Amnesty: Abuse of migrant workers stains football A new report by Amnesty International alleges systematic abuse of migrant workers redeveloping the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha for the 2022 World Cup. News • 31 Mar 16
Amnesty: Abuse of migrant workers stains football A new report by Amnesty International alleges systematic abuse of migrant workers redeveloping the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha for the 2022 World Cup. News • 31 Mar 16
Qatar to invest $35bn in US over next five years Qatar plans to invest $35bn over the next five years in the United States, as the energy-rich Gulf state diversifies its global stakes, its sovereign wealth fund has said. Business • 28 Sep 15
Qatar to invest $35bn in US over next five years Qatar plans to invest $35bn over the next five years in the United States, as the energy-rich Gulf state diversifies its global stakes, its sovereign wealth fund has said. Business • 28 Sep 15
Qatar criticised over World Cup workers' rights Qatar, host nation of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, is still doing little to improve conditions for migrant workers despite promising reform last year, Amnesty International has said. News • 21 May 15
Qatar criticised over World Cup workers' rights Qatar, host nation of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, is still doing little to improve conditions for migrant workers despite promising reform last year, Amnesty International has said. News • 21 May 15
BBC journalist 'interrogated' in Qatar A BBC journalist, who was arrested along with his crew in Qatar, has said they were interrogated by intelligence officers as if they were spies. News • 19 May 15
BBC journalist 'interrogated' in Qatar A BBC journalist, who was arrested along with his crew in Qatar, has said they were interrogated by intelligence officers as if they were spies. News • 19 May 15
BP, Budweiser join sponsors' revolt over Qatar BP and the maker of Budweiser beer have today joined the ranks of World Cup sponsors pressing soccer's rulers to tackle corruption allegations over the awarding of the 2022 tournament to Qatar. Business • 09 Jun 14
BP, Budweiser join sponsors' revolt over Qatar BP and the maker of Budweiser beer have today joined the ranks of World Cup sponsors pressing soccer's rulers to tackle corruption allegations over the awarding of the 2022 tournament to Qatar. Business • 09 Jun 14
FIFA under increasing pressure over Qatar bid One of the World Cup's main sponsors has urged FIFA to properly investigate allegations of corruption being involved in Qatar's successful bid to host the 2022 tournament. News • 08 Jun 14
FIFA under increasing pressure over Qatar bid One of the World Cup's main sponsors has urged FIFA to properly investigate allegations of corruption being involved in Qatar's successful bid to host the 2022 tournament. News • 08 Jun 14
Qatar allowing freed Taliban men to move freely Qatar has moved five Afghan Taliban prisoners freed in exchange for a US soldier to a residential compound and will let them move freely in the country. News • 03 Jun 14
Qatar allowing freed Taliban men to move freely Qatar has moved five Afghan Taliban prisoners freed in exchange for a US soldier to a residential compound and will let them move freely in the country. News • 03 Jun 14
Qatar World Cup bid faces fresh corruption claims Qatari organisers of the 2022 World Cup have "vehemently" denied accusations their successful bid was corrupt, saying its lawyers were looking into claims made by a British Sunday newspaper. News • 01 Jun 14
Qatar World Cup bid faces fresh corruption claims Qatari organisers of the 2022 World Cup have "vehemently" denied accusations their successful bid was corrupt, saying its lawyers were looking into claims made by a British Sunday newspaper. News • 01 Jun 14
Deutsche Bank turns to Qatar in big capital hike Deutsche Bank is turning to the Qatari royal family in a bid to raise €8 billion in fresh funding and assuage fears over its capital strength. Business • 19 May 14
Deutsche Bank turns to Qatar in big capital hike Deutsche Bank is turning to the Qatari royal family in a bid to raise €8 billion in fresh funding and assuage fears over its capital strength. Business • 19 May 14
450 India migrants died in Qatar in last two years More than 450 Indian migrants working in Qatar have died in the last two years, data shows as the Gulf state is under pressure over its rights record ahead of the 2022 World Cup. News • 17 Feb 14
450 India migrants died in Qatar in last two years More than 450 Indian migrants working in Qatar have died in the last two years, data shows as the Gulf state is under pressure over its rights record ahead of the 2022 World Cup. News • 17 Feb 14
95 jobs announced as trade mission to Gulf ends The trade mission to the Gulf has concluded in Dubai with the announcement of 95 jobs in Ireland arising from contracts agreed during the trip. News • 09 Jan 14
95 jobs announced as trade mission to Gulf ends The trade mission to the Gulf has concluded in Dubai with the announcement of 95 jobs in Ireland arising from contracts agreed during the trip. News • 09 Jan 14
Gulf trade mission could create '4,000 Irish jobs' Minister for Jobs Richard Bruton has said that the current trade mission to the Gulf region could lead to up to 4,000 jobs in Ireland. News • 08 Jan 14
Gulf trade mission could create '4,000 Irish jobs' Minister for Jobs Richard Bruton has said that the current trade mission to the Gulf region could lead to up to 4,000 jobs in Ireland. News • 08 Jan 14
Kenny meets Qatari leaders on trade mission Taoiseach Enda Kenny continued his visit to the Gulf today with a series of business and political meetings in Doha, the capital of Qatar. News • 07 Jan 14
Kenny meets Qatari leaders on trade mission Taoiseach Enda Kenny continued his visit to the Gulf today with a series of business and political meetings in Doha, the capital of Qatar. News • 07 Jan 14
Irishman killed in Qatar road collision A 22-year-old Mayo man has died following a traffic collision in Qatar. News • 25 Nov 13
Irishman killed in Qatar road collision A 22-year-old Mayo man has died following a traffic collision in Qatar. News • 25 Nov 13
'Grim exploitation' of workers in Qatar - Amnesty Amnesty International has accused companies in Qatar of serious exploitation of migrant workers on construction projects for the 2022 World Cup. News • 18 Nov 13
'Grim exploitation' of workers in Qatar - Amnesty Amnesty International has accused companies in Qatar of serious exploitation of migrant workers on construction projects for the 2022 World Cup. News • 18 Nov 13
Qatar Emir passes power on to son Qatar's ruler has formally handed power to his 33-year-old son to cap a carefully crafted transition there. News • 25 Jun 13
Qatar Emir passes power on to son Qatar's ruler has formally handed power to his 33-year-old son to cap a carefully crafted transition there. News • 25 Jun 13
Speculation over Qatari bid for Marks & Spencer Qatar Holding, the investment arm of the Gulf state's sovereign wealth fund, is not considering a bid for British retailer Marks & Spencer, a source close to the fund has said. Business • 18 Mar 13
Speculation over Qatari bid for Marks & Spencer Qatar Holding, the investment arm of the Gulf state's sovereign wealth fund, is not considering a bid for British retailer Marks & Spencer, a source close to the fund has said. Business • 18 Mar 13
Extension to deal on global warming until 2020 Almost 200 nations have voted to extend the Kyoto Protocol until 2020. News • 09 Dec 12
Extension to deal on global warming until 2020 Almost 200 nations have voted to extend the Kyoto Protocol until 2020. News • 09 Dec 12
Emir of Qatar makes historic visit to Gaza The Emir of Qatar has entered Gaza for a visit that broke the isolation of Islamist rulers, Hamas, but disappointed Israel and mainstream Palestinian leaders. News • 23 Oct 12
Emir of Qatar makes historic visit to Gaza The Emir of Qatar has entered Gaza for a visit that broke the isolation of Islamist rulers, Hamas, but disappointed Israel and mainstream Palestinian leaders. News • 23 Oct 12
Qatar says yet to decide on Glencore-Xstrata deal Investor Qatar has said today it has not yet decided whether to support Glencore's revised bid for Xstrata. Business • 11 Sep 12
Qatar says yet to decide on Glencore-Xstrata deal Investor Qatar has said today it has not yet decided whether to support Glencore's revised bid for Xstrata. Business • 11 Sep 12
British probe into Barclays' Quatar payments Barclays has confirmed that Britain’s fraud investigation unit, the Serious Fraud Office, has started an investigation into certain payments between the bank and Qatar. Business • 29 Aug 12
British probe into Barclays' Quatar payments Barclays has confirmed that Britain’s fraud investigation unit, the Serious Fraud Office, has started an investigation into certain payments between the bank and Qatar. Business • 29 Aug 12