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Swiatek breezes past Kudermetova and into final at blustery Doha

Doha (AFP) - World number one and defending champion Iga Swiatek breezed past Veronika Kudermetova for the loss of just one game in a 56-minute Doha Open semi-final demolition on Friday.

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Kudermetova stuns Gauff in Doha to set up Swiatek clash

Doha (AFP) - Veronika Kudermetova upset the Doha Open seedings to beat American teenager Coco Gauff 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 on Thursday and set up a semi-final with world number one Iga Swiatek.

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Swiatek routs Collins in 53 minutes at Doha Open

Doha (AFP) - World number one Iga Swiatek needed just 53 minutes to rout Danielle Collins and reach the Doha Open quarter-finals on Wednesday.

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Qatar airport aims to beat passenger record

Doha (AFP) - Qatar's main international airport aims to pass a record 40 million passengers this year as the Gulf state seeks to build on staging the World Cup to bolster its reputation, its tourism chief said Sunday.

AFP

Iran Receives Messages from Nuclear Deal Parties via Qatar

Iran announced on Sunday that it has received, via Qatar, messages from countries participating in the stalled 2015 nuclear deal talks. Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian made the announcement during a press conference in Tehran with his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The Iranian official did not provide…

Asharq Al-Awsat

DR Congo-Rwanda tensions hold up Doha peace summit

Doha (AFP) - Qatar is battling to host a peace meeting between the presidents of rivals DR Congo and Rwanda, even though a summit this week was called off amid rising tensions, diplomats say.

AFP

Fifa’s Infantino to discuss Qatar ‘labour excellence hub’ in Davos

Gianni Infantino is to meet Gilbert Houngbo, head of the International Labour Organisation, to discuss flagship Fifa commitment to post-World Cup legacy

The Guardian - UK

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Davos 2023: Qatar says engagement with Taliban needed despite 'disappointing' actions

Qatar's foreign minister said on Tuesday that recent measures taken by Afghanistan's Taliban-led administration were "very disappointing" but that Doha would continue engaging as the only way forward to achieve change on the ground.

Reuters

France captain Lloris retires from international football

Paris (AFP) - France captain Hugo Lloris has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 36, three weeks after his country lost the World Cup final on penalties to Argentina in Doha.

AFP

Bayern head to Doha promising to review Qatar Airways deal

Berlin (AFP) - Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn said on Friday the side was reviewing whether to renew its sponsorship arrangements with Qatar Airways, as the side flew to Doha to begin their annual winter training program.

AFP

Outrage as Qatar pays for Wales first minister’s ‘lavish’ five-star hotel stay

The first minister, economy minister and their officials were put up in the Ritz-Carlton Doha during a trip to the World Cup

The Independent UK

Ageing football stars drawn to Gulf for one last payday

Doha (AFP) - Since Brazilian legend Rivelino joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal in the late 1970s the Gulf region has become a lucrative haven as a final staging post for ageing stars.

AFP

Qatar splits with coach Sanchez after World Cup defeats

Doha (AFP) - World Cup hosts Qatar announced Friday that national coach Felix Sanchez had been let go with the end of his contract after the team's dismal World Cup where they failed to get a point from their group games.

AFP

'Serpent' serial killer Charles Sobhraj set to arrive in France after release

Doha (AFP) - French serial killer Charles Sobhraj, responsible for multiple murders in the 1970s across Asia, was due to arrive in France Saturday after almost 20 years in prison in Nepal.

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'Serpent' serial killer Charles Sobhraj says 'innocent' after release

Doha (AFP) - French serial killer Charles Sobhraj, responsible for multiple murders in the 1970s across Asia, insisted he was "innocent" as he headed to France on Friday after almost 20 years in prison in Nepal.

The Independent UK

Charity Headway welcomes Premier League request to trial temporary concussion subs

IFAB rejected calls to trial temporary concussion substitutes at its AGM in Doha earlier this year

AFP

Qatar sees off World Cup criticism to claim diplomatic victory

Doha (AFP) - Qatar fought a "culture war", corruption claims and accusations over rights abuses in hosting the World Cup but experts say the Gulf state has reinforced its image everywhere except parts of Europe.

Wales Online

Joe Lycett gives sarcastic response to criticism that he performed in Qatar

'I did two gigs in Doha in 2015 and kept it entirely secret by writing about it in my own book and mentioning it in multiple interviews including with the NY Times!'

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Edinburgh Airport announce increase in flights to Doha in preparation for 'strong 2023'

Qatar Airways will operate an enhanced service, increasing to ten flights each week from February, improving access to Qatar while also improving connectivity to other parts of the world

AFP

World Cup boom for maker of Arab cloak given to Messi

Doha (AFP) - Watching Sunday's World Cup final, Ahmed al-Salem was more emotional than most football fans when Qatar's emir placed a black and gold cloak over the shoulders of Argentina's victorious captain Lionel Messi.

Al Jazeera

The morning after: Qatar wakes up to post World Cup life

People express sadness over the World Cup ending but say they feel privileged to have been a part of it.

AFP

France fly out of Qatar as FIFA acclaims World Cup attendance

Doha (AFP) - Losing finalists France on Monday became the last team to leave the World Cup as FIFA announced that the Qatar tournament attracted more than 3.4 million spectators, making it one of the most watched ever.

AFP

After World Cup, Qatar seeks Olympic gold

Doha (AFP) - After the World Cup earned Qatar both plaudits and censure, the energy-rich Gulf state is now starting a marathon to secure the 2036 Olympics and a place as a pillar of world sport.

Los Angeles Times

Most dramatic World Cup final caps a unique and controversial tournament in Qatar

DOHA, Qatar — A World Cup that opened with a beer ban ended with a champagne toast. A tournament that started with a call for cultural sensitivity finished with a cultural icon being celebrated.

WEKU

With the World Cup over, rights groups hope the issues raised stay relevant in Qatar

Trouble brews in the run up to every global, mega sporting event — such as buses not running on time, or venues seemingly not ready for action. But it melts away when the games begin. But what lasts?

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