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Qatar most attractive retail market in Middle East Qatar is emerging as one of the most attractive retail markets in the Middle East, according to a new index produced by AT Kearney. Initially, Qatar was a new entry at fourth in the latest Global Retail Development Index (GRDI), ahead of the region's shopping hub of the UAE which boasts two of...

MOI announces overhaul of Qatar ID system In an effort to streamline Qatar’s visa system for expats, the Ministry of Interior today announced a series of measures that puts more emphasis on identity cards while minimizing the use of passports for identification. Officials said that beginning June 15, new residents and those renewing their residency permits (RPs) would no longer need...

FIFA official acknowledges World Cup revotes possible for Russia, Qatar Fueling uncertainty about the locations of the next two World Cups, a senior FIFA official has said that the organization could consider moving the 2018 and 2022 tournaments out of Russia and Qatar if evidence of wrongdoing during the bid process turns up. In an interview with Swiss newspaper SonntagsZeitung that...

Qatar Airways CEO says protectionism a 'risk' to aviation Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar al-Baker on Monday asked a meeting of the aviation industry's largest trade group to reiterate its support of free and open market access, saying protectionism could lead to retaliation. The plea comes as US airlines are trying to persuade their government to alter the "Open Skies"...

Kurds in Sweden celebrate HDP success in Turkey Hundreds of people gathered in central Stockholm to celebrate the success of the pro-Kurdish People's Democratic Party, HDP, in the Turkish elections yesterday. For the first time, a pro-Kurdish party crossed the ten percent threshhold needed to get into the Turkish Parliament, and here at Sergels Torg, in the heart of the...

G7: Protests, climate and few commitments The G7 is drawing to a close in Bavaria. While the summit was overshadowed by crises in Ukraine and Greece, progress was made on climate change. Naomi Conrad reports from Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Early Monday morning, the clouds were draped like huge grey ribbons around the snow-capped mountains that tower over the quaint Alpine resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen....

"Qatar will not lose World Cup hosting" – Qatar Foreign Minister In response to allegations that Qatar might lose its hosting rights for the 2022 World Cup, Qatar’s Foreign Minister Khaled al-Attiyah issued a statement that there was “no way” Qatar would lose the right to host the football sporting event because it had the best bid and deserved to...

Temporary closure of Najma Street in both directions The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced that there would be a temporary closure of both directions of Najma Street for one-and-a-half month from June 9. The closure extends from Al Mansoura Intersection to Al Nuaija Intersection. The closure aims to facilitate completion of the necessary works to convert the roundabout at Woqod...

Champions League: Barcelona defeat Juventus to claim European crown (CNN) - Barcelona became kings of Europe for a fifth time Saturday with a deserved 3-1 Champions League final victory over Juventus in Berlin. Ivan Rakitic opened the scoring early on for the Catalans before Alvaro Morata drew Juve level at the start of the second half. But parity didn't last long...

Qatar’s Hashim wins silver at Asian Athletics Championships Qatar’s Hashim Salah Mohamed won a silver medal in the men’s 3,000 metres steeplechase race at the Asian Athletics Championships in Wuhan, China yesterday. Hashim timed 8:36.02 seconds to finish behind Bahrain’s John Koech, who won gold in 8:27.03 minutes. Evans Chematot, also from Bahrain, finished third in 8:42.76 minutes. In the men’s 200...

Get set to get floored by Khaliji fashion Doha - On June 10, the Doha Exhibition Center will be flooded with the best abayas, kaftans, evening gowns, ready-to-wear dresses and fashion accessories from the best fashion designers in the Gulf and the Middle East, in one of the largest women's fashion exhibitions in Qatar. The Heya Arabian Fashion Exhibition, in its...

Serena beats Safarova in Paris for 20th major What started out as a stroll became quite a struggle for Serena Williams. After going up by a set and two breaks in the French Open final, she double-faulted away that lead. Then, suddenly, she trailed in the third set. As the tension thickened, Williams was warned by the chair umpire for an audible...

FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off with Canada victory The FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 has begun in Edmonton, Canada. The hosts had a fantastic start to the tournament after their team beat China 1-0. Hosts Canada were elated after Christine Sinclair scored an injury-time penalty against rivals China. Some 54,000 people gathered in Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium to watch the Group...

Turkey goes to polls in crucial elections Gray Wolves, the supporters of Turkey's opposition Nationalist Action Party, MHP, cheer MHP leader Devlet Bahceli as he addresses an election rally in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, May 31, 2015. (AP) Turks are expected go to the polls on Sunday in the closest parliamentary election in more than a decade, one that could pave the...