Qatar

REPLANTING THE BONSAI: Empowering Bangladeshi diaspora for a changing Gulf

Chief Adviser Yunus’ keynote address urged an end to the systemic barriers that restrict the potential of young people.

Qatar suspends Gaza mediation, in sign of impasse

The Gulf emirate, which has hosted Hamas's political leadership since 2012 with US blessing, has been involved in months of protracted diplomacy aimed at ending the war triggered by the Palestinian group's October 7 attack on Israel last year.

India coach rues 'injustice' after World Cup hopes end in controversy

India coach Igor Stimac condemned what he called an "irregular" goal in a 2-1 defeat at Qatar that ended his team's World Cup 2026 qualifying hopes, saying: "It shouldn't happen."

Israeli swimmer booed at world swimming championships

Israeli Anastasia Gorbenko shrugged off boos from the crowd at the world swimming championships in Doha on Sunday.

Iran stars facing 'last dance' in Asian Cup semis

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said several of his ageing stars are facing "the last dance" as they prepare to meet hosts and holders Qatar in Wednesday's Asian Cup semi-final.

Qatar beat Uzbekistan on penalties to reach Asian Cup semis

Hosts and holders Qatar moved into an Asian Cup semi-final against Iran after beating Uzbekistan 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw on Saturday.

Asian Cup / Palestine bow out after memorable run

Defending champions Qatar survived a scare to beat Palestine 2-1 and advance to the Asian Cup quarter-finals thanks to goals from Hassan Al-Haydos and Akram Afif at Al Bayt Stadium on Monday.

Asian Cup opens with nod to war in Gaza

Friday's opening ceremony of the Asian Cup drew attention to the war in Gaza, with Palestine's captain taking the stage for the players' oath and Palestinian music at the beginning and end.

Bangladesh to import onion from 9 more countries

The countries are: China, Egypt, Pakistan, Qatar, Turkey, Myanmar, Thailand, the Netherlands and the UAE

June 5, 2022
June 5, 2022

Offensive tweets on Prophet don't reflect govt's view: India tells Qatar

Qatar today summoned Indian Ambassador Deepak Mittal and handed him an official note, expressing total condemnation of the controversial remarks made by a now-suspended BJP leader against Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

May 23, 2019
May 23, 2019

FIFA to stick with 32 teams for Qatar World Cup

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be held with 32 participating teams and not an expanded 48 teams, organisers FIFA said on Wednesday.

October 30, 2017
October 30, 2017

Qatar emir says open to Trump-hosted talks over Gulf crisis

Qatar’s ruler said he is ready for US-hosted direct talks aimed at solving the worst diplomatic crisis in the Gulf in years but has yet to hear a response to US President Donald Trump’s invitation to the four Arab states boycotting Doha.

August 28, 2017
August 28, 2017

2 Bangladeshi expats killed in Qatar road crash

Two Bangladeshi expatriates are killed in a tragic road accident in Qatar, family says.

August 4, 2017
August 4, 2017

Qatar hits back at rivals with Neymar soft power play

With the transfer of football phenomenon Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain, Qatar hits back at its Gulf rivals with a high-profile soft power play.

August 2, 2017
August 2, 2017

Qatar signs navy vessels deal with Italy for 5 bln euros

Qatar signs a 5 billion euro ($5.91 billion) deal with Italy for seven navy vessels, Qatar's foreign minister says.

August 1, 2017
August 1, 2017

Qatar launches wide-ranging WTO complaint against trade boycott

Qatar filed a wide-ranging legal complaint at the World Trade Organization on Monday to challenge a trade boycott by Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and United Arab Emirates, the director of Qatar's WTO office Ali Alwaleed al-Thani told Reuters.

June 21, 2017
June 21, 2017

The Gulf crisis: Grappling for a face-saving solution

A two-week old conflict in the Gulf goes to the core of key issues in international relations that hamper the fight against political violence and govern diplomatic relations: the absence of an agreed definition of terrorism that allows autocrats to abuse efforts to counter extremism by repressing non-violent critics and the ability of small states to chart their own course and punch above their weight.

June 10, 2017
June 10, 2017

Trump scolds Qatar as Tillerson seeks to ease crisis

US President Donald Trump accuses Qatar of being a "high level" sponsor of terrorism, potentially hindering the US Department of State's efforts to ease heightening tensions and a blockade of the Gulf nation by Arab states and others.

June 8, 2017
June 8, 2017

Trump offers to help resolve Gulf crisis

US President Donald Trump offers to help resolve a worsening diplomatic crisis between Qatar and other Arab powers as the United Arab Emirates invokes the possibility of an economic embargo on Doha over its alleged support of terrorism.