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AL KHOR, Qatar -- Qatar opened the Middle Easts first World Cup on Sunday with its ruler sitting next to the leaders of two Arab countries that only a year

The presence of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi shows how far Qatar has come since the boycott that saw its sole land border and air routes cut off for years as part of a political dispute.

AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) - Qatar on Sunday opened the Middle East's first FIFA World Cup before global leaders and ...

The Qatar World Cup shows ‘human rights’ are just a tool for the West - The Maravi Post

No diplomatic boycotts are being staged despite Qatar?s harsh LGBTQ laws and alleged worker abuses. Compare and contrast this with the West?s treatment of

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A gay woman in Qatar told MailOnline that despite the measures, she will not personally feel safe during the tournament and that she believes LGBTQ+ locals will be beaten and jailed after the cup ends.

For decades, Doha has flung open its doors to Taliban warlords, Islamist dissidents, African rebel commanders and exiles of every stripe. Now, the tiny emirate is receiving extra scrutiny as it welcomes over a million soccer fans from around the world for the 2022 World Cup.

Everything you need to know ahead of the 2022 World Cup opening ceremony.

Qatar’s quest for global influence ranges wide and runs deep