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Blatter: Not rational to play World Cup in Qatar during summer - SI.com

Date: 
Wed, 15/05/2013 - 7:56pm

CBC.ca
Blatter: Not rational to play World Cup in Qatar during summer
SI.com
ZURICH (AP) -- FIFA President Sepp Blatter says "it's not rational and reasonable'' to stage the 2022 World Cup in the searing summer heat of Qatar. Despite health concerns, the FIFA executive committee opted for the tiny emirate's bid in 2010, and ...
Blatter favours winter World CupBusinessGhana

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Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Petro-Political 'Peace' for Syria - OilPrice - OilPrice.com

Date: 
Wed, 15/05/2013 - 6:51pm

Times of India
Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Petro-Political 'Peace' for Syria - OilPrice
OilPrice.com
A US-Russian “peace” conference will be held later this month, and Qatar and Saudi Arabia have tabled a controversial resolution at the UN. The Qatar-Saudi resolution accuses the Syrian regime of using chemical weapons, which is not true even according ...
UN slams Syrian government's 'escalation' of wargulfnews.com
Trying to square a circle in Syria - Deccan HeraldDeccan Herald
Kerry, Lavrov confident on Syria peace talks plan - The PeninsulaPeninsula On-line

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Filmmaker Elia Suleiman Joins Doha Film Institute - Hollywood Reporter

Date: 
Wed, 15/05/2013 - 5:01pm
Filmmaker Elia Suleiman Joins Doha Film Institute
Hollywood Reporter
Qatar's Doha Film Institute on Wednesday said it has hired filmmaker Elia Suleiman to the newly created post of artistic advisor. our editor recommends. Doha Film Institute Expands Film Grants Program · Tribeca Enterprises, Qatar's Doha Film Institute ...
Doha Sets Suleiman as Post-Tribeca Artistic AdvisorVariety
Doha appoints Suleiman as artistic advisorScreen International

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FM travels to UK, Paris, Doha to attract investment - Business Standard

Date: 
Wed, 15/05/2013 - 4:17pm

Business Standard
FM travels to UK, Paris, Doha to attract investment
Business Standard
Next day, Chidambaram will arrive in Doha to hold discussions with Yousef Hussan Kamal, Minister of Economic and Finance, Qatar. He will also meet CEO of Qatar Investment Authority and CEO of Qatari Business Association among others. Besides, he will ...


Messi to visit Qatar - Al-Bawaba

Date: 
Wed, 15/05/2013 - 4:15pm

Oman Daily Observer
Messi to visit Qatar
Al-Bawaba
... and will also take part in a range of activities in Qatar to promote sport and connect with the community. As part of Ooredoo's and Messi's shared commitment to giving life chances to young people, Messi will host a special football coaching ...
Two Omani boys to meet Messi in Qatar courtesy NawrasOman Daily Observer
Messi arriving for Ooredoo event - The PeninsulaPeninsula On-line

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Chidambaram leaves for five-day foreign visit to UK, France and Qatar - Newstrack India

Date: 
Wed, 15/05/2013 - 1:16pm

NetIndian
Chidambaram leaves for five-day foreign visit to UK, France and Qatar
Newstrack India
At Doha, the Finance Minister will hold discussions with Yousef Hussan Kamal, Minister of Economic and Finance, Qatar next day on May 19. Chidambaram will also meet CEO of Qatar Investment Authority and CEO of Qatari Business Association among ...
Chidambaram to woo investors in UK, France and QatarFirstpost
Chidambaram leaves on five-day visit to UK, France and QatarNetIndian

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Pakistan, the Seychelles, Qatar envoys present credentials - Scoop.co.nz (press release)

Date: 
Wed, 15/05/2013 - 7:29am
Pakistan, the Seychelles, Qatar envoys present credentials
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
The Ambassador of the State of Qatar, HE Mr Yousef Ali Al-Khater, is a public servant who has previously worked at senior levels in the Ministry of Education. Among other appointments, he has served as Secretary-General of the Qatar National Commission ...

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Shaikh Salman visits Doha - Gulf Daily News

Date: 
Wed, 15/05/2013 - 5:31am
Shaikh Salman visits Doha
Gulf Daily News
... visit to Doha. Shaikh Salman's trip was part of an Asia-wide tour in which he will visit AFC member federations and discuss their urgent needs. Shaikh Salman also met yesterday with Qatar Football Association president Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al ...

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FIBA's Games push starts in Doha - The Peninsula - Peninsula On-line

Date: 
Wed, 15/05/2013 - 2:30am

Gulf Times
FIBA's Games push starts in Doha - The Peninsula
Peninsula On-line
Teams taking part in FIBA Asia 3x3 Basketball Championship for Men and Women are seen during a training session at Villaggio Mall in Doha yesterday. In the men's category, Qatar Maroon and Qatar Grey will be among the 16 teams, who have been ...
Tough draws for Qatar teams in inaugural Asian event - Gulf timesGulf Times

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Doha residential realty market remains stable - Gulf times - Gulf Times

Date: 
Wed, 15/05/2013 - 1:53am

Gulf Times
Doha residential realty market remains stable - Gulf times
Gulf Times
The residential property market in Doha appears to be stable and may see steady growth both in outright sales and rentals in the upcoming quarters, according to Al Asmakh Real Estate report. Qatar's population was at 1.92mn as of March 31, 2013 with ...

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$121mn boost for research in Qatar - Gulf times - Gulf Times

Date: 
Wed, 15/05/2013 - 1:01am

Gulf Times
$121mn boost for research in Qatar - Gulf times
Gulf Times
Qatar Foundation's Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) has announced new research grants worth a total of $121mn, under its flagship National Priorities Research Programme (NPRP), with Qatar University bagging the biggest chunk, almost $54mn.
Qatar research agency to unveil strategygulfnews.com
QNRF awards $121m in research funding - The PeninsulaPeninsula On-line
QNRF awards $121 million in research funding to national priority projectsZawya (registration) (press release)

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Qatar, allies tighten arms flows to Syria - Hurriyet Daily News

Date: 
Wed, 15/05/2013 - 12:08am

Hurriyet Daily News
Qatar, allies tighten arms flows to Syria
Hurriyet Daily News
Syrian National Coalition leader Moaz Alkhatib (C) attends the opening of its embassy in Doha. REUTERS photo. Qatar, which has taken a lead in arming the Syrian opposition, is coordinating with the CIA and has tightened control of the arms flow to keep ...

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Qatar's pride in its cultural roots a tourism selling point - Gulf times - Gulf Times

Date: 
Tue, 14/05/2013 - 11:23pm

Gulf Times
Qatar's pride in its cultural roots a tourism selling point - Gulf times
Gulf Times
The Central Municipal Council (CMC) hosted al-Mohannadi yesterday at its regular bi-weekly session, where the QTA's strategy to promote Qatar's tourism industry was explained. The QTA chairman also answered queries posed by the council members.


Saudis overtaking Qatar in sponsoring Syrian rebels - The National

Date: 
Tue, 14/05/2013 - 11:07pm

NDTV
Saudis overtaking Qatar in sponsoring Syrian rebels
The National
The meeting was meant to build channels of communication with the coalition as Riyadh apparently took over sponsorship of the opposition from Doha. Last week Al Arab newspaper, citing opposition sources, said Doha had told the coalition's secretary ...
Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Qatar, Turkey, UAE and Egypt FMs concerned over SyriaGulf Today

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Football star Lionel Messi to visit Qatar - Gulf times - Gulf Times

Date: 
Tue, 14/05/2013 - 10:59pm

Gulf Times
Football star Lionel Messi to visit Qatar - Gulf times
Gulf Times
... and will also take part in a range of activities in Qatar to promote sport and connect with the community. As part of Ooredoo's and Messi's shared commitment to giving life chances to young people, Messi will host a special football coaching ...

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Tough draws for Qatar teams in inaugural Asian event - Gulf times - Gulf Times

Date: 
Tue, 14/05/2013 - 10:47pm

Gulf Times
Tough draws for Qatar teams in inaugural Asian event - Gulf times
Gulf Times
Among men, Qatar Maroon have been placed in Group A which also includes Mongolia, the Philippines and Sri Lanka, while Qatar Grey figure in Group D along with Japan, Jordan and Hong Kong. In the women's tournament, Qatar Maroon have been slotted ...
Nepal aim to build on past 3x3 gains at Doha event - The PeninsulaPeninsula On-line

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Darwish Technology brings Bosch back to Qatar - Gulf times - Gulf Times

Date: 
Tue, 14/05/2013 - 10:42pm

Gulf Times
Darwish Technology brings Bosch back to Qatar - Gulf times
Gulf Times
The official relaunch ceremony was held in Doha on Monday in the presence of several dignitaries. “Qatar is growing at a rate well above its Gulf peers. We have also seen a need in the Qatari market for premium home appliances that offer superior quality.


Oman, Qatar to boost economic ties - Times of Oman

Date: 
Tue, 14/05/2013 - 9:57pm
Oman, Qatar to boost economic ties
Times of Oman
Muscat: His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers received in his office here yesterday Yousef Hussain Kamal, Minister of Economy and Finance of Qatar, who handed over a written message to Sayyid ...

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Qatar Labour Law: who is excluded? - Gulf times - Gulf Times

Date: 
Tue, 14/05/2013 - 9:07pm

Gulf Times
Qatar Labour Law: who is excluded? - Gulf times
Gulf Times
By David Salt or Emma Higham /Doha. The provisions of Qatar Law No (14) of 2004, the Labour Law, govern the employment of the majority of individuals currently employed in Qatar. The Labour Law has specific provisions regulating the employment of ...


Qatar, allies tighten coordination of arms flows to Syria - Reuters

Date: 
Tue, 14/05/2013 - 4:01pm
Qatar, allies tighten coordination of arms flows to Syria
Reuters
DOHA/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Qatar, which has taken a lead in arming the Syrian opposition, is coordinating with the CIA and has tightened control of the arms flow to keep weapons out of the hands of al Qaeda-linked Islamist fighters, according to rebels ...

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