jungkook happens tomorrow at the opening...

40 refurbished dhow boats to operate during World Cup 19 Nov 2022 - 09:30 am

Doha:A special treat for football fans who want to experience Qatar through sailing as 40 refurbished dhow boats are ready to operate during...

Generation Amazing achieving social impact through football 19 Nov 2022 - 08:57 am

Doha: Generation Amazing Foundation, the legacy initiative by the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, has taken advantage of the power of sport...

CRA grants radio spectrum to media and broadcasters for World Cup 18 Nov 2022 - 10:36 pm

Doha: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has granted all broadcasting and media rights holders the radio spectrum that enables more than 3.5 billion...