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Europe faces long-term pain from energy crisis: Shell CEO

October 25, 2022 | 10:31

Europe faces painful "industrial rationalisation" due to its energy crisis that risks political trouble, the head of Shell warned Sunday, as the oil giant joined a natural gas project in Qatar.

Kvitova beats Barty to set up Doha final with Sabalenka

February 29, 2020 | 09:48

Petra Kvitova battled past world number one Ashleigh Barty 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 on Friday (Feb 28) to set up a Qatar Open final against Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka.

Qatar tests boozy fan zones as Liverpool begin Club World Cup bid

December 19, 2019 | 11:34

"We've got the cheapest beer in Qatar," boasts a seller of vouchers for US$6.90 pints at the Club World Cup fan zone in Doha.

Qatar unveils 2022 World Cup logo

September 04, 2019 | 14:39

Qatar unveiled the logo for the 2022 World Cup which will be hosted by the Gulf emirate by displaying it in public spaces in Doha and cities around the world on Tuesday (Sep 3).

Qatar to build new port in Somalia's Hobyo

August 21, 2019 | 14:23

Qatar plans to build a new seaport at Somalia's Hobyo, a potentially strategic investment in an area of East Africa fiercely contested by Gulf rivals.

France agrees 'strategic' pact with Qatar

February 12, 2019 | 09:12

DOHA: Qatar and France signed a deal on Monday (Feb 11) to cooperate on security and economic matters, in a boost to the tiny Gulf state still locked in a diplomatic rift with neighbouring Saudi Arabia and its allies.

Qatar Airways breaks into Central Vietnam with new route to Danang

December 19, 2018 | 17:02

Qatar Airways officially launched its first flight from Doha to Danang, as part of its plans to boost its footprint in the lucrative Vietnamese aviation market.

Baby dies at airport following Qatar Airways flight to India

September 27, 2018 | 11:02

Qatar Airways said on Wednesday (Sep 26) that a baby had died following a flight from Doha to the Indian city of Hyderabad.

Qatar ploughs ahead with World Cup plans despite crises

July 19, 2018 | 10:22

Last year, Qatar's finance minister Ali Sharif Al-Emadi said his country was determined to have everything ready for the 2022 World Cup well before fans started landing in the Gulf.

Muguruza would like to return to the top of the world

February 21, 2018 | 13:06

DUBAI: After holding the number one ranking for a month last autumn, Dubai Championships second seed Garbine Muguruza remains keen for another taste of life at the top of the WTA.

Kvitova takes Qatar title and heads back into top 10

February 19, 2018 | 15:50

DOHA: Petra Kvitova fought back from a set down against Garbine Muguruza on Sunday (Feb 18) to win the Qatar Open, a victory which will take her back into the world's top 10.