Reporter/ Alexandra Evangelista

First massive cruise ship to serve as floating hotel for FIFA World Cup fans docks in Qatar 10 Nov 2022 - 11:04 am

Doha: The first of the three floating hotels has arrived in Qatar this morning. The cruise ship MSC World Europa docked at Old...

World Cup Moments: First-ever mascot debut, live satellite broadcast and Pickles found stolen trophy in 1966 09 Nov 2022 - 03:33 pm

The 1966 World Cup held in England saw the participation of 16 teams including North Korea. Hosted across seven towns and eight stadiums,...

10 Insta-worthy goalpost installations unveiled around Qatar 09 Nov 2022 - 10:38 am

Doha: Ten artistically decorated goalposts have been unveiled at several iconic landmarks in Qatar. The Insta-worthy art installations named "Posts of Qatar" significantly...

World Cup Moments: Iconic pitch invader headlined 1962 tournament 08 Nov 2022 - 03:14 pm

Doha: After more than a decade, the FIFA World Cup returned to South America in 1962 in Chile with 16 participating teams. Two...

World Cup Moments: Pele and Fontaine etched their names in football history in 1958 07 Nov 2022 - 11:39 am

Doha: The year 1958 in the world of football is marked with back-to-back breakthroughs. From the most awaited championship to the introduction of...

World Cup Moments: Games on television as tournament returns to Europe; final match paves way for 'Miracle of Berne' 06 Nov 2022 - 10:09 am

Doha: The FIFA World Cup returned to Europe for its fifth edition in 1954, after 16 years. The Alpine nation, Switzerland, hosted the...

World Cup Moments: Fourth edition returns after 12 years, Brazil-Uruguay match marks one of football history's biggest upsets 03 Nov 2022 - 02:26 pm

Doha: It was after 12 years when football's biggest tournament returned to the pitch for its fourth edition after the Second World War....

Over 100 fake FIFA World Cup trophies seized in Qatar 02 Nov 2022 - 11:26 am

Doha: A total of 144 counterfeit FIFA World Cup trophies were seized in Qatar. The operation was conducted by the Economic and Cyber...

Entry requirements to Qatar as FIFA World Cup fans begin arriving 02 Nov 2022 - 10:08 am

Doha: Less than three weeks are left in the calendar until the FIFA World Cup kicks off and Qatar started receiving international fans...

World Cup Moments: Italy became first team to defend title, wardrobe malfunction makes for a fun moment and Brazil leaves an impact in 1938 01 Nov 2022 - 01:41 pm

Doha: War loomed over Europe in 1938 when the FIFA World Cup was held in France. A total of 37 teams participated in...

Ministry inaugurates World Cup Services Center 01 Nov 2022 - 11:39 am

Doha: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) launched the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Services Center for merchants and manufacturers. The Ministry...

World Cup Moments: 1934 edition hosted grander tournament, first live radio broadcast, and one player to represent two nations in consecutive finals 31 Oct 2022 - 02:47 pm

Doha: Four years after the inaugural FIFA World Cup held at Uruguay in 1930, Italy was chosen as the next host for the...

World Cup Moments: Four teams in same boat, one-armed goal scorer and La Celeste conquered inaugural 1930 Uruguay tournament 30 Oct 2022 - 03:14 pm

Seeing the grainy black and white video of the first FIFA World Cup Finals between Uruguay and Argentina from 92 year ago might...

Local artist reimagines Qatar's iconic buildings into witty artworks 30 Oct 2022 - 11:57 am

Doha: A local artist in Qatar is reimagining popular landmarks and stunning architectures in the country into witty works of art. Under his...

Larger-than-life Jeff Koons sculpture draws attention at Corniche 26 Oct 2022 - 12:38 pm

Doha: A gigantic public art installation of a dugong has recently been placed at Corniche, catching the eyes of passers-by in the area....

BTS Jungkook on a visit to Qatar; takes social media by storm 25 Oct 2022 - 02:28 pm

Doha: Jeon Jungkook, the youngest member of the global sensation BTS has been spotted going around Doha today. Several residents in Qatar were...

Qatar Customs thwarts attempt to smuggle methamphetamine 24 Oct 2022 - 12:41 pm

Doha: The Postal Consignment Department of Air Cargo and Private Airports Customs thwarted an attempt to smuggle methamphetamine into Qatar. The total weight...