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The Latest Breaking News from Middle East

Meeting Antoine Semenyo to a dodgy French accent: Bristol City fans on their experience in Qatar

Bristol Live spoke to two Bristol City supporters who are currently basking in the sunshine in the Middle East

Bristol Post

Fake masters degree midwife forged signature of dead uni worker for high profile Saudi job

Mary Clarke sent off the the Masters of Midwifery qualification for a role in the Middle East.

Daily Record

In an unprecedented moment, Kurds across the Middle East are under attack from all sides

While the West is distracted, Iran and Turkey launch attacks on ethnic group for domestic gains

The Independent UK

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Graeme Souness hammers British history as he makes heartfelt Ireland admission to Roy Keane

It comes amid the debate over the World Cup being staged in the Middle East.

Daily Record

Tunisia Holds Denmark 0-0 as Arab Teams Impress at World Cup

Arab teams are making an impact at the first World Cup in the Middle East. Tunisia held European Championship semifinalist Denmark to a 0-0 draw Tuesday, three hours after Saudi Arabia beat Argentina in a shocking upset. "It’s amazing what (Saudi Arabia) did," Tunisia defender Montassar Talbi said. "We watched…

Asharq Al-Awsat

What will happen to nearly a third of SkyBridge Capital? Here's how 'The Mooch' could get back his company

Less than two weeks ago SBF and Scaramucci embarked on a fundraising trip together in the Middle East. Now, nearly a third of Scaramucci's firm is tied up in bankruptcy proceedings.

Fortune

Every word Gary Neville said to defend why he's part of World Cup punditry team in Qatar

Gary Neville was appearing as a pundit for England's World Cup opener against Iran on Monday when he gave a lengthy defence

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Gary Neville hits back at critics who've "hammered" him in emphatic Qatar World Cup rant

Former Manchester United and England defender Gary Neville has been roundly criticised for taking up a role with Qatari broadcaster beIN Sports to cover the World Cup

Daily Mirror

Arabs shun Israeli media at Qatar World Cup, dashing hopes of warming

Arab soccer fans at the first World Cup in the Middle East are shunning Israeli journalists in Qatar trying to interview them, illustrating challenges facing wider "warm peace" ambitions two years after some Gulf states forged ties with Israel.

Reuters

Egyptian Minister: We Worked With 100 Partners to Study Mechanisms Stimulating Fair Funding

International Cooperation Minister Rania Al-Mashat said that Egypt's most important success in hosting the COP27 climate conference was directing the world’s attention to the Middle East and mobilizing international efforts to support Africa. “Egypt was able to provide a model for the world and emerging countries by its ability to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ryan Jack revs up for Rangers return with gruelling Dubai session as trio of Ibrox stars spotted getting down to work

The midfielder was out for a month but has been training in the Middle East along with team-mate Alex Lowry.

Daily Record

In a stadium of their own, migrant workers say their sweat made World Cup happen

Taking selfies from the stands and sitting on the grassy pitch, thousands of migrant workers gathered in a Doha stadium to watch the opening match of the first World Cup in the Middle East.

Reuters

Fans across the Middle East celebrate historic World Cup moment

From cafes in Erbil to pubs in Istanbul and stadiums in Gaza City, fans gathered as the World Cup kicked off in Qatar.

Al Jazeera

Man 'wrongly arrested' in Middle East shares do's and don'ts for fans at Qatar World Cup

Conor Hayes, from Ireland, advised football fans to be aware of the drinking culture in Qatar and to plan ahead, while leaving in plenty of time in case of teething problems

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Crown Prince Orders Govt Agencies to Support Qatar’s Hosting of World Cup

Saudi Sports Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Faisal revealed on Sunday that Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, had ordered that all of the Kingdom’s ministries, agencies and government departments offer any additional support needed by their counterparts in Qatar as it hosts the FIFA World Cup.…

Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker's monologue puts Gary Neville's assessment of Qatar World Cup to shame

Gary Lineker opened BBC's coverage of the World Cup in Qatar with a monologue outlining the controversies of the Middle East nation hosting this year's tournament

Daily Record

Scotland fans in England noise up as the Tartan Army party with Iran support ahead of World Cup opener

Steve Clarke's side might not be at the tournament but some Scots have still made the trip to the Middle East.

Irish Mirror

RTE's George Hamilton sports black eye as he reports live from World Cup opener in Qatar

The commentator has travelled to the Middle East for the tournament and was reporting back to Peter Collins in studio when viewers noticed the bruising on his face

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The Independent UK

World Cup Viewer's Guide: USA ready to play, injuries abound

The first World Cup in the Middle East finally began Sunday night with a flashy opening ceremony and a match between Qatar and Ecuador without any beer for sale in the stadium

France 24

Special edition: 2022 World Cup kicks off in Qatar

The 2022 FIFA World Cup opens Sunday with a match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador, with some 1.2 million fans expected to descend on the Middle East nation. Watch FRANCE 24’s special coverage of the opening festivities as they happened.

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Bank Officials: Cooperation in the Region Targets Development, Climate Protection

World Bank officials stressed that climate challenges in the Middle East included water scarcity, food shortage, and energy security, noting that the Saudi Green Initiative was an example to follow in order to address these threats. Asharq Al-Awsat interviewed Paul Noumba Um, the Regional Director of the World Bank’s Infrastructure…

Wales Online

World Cup opening ceremony start time, TV channel and who is performing

The World Cup in Qatar gets under way on Sunday ahead of a month of football in the Middle East

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israeli Army Chief Heads to US to ‘Reinforce Armies’ against Iranian Security Threats

Israeli Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi will kick off a visit to the United States on Sunday to discuss the security challenges in the region. This will be his second visit to the US since assuming his post and his last before leaving office on January 17. An Israeli army…

The Independent UK

World Cup: The human cost of Qatar 2022

The bill stands at $200bn ⁠–⁠ but the true price of hosting football’s greatest prize has been paid by the migrant workers who have suffered abuse and even death to bring the tournament to the Middle East. Grieving families tell David Harding their stories

Irish Mirror

Irishman wrongly arrested in Middle East issues DOs and DON’Ts guide for fans at World Cup

Conor Hayes currently lives in Qatar and is perfectly placed to keep fans safe with his dossier on Doha

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