Qatar news today

Here are some of the latest news stories from Qatar:

Top Stories

  1. Qatar to host 2022 FIFA World Cup: Qatar is set to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with the tournament scheduled to take place from November 21 to December 18, 2022. The country has been working on infrastructure development and stadium construction to ensure a successful event. (Source: Gulf Times)
  2. Qatar Airways to launch new routes: Qatar Airways has announced plans to launch new routes to several destinations, including Chicago, Dallas, and San Francisco in the United States, as well as Melbourne and Perth in Australia. (Source: The Peninsula)
  3. Qatar's economy grows 2.1% in Q1: Qatar's economy grew by 2.1% in the first quarter of 2022, driven by a recovery in the oil and gas sector, according to the country's statistics agency. (Source: Qatar News Agency)

Business

  1. Qatar Investment Authority invests in Indian real estate: The Qatar Investment Authority has invested in a Indian real estate company, marking the country's first major investment in the Indian property market. (Source: The Hindu BusinessLine)
  2. Qatar Airways to increase flights to India: Qatar Airways has announced plans to increase its flights to India, with the airline set to operate 84 flights per week to the country by the end of 2022. (Source: The Economic Times)
  3. Qatar's banking sector sees growth: Qatar's banking sector has seen growth in the first quarter of 2022, with the country's banks reporting a combined net profit of QAR 12.6 billion (USD 3.5 billion). (Source: Qatar News Agency)

Sports

  1. Qatar to host 2023 Asian Cup: Qatar has been selected to host the 2023 Asian Cup, with the tournament set to take place from June 16 to July 16, 2023. (Source: Asian Football Confederation)
  2. Qatar's Al Rayyan SC wins Qatari League title: Al Rayyan SC has won the Qatari League title, with the team finishing top of the table with 64 points. (Source: Gulf Times)
  3. Qatar's Aspire Academy to host international football tournament: Aspire Academy, a Qatar-based football academy, is set to host an international football tournament featuring teams from around the world. (Source: The Peninsula)

Other News

  1. Qatar to host international conference on climate change: Qatar is set to host an international conference on climate change, with the event scheduled to take place in November 2022. (Source: Qatar News Agency)
  2. Qatar's Ministry of Education launches new initiative: The Ministry of Education in Qatar has launched a new initiative aimed at promoting education and literacy among children. (Source: The Peninsula)
  3. Qatar's Hamad International Airport sees passenger growth: Hamad International Airport has seen a significant increase in passenger traffic, with the airport handling over 12 million passengers in the first quarter of 2022. (Source: Qatar News Agency)