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The upcoming Qatar World Cup has economic benefits for the GCC which is struggling to overcome damages inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic, writes Sabena Siddiqui.
New survey by consulting company listed the trends and possibilities for the sports market in the Middle East.
Oman heir joins youthful Gulf royals
Oman's Dhi Yazan bin Haitham was announced as the heir apparent, following Sultan Qaboos' death at the age of 79.
Qatar to host FIFA Arab Cup in 2021
Qatar, host of World Cup 2022, will be the venue of a special 22-team Arab Cup next year.
Saudi Arabia to remove key restrictions on migrant laborers
Human rights groups have cautioned the move does not appear to be a full abolition of the 'kafala' system.
US, Qatar announce partnerships following third strategic dialogue
The third US-Qatar strategic dialogue resulted in a number of partnerships, including health cooperation, law enforcement and counterterrorism, energy and aviation, a statement said.
Qatar 'dismantles' controversial kafala system in major labour reforms
Qatar become the first country in the Middle East on Sunday to set a basic 'non-discriminatory' minimum wage for workers in the Gulf ...
Qatar says committed to workers rights after HRW report
Human Rights Watch on Monday published a report accusing Qatar of failing to pay migrant workers, prompting Doha to strongly reject the ...
Taking stock of the anti-Qatar blockade three years later
As the Gulf crisis enters its fourth year, fake news and hostile narratives run rife in the region hindering attempts to salvage the ...
Qatar targets companies following unpaid salaries protest
Doha has confirmed it has taken legal action against companies in the country after migrant labourers launched a rare but peaceful protest ...
Qatar flies to the rescue as coronavirus halts aviation
Qatar is drawing on the logistics baptism of fire it endured in 2017, when regional allies abruptly sealed borders to Qatari travellers, to ...
Gulf hubs asphyxiated by coronavirus
Comment: The key role airlines play in Gulf development strategies implies a potentially profound knock-on effect, writes Sebastian ...
Qatar emir names new prime minister
Qatar's Emir has appointed a new prime minister following the resignation of veteran prime minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa ...
Qatar abolishes exit visa system in 'milestone' labour reform
Qatar scrapped mandatory exit permits for migrant domestic staff and other groups on Thursday, as part of efforts to boost rights for guest ...
Top three plant milks to veganise your karak
No one deserves to be deprived of karak tea, especially not vegans. Here's a guide for plant milks that suit a warm, creamy, cosy cup ...
Dakar Rally opens dark new chapter in Saudi sportswashing
Comment: An 'open' Saudi Arabia has nothing to do with hosting sporting events, and everything to do with transparency and accountability, writes Anthony Harwood.
Ten things to look out for in 2020
From Iran to Lebanon, Trump to Netanyahu, 2020 is looking jam-packed. Here's The New Arab's list of top ten things to look out for as we enter a ...
Qatar FM says talks with Saudi Arabia break 'stalemate'
'There (is) some progress... We have broken the stalemate of non-communication to starting communication with the Saudis.'
Bahrain to 'unnecessarily' fly fans to Qatar via Kuwait
Thousands of Bahraini fans will be flown in to watch Gulf Cup final in Doha, though the flight will take longer than usual ...
Challenges to resolving the GCC crisis
Comment: The trust deficit caused by the blockade won't be restored automatically just because a political decision was reached by the ...
Bangladesh shuts recruitment agencies after rampant Saudi abuse claims
A government spokesman said that the agencies that were shut down had failed to provide safeguards to the migrant workers and in some cases sent ...
GCC summit move to Saudi Arabia made official
It remains unclear why the Gulf Cooperation Council decided to move the location for next week's meeting from the UAE to Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia is open for business, not political activism
Comment: More arrests in Saudi Arabia signal that the crown prince only has eyes for an economic agenda, as political space continues to ...
Gulf Cup kicks-off in Qatar with 'football diplomacy' key
The tournament is being viewed as a way of helping mend ties between the Gulf nations but the Saudi-led blockade of Qatar continues.
While the UAE stuck to the blockade, the Saudi national team flew directly from the kingdom to Doha.
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