FIFA World Cup 2022
- Middle East
Qatar’s World Cup denounced for ‘washing’ country’s image
Doha: Qatar’s decision to launch itself into hosting the 2022 World Cup was a head-scratcher from the start. Why, some wondered, would a Middle Eastern kingdom with fewer than 3 million people…
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Second floating hotel arrives in Qatar to welcome World Cup fans
Doha: The ship ‘MSC Poesia’ arrived on Monday in the Qatari capital Doha, to be the second floating hotel to arrive in the country to welcome fans in the World Cup. The…
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Nora Fatehi, Shakira and more to perform at FIFA’s opening ceremony
Doha: With only seven days to go until the FIFA World Cup 2022 to kick off in Qatar, excitement is mounting across the country over the grand opening ceremony of the much-anticipated…
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Giant version of the official World Cup ball displayed in Turkey
Ankara: A giant version of “The Journey” was displayed in Besiktas Square in Istanbul, Turkey, the official ball of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which will kick off on November 20 in…
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Chef CZN Burak opens restaurant in Doha
Doha: Celebrity chef Ozdemir Burak, who is popularly known as CZN Burak worldwide, inaugurated on Thursday evening his latest restaurant in the Qatari capital, Doha, in conjunction with the start of the…
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FIFA World Cup: Israelis, Palestinians allowed to fly on same planes
For the first time ever, Israelis and Palestinians will be allowed to fly to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on the same flights directly from Tel Aviv. International Football Association (FIFA) announced on Thursday,…
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Qatar launches commemorative coins, banknotes for FIFA World Cup
Doha: Qatar Central Bank on Wednesday launched commemorative coins and banknotes on the occasion of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, reflecting the cultural and heritage of the country, the Qatar News…
- India
Indian, Pakistani artists celebrate truck art in Qatar
Doha: Mural and street artists from India and Pakistan breathed life into the walls of Al Mansoura Metro Station in Doha with their truck art for the FIFA World Cup, which kicks…
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Several Argentine fans banned from attending FIFA World Cup in Qatar
Doha: The Argentine government has announced that about 6,000 Argentine national team fans have been banned from attending the FIFA World Cup 2022 matches in Qatar. The Argentine city of Buenos Aires said,…
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Indian Embassy in Qatar launches helpline for FIFA WC fans
Doha: Indian fans heading to Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be able to reach out to a dedicated Indian Embassy helpline in case of any emergency or to seek…
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Kolkata firm supplies power transformers for FIFA world cup in Qatar
Kolkata: Around 3,000 transformers manufactured by a Kolkata-based company will help secure power distribution in stadia and related infrastructure during the upcoming football world cup in Qatar. BMC Electroplast, an MSME unit,…
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Qatar displays Hadith of Prophet Muhammad ahead of FIFA WC
In a bid to introduce fans from across to the ‘World to Islam’, Qatar is displaying the hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Murals comprising the sayings…
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Another floating hotel for FIFA World Cup fans sets sail for Doha
Doha: Amid the luxury awaiting those visiting Qatar for the FIFA World Cup 2022 are cruise liners to house fans in the waters of Doha. One such cruise ship set sail for…
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Saudi Arabia updates passport procedure for travelling to Qatar
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has updated travel procedures for those wishing to travel to Qatar from November 1. The decision has been taken in order to support those…
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Malayalam superstar Mohanlal comes up with musical tribute to FIFA World Cup
Chennai: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has come up with a musical tribute to the FIFA Football World Cup, which is scheduled to begin later this year in Qatar. Aashirvad Cinemas, the production house…