Women to sue Qatar over invasive airport searches A group of women subjected to invasive physical examinations at Doha airport will sue Qatari authorities, seeking redress for an ordeal that sparked global condemnation, … World • 15 Nov 21
FAI urged to publicly support migrant workers in Qatar The Executive Director of Amnesty International Ireland has called on the FAI to publicly come out in support of the human rights of migrant workers … Ireland • 30 Mar 21
Alcohol at 2022 World Cup - for those who can pay Alcohol will be available to football fans in stadiums at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, but so far only to those purchasing hospitality packages, … World • 01 Feb 21
Qatar brings charges over invasive searches at airport The people responsible for invasive searches of women passengers at Doha airport had been referred for prosecution over the "violations" following widespread outrage, Qatar's government … World • 30 Oct 20
Women on ten flights from Qatar 'invasively examined' Women passengers on ten planes flying out of Doha were forced to endure "appalling" physical examinations, as Qatar expressed regret for the distress caused to … World • 28 Oct 20
Macron comments provoke boycott of French goods Calls to boycott French goods are growing in the Arab world and beyond, after President Emmanuel Macron criticised Islamists and vowed not to "give up … World • 25 Oct 20
Historic Afghan peace talks open in Doha Historic peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban seeking to end 19 years of war have opened in Doha. World • 12 Sep 20
UK court dismisses charges against Barclays A British court has dismissed charges brought by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) against Barclays over its 2008 capital raising, suspending for now the threat … Business • 21 May 18
Qatar says too early to exit OPEC oil cuts OPEC and its allies should maintain oil supply curbs to guarantee healthy price levels which will allow increased investment in the industry and help avoid … Business • 05 Apr 18
Saudi border with Qatar to be reopened for Hajj Saudi Arabia's king has ordered the border with Qatar be reopened to allow pilgrims to carry out their annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. World • 17 Aug 17
Erdogan meets Saudi king in bid to resolve Gulf dispute Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has arrived in Saudi Arabia and met with King Salman, according to Saudi state news agency SPA. News • 23 Jul 17
Arab states refrain from imposing further sanctions Four Arab states have refrained from slapping further sanctions on Qatar but voiced disappointment at its "negative" response to their demands and said their boycott … News • 05 Jul 17
Qatar responds to demands set by Arab states Qatar's foreign minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, has handed its official response to a list of demands by Saudi Arabia and its allies … World • 03 Jul 17
Qatar says Saudi-led demands not 'reasonable' Qatar has said that a 13-point list of demands made by Saudi Arabia and its allies impinged on its sovereignty and failed to meet US … News • 24 Jun 17
Qatar given list of demands by Arab nations Four Arab states boycotting Qatar over alleged support for terrorism have sent a list of 13 demands, including closing Al Jazeera television and reducing ties … World • 23 Jun 17
Barclays charged over 'unlawful' 2008 Qatari deal Barclays and four former top executives have been criminally charged over undisclosed payments to Qatari investors during a £12 billion emergency fundraising in 2008. Business • 20 Jun 17
Qatar calls for lifting of trade boycott Qatar will not negotiate with its neighbours to resolve the Gulf diplomatic dispute unless they first lift the trade and travel boycott they imposed two … Business • 19 Jun 17
Qatar can defend economy & currency - finance minister Qatar can easily defend its economy and currency against sanctions by other Arab states, Qatari finance minister Ali Sherif al-Emadi told CNBC television in an … Business • 12 Jun 17
Qatar crisis: US urges Gulf allies to ease restrictions The US has urged Saudi Arabia and its regional allies to ease their blockade of Qatar, warning it is harming the regional struggle against extremism. World • 09 Jun 17
Turkish MPs vote to deploy troops to Qatar base Turkey has brought forward troop deployment to Qatar and pledged to provide crucial food and water supplies to the Gulf Arab country facing a worsening … News • 08 Jun 17
Crisis in the Gulf: Why is Qatar under siege? It was 16 December 2015, and a group of Qataris, including members of the royal family, were on a hunting trip in Iraq when they … analysis and comment • 07 Jun 17
Saudi, UAE banks delay Qatari deals Qatar's currency has come under pressure as Gulf Arab commercial banks start holding off on business with Qatari banks because of a diplomatic rift in … Business • 06 Jun 17
Trump says he demanded action over militant funding US President Donald Trump has said leaders he met on a Middle East trip had warned him that Qatar was funding "radical ideology" after he … World • 06 Jun 17
Gulf states and Egypt cut ties with Qatar The Arab world's biggest powers cut ties with Qatar today over alleged support for Islamists and Iran. World • 05 Jun 17
Monte dei Paschi bailout 'could take months' A state bailout of struggling Italian lender Monte dei Paschi di Siena could take up to three months, a newspaper said today. Business • 22 Dec 16