Culture clash? Conservative Qatar preps for FIFA World Cup party

Culture clash? Conservative Qatar preps for FIFA World Cup party

On the Instagram accounts of fashion models and superstars last month, the sheikhdom of Qatar looked like one glittering party. High-heeled designers descended on exhibition openings and fashion shows in downtown Doha. Celebrities, including a prominent gay rights campaigner, snapped selfies on a pulsing dance floor. “As-salaam ‘alykum Doha!” Dutch model Marpessa Hennink proclaimed on […]

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FIFA World Cup | Dutch players to meet migrant workers in Qatar

FIFA World Cup | Dutch players to meet migrant workers in Qatar

The Royal Dutch Football Association announced the plan Thursday night, on the eve of coach Louis van Gaal announcing his final squad on Friday. The Royal Dutch Football Association announced the plan Thursday night, on the eve of coach Louis van Gaal announcing his final squad on Friday. The Dutch World Cup squad will meet […]

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Qatar ready to present its sporting metamorphosis to the world

Qatar ready to present its sporting metamorphosis to the world

The Lusail Stadium will host the most number of matches (10), including the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, and proved its merit with the most modern and impressive facilities The Lusail Stadium will host the most number of matches (10), including the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, and proved its merit with the most modern […]

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FIFA, Qatar prepare beer policy for soccer fans at World Cup

FIFA, Qatar prepare beer policy for soccer fans at World Cup

The 2022 World Cup is the first in the tournament’s 92-year history to be played in a Muslim country with such strict social taboos around alcohol The 2022 World Cup is the first in the tournament’s 92-year history to be played in a Muslim country with such strict social taboos around alcohol Beer with alcohol […]

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Qatar ruler hits back at anti-Arab attacks on World Cup

Qatar ruler hits back at anti-Arab attacks on World Cup

Qatar Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani insisted that it had carried out reforms at “lightning speed” since being awarded the World Cup in 2010 Qatar Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani insisted that it had carried out reforms at “lightning speed” since being awarded the World Cup in 2010  Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani […]

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