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Qatar re-evaluating its role as mediator in Gaza ceasefire talks Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:31Published 18 hours ago

The reign of racket sports in Qatar, from tennis to padel Racket sports are very popular in Qatar, starting with tennis that draws to Doha the top players like Tunisian champion Ons Jabeur. The popularity of Padel is also on the rise with a growing number of.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 12:00Published 2 days ago

Hamas rejects latest Gaza truce proposal, demands permanent ceasefire Hamas said it had handed its response to mediators in Egypt and Qatar. It said any agreement must end Israel's war in Gaza. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 4 days ago

WATCH: Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr across the world From Qatar to Iran Muslims celebrate the final day of Ramadan. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:00Published 1 week ago

Qatar: promoting sports as a pillar of the nation Sports is a key element of Qatar’s National vision 2030. In addition to the National Sports Day, the country is keen to develop a great variety of sports from boxing to fencing. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 12:00Published 2 weeks ago

Azzam Al Mannai, the photographer capturing the true essence of nature How do we reconnect ourselves with the essence of nature? How do we celebrate its beauty in our daily life? These are the key messages behind the work of the Qatari photographer Azzam Al Mannai. His.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:00Published 3 weeks ago

Israel Hamas war: Hostage talks via Qatar, al-Shifa hospital raids, protests in Tel Aviv All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on March 24, 2024

Israel-Hamas War: U.S. Pushes for Gaza Ceasefire Resolution Amid Qatar Talks \| Oneindia News In the latest developments, the United States intensifies pressure on Israel with a proposed ceasefire resolution for Gaza, while negotiations in Qatar persist. Stay updated on the escalating tensions.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:49Published on March 22, 2024

Israel spy chief heads to Qatar for talks Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:43Published on March 18, 2024

Watch: Qatar's medicine man healing his valuable patients Nasser Muftah is the visionary behind Oryx Falcon Veterinarian. The renowned falcon specialist turned his passion for animals into a thriving business. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 06:00Published on March 11, 2024

Palestinian Deaths in Gaza Surpass 30,000 Palestinian Deaths in Gaza , Surpass 30,000. On Feb. 29, Israeli troops opened fire on Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza City, AP reports. Over 100 people were killed, raising the war's death toll in.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published on February 29, 2024

Qatar positions itself as actor that 'will act as bridge', 'has relationships with everybody' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 06:35Published on February 28, 2024

How Qatar has played key role in Israel-Hamas negotiations Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:06Published on February 27, 2024

Qatar's emir to discuss Gaza with Macron during a state visit to France Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:56Published on February 27, 2024

Israel agrees to send a delegation of negotiators to Qatar to continue peace talks All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on February 25, 2024

Folly Bah Thibault, the journalist changing the story on girls’ education Women’s empowerment, gender equality, Folly Bah Thibault is pushing boundaries for a fair access to education, especially in Africa. Renowned journalist at Al Jazeera English in Qatar, she sat down.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:00Published on February 24, 2024

Preserving the identity of Qatar through its architectural heritage From energy efficient superstructures to repurposed old buildings or the award-winning smart city of Mshereib, Qatar is reaping the rewards from laying the foundations of a greener future. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 12:00Published on February 21, 2024

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Qatar court accepts India's appeal against death penalty to ex- Navy men Qatar court accepted India's appeal to study the death sentence handed down to eight-ex Indian Navy personnels it had arrested last year, the Times Now reported. The Qatar court had announced the death.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 24, 2023
Torment and anxiety for families as hostage deal approaches What was most striking about the Qatari announcement was the lack of information about the Palestinians who are going to be released as part of this exchange. Sky News - Published on November 23, 2023
Israel-Hamas truce to begin at 7am on Friday with first hostages to be freed - Qatar Thirteen women and children hostages held by militants in Gaza will be the first to be released - as the the temporary truce in Gaza between Israel and Hamas begins at 7am on Friday, Qatar has said. Sky News - Published on November 23, 2023

Six Messi shirts expected to be sold for more than £8m Six of the shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina's 2022 World Cup-winning campaign in Qatar are to be sold at auction and expected to fetch more than £8m. BBC Sport - Published on November 20, 2023
Bagnaia nears title as Di Giannantonio wins in Qatar Fabio di Giannantonio denies championship leader Francesco Bagnaia to claim his maiden MotoGP victory at the Qatar Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2023
'Workers' rights inaction taints World Cup legacy' "Inaction" by the Qatari government and Fifa on workers' rights is "tainting the legacy" of the 2022 World Cup, according to Amnesty International. BBC Sport - Published on November 16, 2023

India appeals against death penalty to 8 Navy veterans in Qatar IndiaTimes - Published on November 9, 2023Also reported by •DNA
Efforts on to free veterans in Qatar, says Navy chief The Indian government is making all efforts to secure the release of eight naval veterans who have been incarcerated and sentenced to death in Qatar. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R. Hari Kumar stated.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 30, 2023
Met families of 8 on Qatar death row, said government will make every effort for release: EAM Jaishankar Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has met with the family members of the eight former Indian Navy personnel who were sentenced to death by a Qatari court. He assured them that the government would make.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 30, 2023
'Govt working on getting 8 Indians detained in Qatar released': Navy chief Speaking at an event in Goa, Admiral Hari Kumar said, "Every effort is being made by the government to ensure we take this up through the legal course and we get relief for our personnel". This comes.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 30, 2023

Govt attaches highest importance to case: Jaishankar tells families of 8 ex-Navy officers sentenced to death in Qatar Assuring the families of full support, Jaishankar stressed that the government attaches highest importance to the case. "Met this morning with the families of the 8 Indians detained in Qatar. Stressed.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 30, 2023
Government will wage legal battle for 8 held in Qatar: BJP The BJP announced India's intent to pursue a legal battle to secure the release of eight former Indian Navy personnel facing death sentences in Qatar. The Ministry of External Affairs is actively.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 27, 2023
Indian government should step up efforts to repatriate eight ex-Naval officers from Qatar: Veteran's kin The Indian Government should step up its efforts and bring back the eight Navy veterans who have been sentenced to death by a Qatari Court for alleged espionage, a relative of one of the eight former.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 27, 2023	Ex-navy men sentenced to death on mysterious espionage charges Eight former Indian navy men have been sentenced to death in Qatar on espionage charges. Sky News - Published on October 27, 2023
Commander Sugunakar Pakala crossed equator twice on Navy's sole sail ship in 25-year career Commander Sugunakar Pakala, one of the eight former Indian naval officers facing a death sentence in Qatar, has had an impressive career and achieved the milestone of crossing the equator twice on INS.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 27, 2023	Qatar court sentences eight Indian ex-Navymen to death Eight former Indian Navy personnel have been sentenced to death by a Qatari court on charges that have not been made public. The men, who were working with a firm involved in training Qatari defense.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 27, 2023
All civilian hostages could be freed from Gaza in days if ceasefire agreed, negotiators say All the civilians being held hostage in Gaza can be released in days, if there is a pause in the fighting, the Qataris leading negotiations say. Sky News - Published on October 26, 2023	Who are the 8 Indian Navy veterans sentenced to death in Qatar IndiaTimes - Published on October 26, 2023Also reported by •DNA
8 Indians awarded death penalty in Qatar; deeply shocked by verdict, says MEA IndiaTimes - Published on October 26, 2023	Hostage negotiations could be jeopardised by Gaza ground offensive, mediators warn Negotiations to release more Hamas hostages from Gaza are ongoing but could be jeopardised by an Israeli ground offensive, Qatari mediators have warned. Sky News - Published on October 25, 2023
What are PSG's owners planning with Braga stake? PSG's Qatari owners have not yet achieved their goal of dominating European football, so could their stake in Braga be a second shot at glory? BBC Sport - Published on October 24, 2023	Man Utd shares slump after Qatari businessman withdraws from bid process Manchester United shares have fallen notably in pre-market trading with a full sale of the club less likely as billionaire Sir Jim Ratclife pursues a minority stake. Sky News - Published on October 16, 2023
FIA reassessing Hamilton penalty in Qatar Formula 1's governing body is reassessing a penalty Lewis Hamilton received at the Qatar Grand Prix for crossing the track without permission. BBC Sport - Published on October 15, 2023	The tiny gulf state of Qatar may end up playing an outsized role in Israel's hostage negotiations Hamas's barbaric attack on southern Israel and the coming ground offensive in Gaza has upended relations in other strategically vital parts of the Middle East - the oil rich kingdoms of the Gulf. Sky News - Published on October 15, 2023
Sheikh Jassim withdraws from bid to buy Man Utd Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani withdraws from the process to buy Manchester United. BBC Sport - Published on October 14, 2023	Qatari businessman 'withdrawing from process' to buy Man Utd Qatari businessman Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani has withdrawn from the process to buy Manchester United, Sky News understands. Sky News - Published on October 14, 2023
Hamilton accepts blame for Qatar crash with Russell Lewis Hamilton accepts the blame for a collision with Mercedes team-mate George Russell at the start of the Qatar Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published on October 8, 2023	Verstappen wins in Qatar as Hamilton and Russell collide Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell collided at the start before Max Verstappen went on to dominate the Qatar Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published on October 8, 2023
Verstappen takes third F1 world title in Qatar Red Bull's Max Verstappen clinches a third world title by finishing second in a chaotic and incident-packed sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published on October 7, 2023	Verstappen on pole in Qatar as title looms Max Verstappen storms to pole position at the Qatar Grand Prix and needed only one run in the final qualifying session to do it. BBC Sport - Published on October 6, 2023
Verstappen tops Qatar practice before qualifying Max Verstappen makes a good start to the weekend on which he will likely clinch his third world title by setting the pace in first practice in Qatar. BBC Sport - Published on October 6, 2023	'A lot of people were happy': David Beckham defends Qatar ambassador role David Beckham has insisted he was not upset by the criticism he received over his decision to accept millions of pounds from Qatar to serve as a football ambassador around last year's World Cup,.. Sky News - Published on October 3, 2023
Verratti leaves PSG to join Qatari side Al-Arabi Paris St-Germain and Italy midfielder Marco Verratti completes a move to Qatari side Al-Arabi for a reported €45m (£38.68m). BBC Sport - Published on September 13, 2023	Infantino jokingly recreates Qatar World Cup speech Fifa president Gianni Infantino: 'Today I feel..' jokes about Qatar speech ahead of women's world cup in Australia and New Zealand. BBC Sport - Published on July 19, 2023
Rodrigo leaves Leeds to join Qatari club Al Rayyan Spain forward Rodrigo leaves Leeds United and joins Qatari club Al Rayyan. BBC Sport - Published on July 13, 2023	Cardiff and Swansea receive Fifa World Cup windfall Cardiff City and Swansea City each receive almost £500k from Fifa for releasing players for the World Cup in Qatar. BBC Sport - Published on July 13, 2023
Messi to inspire Argentina at Women's World Cup Seven months after Lionel Messi and his team-mates conquered the world in Qatar, the excitement is lukewarm in Buenos Aires as Argentina prepare for the Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on July 12, 2023	World Cup workers paid 'unlawful recruitment fees' Human rights group Amnesty claims migrants who worked at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar are owed money after paying 'unlawful recruitment fees'. BBC Sport - Published on June 15, 2023
Man Utd owners discuss Qatari bid with PSG chairman Manchester United's owners have spoken to Paris St-Germain chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi to get Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani to increase his bid. BBC Sport - Published on June 9, 2023	Fifa 'misled' public over carbon-neutral World Cup Fifa made false statements about the reduced environmental impact of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a Swiss regulator has said. BBC Sport - Published on June 7, 2023
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