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

May 24, 2016
May 24, 2016

Syria blames Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia for deadly bombings

The Syrian government has accused Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia of being behind a wave of bombings in the coastal cities of Tartous and Jableh.

May 20, 2016
May 20, 2016

Former France winger Ginola in hospital after collapse: report

Former France winger David Ginola collapse during a celebrity golf day on the French Riviera on Thursday and was taken by helicopter to a hospital in Monaco.

May 19, 2016
May 19, 2016

Barca's Qatar friendly scrapped

Spanish champions Barcelona's scheduled friendly against Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli Saudi in Doha, Qatar, has been cancelled by the club's Qatari sponsors just six days before the game was due to take place.

April 27, 2016
April 27, 2016

4 Bangladeshi workers killed in Qatar crash

Four Bangladeshi migrant workers are killed and two others injured in a road crash at Dukhan in Qatar.

March 31, 2016
March 31, 2016

Qatar 2022: 'Forced labour' at World Cup stadium

Rights group Amnesty International has accused Qatar of using forced labour at a flagship World Cup 2022 stadium.

March 10, 2016
March 10, 2016

Doha seeks Dhaka's support for its Unesco DG candidate

Qatar has sought Bangladesh's support for its nominee and Qatar Emir's Cultural Adviser Dr Hamad Bin Abdulaziz Al-Kawari who will contest for the next director general of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco).

February 16, 2016
February 16, 2016

Four oil producing nations agree to freeze output

Saudi Arabia, Russia, Qatar and Venezuela have agreed to freeze their oil output at January levels if other producers follow suit.

February 7, 2016
February 7, 2016

Qatar to recruit 3 lakh workers from Bangladesh: Minister

Qatar is set to recruit three lakh workers from Bangladesh for different sectors in the next three years, the Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment minister says.

February 4, 2016
February 4, 2016

Qatar to hire more Bangladeshi workers

Qatar's Prime Minister Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al Thani agrees to increase employing Bangladeshis and provide training and skill building facilities for them.

January 28, 2016
January 28, 2016

Qatar Airways may launch world's longest flight

Qatar Airways could be next in line to launch the longest flight between Doha, Qatar and Auckland, New Zealand, clocking in a whopping 18½-hour journey between the two places, reports CNN.