Qatar is the first Arab nation to host the tournament, bringing all the country’s contradictions to the fore.
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Qatar Will Allow Israelis to Fly Directly to Doha for World Cup
The move fell short of creating formal diplomatic ties between the countries, but it was the latest sign of warming relations between Israel and some Arab governments.
Will Qatar Be Ready for the World Cup?
As sports fans prepare to flood the tiny Gulf nation, cranes and loaders are still running hard — as is criticism of Qatar’s human rights record and exploitation of workers.
5 Australian Women Sue Qatar Over Invasive Searches at Airport
The women say that they have suffered lasting trauma from the episode and are pushing for policy changes.
5 Australian Women Sue Qatar Over Invasive Searches at Airport
The women say that they have suffered lasting trauma from the episode and are pushing for policy changes.
Yusuf al-Qaradawi, Influential Muslim Scholar, Dies at 96
Considered a moderate by some and an extremist by others, he backed political Islam, attacked Al Qaeda and dispensed advice in a TV show viewed by millions.
Arab States Demand That Netflix Drop ‘Offensive Content’
Egypt joined six Gulf Arab nations in insisting that streaming services take down programs that go against “societal values.”
Saudi Arabia Bankrolls a Challenge to the PGA
Saudi Arabia is investing in sporting events, like an upstart golf tour, as part of a yearslong drive to turn the country into a hot spot for business and tourism and to blunt criticism of its human rights record.
For Saudi Arabia, Golf Is Seen as an Image Sanitizer
Saudi Arabia is investing in sporting events, like an upstart golf tour, as part of a yearslong drive to turn the country into a hot spot for business and tourism and to blunt criticism of its human rights record.
The War in Ukraine Could Empower Qatar
As the United States and Europe seek to deprive Russia of its oil and gas income, their leaders hope Qatar can help fill the void.