A wealthy Qatari businessman’s campaign to lead the sport’s global body is being investigated. One of his critics was detained and interrogated in Doha.
Category: Qatar
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Inside the Rift Over Trump’s A.I. Deals in the Gulf
The president’s Middle East visit produced multibillion-dollar technology investments by the Saudis and Emiratis. But they face political pushback at home.
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The Strange Case of an Hermès Heir, an Emir and a Deal Gone Wrong
Nicolas Puech agreed to sell his multibillion-dollar stake in his family’s luxury goods empire to the royal family of Qatar, but then said he couldn’t gain access to his shares.
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The Diversity of Moroccan Jewelry on Display
“Splendors of the Atlas,” an exhibition in Qatar, includes 56 pieces that reflect the range of materials and styles.
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U.S. and Qatar Block Iran’s Access to $6 Billion From Prisoner Deal
The money had recently transferred to Iran as part of a U.S.-Iran deal that led to the release of five imprisoned Americans from Iran last month.
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Manchester United Bidding War Already Has a Winner: The Sellers
The New York Times – Sports:A Qatari royal and a British billionaire have designs on the Premier League giant. But the Glazer family still gets to set the price.
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81 Minutes in, Two Big Goals and One Big Rewrite
The New York Times – Sports:The Times’s chief soccer correspondent hoped for a “boring” World Cup final. He didn’t get one.
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Qatar Got the World Cup It Wanted
The New York Times – Sports:In the end, after a tournament shadowed by controversy since the host rights were awarded, Qatar had the turn in the global spotlight it sought.
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How FIFA Silenced a World Cup Armband Campaign
The New York Times – Sports:European teams had planned to highlight inclusivity on soccer’s biggest stage. They blinked when the sport’s governing body flexed its muscles.
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When World Cup Reality Isn’t What It Seems
The New York Times – Sports:In Qatar, where the line between the artificial and the authentic has blurred or evaporated, it was the people, as always, who defined the tournament.
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Qatar Bribery Case Cracks Open European Parliament — and Finds Hidden Cash
The New York Times – Sports:Prosecutors say the glamorous lifestyle of a European lawmaker masked a Qatari corruption scandal. It exposed how vulnerable Brussels is to foreign influence.