Tag: Qatar

Qatar launches 1st digital platform for foreign investors

Qatar has launched its first digital platform for foreign investors who seek to explore business opportunities in the Gulf country, the Investment Promotion Agency (IPA) said in a statement.

April 5, 2023

India register solid win over Qatar in U-17 Friendly

The India U-17 Men's National Team put on a rousing performance to defeat hosts Qatar U-17 in the second of two friendly matches at the Aspire Academy in Doha on Tuesday.

March 1, 2023

Qatar lifts ban on frozen seafood from India

The ban was imposed in November last year, just ahead of the FIFA World Cup following the alleged detection of Vibrio cholera from a few consignments from India.

February 17, 2023

US Under Secy of State Victoria Nuland to visit India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Qatar

US Under Secretary for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland will embark on an official visit to India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Qatar from January 28 to February 3.

January 28, 2023

US Under Secy of State Victoria Nuland to visit India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Qatar

During her visit to India, Nuland will lead the US-India annual Foreign Office Consultations which cover the full range of bilateral, regional, and global issues.

January 28, 2023

Visa on Arrival resumes in Qatar

Qatar's tourists and citizens may continue to take advantage of the distinctively cool climate, immaculate beaches, and genuine warm Arabian hospitality to enjoy the wonderful, family-friendly ambiance that made this year's event so exceptional and memorable.

December 28, 2022

Qatar expresses ‘deep concern’ over Taliban banning working women

"The State of Qatar expresses its deep concern over the Afghan caretaker government's decision to ban Afghan women from working in local and foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs) until further notice, under the pretext that some female employees do not adhere to the Islamic dress code set by the government for women," Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.

December 26, 2022

Maradona or Messi, will we ever know?

But could Messi fully be “Maradonaed” in Qatar? Well, Maradona, the magician, is much more than his football genius.

December 18, 2022

When the West plays the hypocrisy game

There’s been severe criticism, primarily in the Western media, of the gross exploitation of migrant workers in Qatar’s bid to host football’s World Cup that began in Doha last week. There’s more than a grain of truth in the accusation, and there are dollops of hypocrisy about it.

November 23, 2022

FIFA WC 2022: 32 teams set to fight for the prize, Qatar and Ecuador to lock horns in opener

32 teams will be eyeing glory in this once-in-every-four-years football extravaganza. The teams are hosts Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, the Netherlands, England, Iran, USA, Wales, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland, France, Australia, Denmark, Tunisia, Spain, Costa Rica, Germany, Japan, Belgium, Canada, Morocco, and Croatia, Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland, Cameroon, Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay, and South Korea.

November 20, 2022

Will Qatar’s huge gamble pay off?

When Denmark plays at the men’s Fifa World Cup in Qatar this winter, their shirts will mask the name and logo of their sponsor, the sportswear brand Hummel. One of the strips is all black, which Hummel described as the “colour of mourning”.

October 15, 2022

Taliban anger with Pakistan grows

The regime in Afghanistan may have inked a few economic and trade agreements with its neighbours, but it has yet to secure formal recognition for its government from any side.

October 11, 2022

Ticket sales reach 2.45 million for 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

In the most recent sales session, which lasted from July 5 to August 16, 520,532 tickets were sold on a first-come, first-served basis, according to FIFA.

August 19, 2022

FIFA confirms change to World Cup start date

Qatar had originally been set to open their first World Cup campaign on Monday (November 21), with Group A rivals Senegal and the Netherlands scheduled to get the competition under way earlier that day.

August 12, 2022

Qatar WC to start a day earlier to give hosts opening game: Reports

The Athletic and other media said that the world governing body FIFA is expected to grant a request from Qatar which would make the World Cup run from November 20 until December 18.

August 10, 2022

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu departs for Delhi from Qatar

Naidu reiterated that India will further strengthen its historic friendship with Qatar and agreed that a high-level engagement should be sustained, including an early visit of Qatar's Amir, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to the country.

June 7, 2022

Remarks on Prophet Muhammad: Qatar summons Indian envoy

Vested interests that are against India - Qatar relations have been inciting the people using these derogatory comments.

June 5, 2022