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Qatar’s FIFA World Cup final venue inaugurated

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Qatar has inaugurated its eighth FIFA World Cup venue. On Friday, nearly 80,000 fans watched the final match of a regional tournament at Lusail Stadium. It is where the FIFA World Cup final will be held on December 18. Al Jazeera’s Andy Richardson reports from Doha, Qatar. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Qatar #FIFA #FIFA22 #WorldCup #WorldCup2022 #Lusail #LusailStadium #Final

Reactions over the first winter FIFA World Cup

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93 days now to go until the world cup kicks off here in Qatar. The tournament is taking place in the European winter for the first time. The Premier League has never had a break like this – and the prospect of it, has made managers very unhappy. Al Jazeera’s Paul Rhys reports from London. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #FIFA #FIFA2022 #WorldCup2022 #Winter #PremierLeague #UK #UnitedKingdom #Qatar #Qatar2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar faces challenges as countdown looms

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The last qualifying matches for the FIFA World Cup begin on Wednesday, with Ukraine facing Scotland for a spot in football’s premier tournament. Security and crowd management will be closely watched, after chaotic scenes at the Champions League final in Paris on Saturday. It is just one of several challenges facing Qatar when it hosts the World Cup in November Al Jazeera’s Natasha Ghoneim reports from Doha. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Qatar #2022FIFAWorldCup #Qatar2022

Qatar World Cup: Same-day shuttle service from airport offered

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World Cup Qatar 2022 is less than six months away. As fans prepare for their journeys to the first World Cup in the Middle East, there are some logistical concerns. Al Jazeera’s Natasha Ghoneim reports on new measures that organisers promise will make for a “seamless” and memorable experience. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Qatar #WorldCup #2022 #FIFA

Qatar 2022 World Cup draw: As it happened

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The draw took place in Qatar’s capital Doha. Twenty-nine of the 32 teams have already qualified. Al Jazeera’s @Joanna Gasiorowska reports from Doha, Qatar. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Qatar #2022WorldCup

DIMDEX 2022: International maritime defence fair begins in Qatar

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The annual maritime defence expo held in Qatar is highlighting the latest in naval technology. As buyers gather from around the world looking to upgrade their navies, shipbuilders from different countries are vying for business. China, Italy and Turkey are all looking to equip the navies of the future. Al Jazeera’s Alex Gatopoulos reports from Doha. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Qatar #DIMDEX2022 #AljazeeraEnglish

Iran, Qatar to sign major agreements on Raisi’s Doha visit

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Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has arrived in Qatar to hold high-level talks with Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and to participate in the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). Raisi, accompanied by a group of ministers, is expected to sign several agreements aimed at boosting bilateral ties during his two-day visit. “We view this visit as a step towards activating diplomacy with neighbours, especially Persian Gulf countries, and to use their capacities to develop political and economic ties,” Raisi said before departing Tehran for Doha early on Monday. According to Iran’s roads and transport minister, Rostam Ghasemi, four agreements will be signed between the two countries. The most important among […]

US will designate Qatar as major non-NATO ally, Biden tells emir

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The United States is planning to designate Qatar as a major non-NATO ally, President Joe Biden has told Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, a move that would formally upgrade the partnership between Doha and Washington. During a meeting with Sheikh Tamim at the White House on Monday, Biden called Qatar a “good friend and reliable partner”. “I’m notifying Congress that I will designate Qatar as a major non-NATO ally to reflect the importance of our relationship; I think it’s long overdue,” Biden said from the Oval Office. The status would give Doha special economic and military privileges in its relationship with Washington. Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher reports […]

Airbus cancels $6bn contract with Qatar Airways after paint fight

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Airbus has cancelled a $6bn contract with Qatar Airways for 50 of its new A321neo passenger jets, escalating a legal battle between the two companies over paint on the recently delivered A350s. Qatar Airways called Airbus’s decision announced on Friday “a matter of considerable regret and frustration”. In December, Airbus was taken to court by Qatar Airways in London, following a series of alleged problems with the Airbus A350 aircraft. The airline complained the paint on the recently delivered Airbus A350s was cracking and peeling, exposing copper meshing used to insulate the aircraft against lightning strike. Al Jazeera’s Andrew Chappelle reports from Doha, Qatar. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ […]

Qatar’s 2022 stadiums to leave ‘significant’ World Cup legacy

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This time next year, Qatar is due to host the FIFA World Cup. In preparation, the Gulf nation is testing its infrastructure with the FIFA Arab Cup, being held right now. The World Cup stadiums are part of Qatar’s most ambitious project yet, with almost all of them built a year ahead of schedule. Their designs represent the past and present and are tailored to unique needs of a country with fewer than three million people hosting FIFA’s biggest tournament. Al Jazeera’s Sara Khairat reports from Doha, where she looks at the inspiration behind the designs. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find […]