Tag: Qatar
Qatar museum aims to show Islam's true values
The new Museum of Islamic Arts in the Qatari capital aims to show that Islam is a religion of "tolerance" and not "terrorism", guests were told at the opening ceremony on Saturday (local time).[MORE]
De Niro to launch Doha film fest
Robert De Niro signed an agreement in Qatar on Sunday (local time) to launch a Doha international film festival linked to the Tribeca festival he founded in New York after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.[MORE]
WTA agrees to more byes
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has agreed to reinstate byes in certain events in 2009 to assuage players' fears about a congested calendar.[MORE]
Venus wins WTA Championships
Venus Williams has beaten Vera Zvonareva 6-7, 6-0, 6-2 to win the WTA Championships in Doha and complete an undefeated week at the season-ending event.[MORE]
Venus to face Zvonareva in Doha final
Venus Williams will play Vera Zvonareva in the final of the WTA Championships after both women achieved difficult three-set victories overnight.[MORE]
Ivanovic, Serena pull out of Doha
High profile duo Serena Williams and Ana Ivanovic have withdrawn from the WTA Championships in Doha.[MORE]
Venus downs Serena to reach Doha semis
Venus Williams secured her place in the semi-finals of the WTA Championships overnight when she completed her round-robin matches with a comprehensive 5-7, 6-1, 6-0 win over her sister Serena.[MORE]
Venus, Zvonareva in line for Doha semis
Venus Williams won her second match in two days at the season-ending WTA Championships overnight when she beat Elena Dementieva 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to leave herself on the brink of the semis with one round-robin match to play.[MORE]
Double shock for sick Ivanovic
Ana Ivanovic, the French Open champion who looked about to become tennis' hottest property only four months ago, looks likely to crash out of the WTA Tour year-end championships after a second successive defeat overnight.[MORE]
Britain's Barclays heads to Middle East
Barclays Bank in Britain has gone to the Middle East to strengthen its books to help it ride out the global credit crisis.[MORE]
Ex-Guantanamo inmate to lead Al Jazeera watchdog
Al Jazeera television has announced the launch of its own rights watchdog to be headed by its cameraman Sami al-Haj, who spent six years at the US detention centre in Guantanamo Bay.[MORE]
Verbeek leaves the champagne on ice
Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek says he will not accept complacency in Australia's bid to qualify for the 2010 World Cup.[MORE]
Socceroos prepared to bide their time
Pim Verbeek says the Socceroos must be patient in tonight's World Cup qualifier against Qatar at Lang Park in Brisbane.[MORE]
Metsu warns Aussies not to take Qatar lightly
Qatar's new coach Bruno Metsu says complacency might be Australia's undoing in their Asian 2010 World Cup qualifier at Lang Park in Brisbane this evening.[MORE]
Kewell no chance for Socceroos
Harry Kewell will not be making a last minute dash from Turkey to play for the Socceroos in the World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Brisbane on Wednesday night.[MORE]
Socceroos wary of new Qatar threat
The Socceroos say their recent wins over Qatar will count for nothing in next week's World Cup qualifier in Brisbane.[MORE]
Socceroos hit Brisbane for Qatar preparations
The Socceroos arrive in Brisbane today to prepare for next Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Qatar at Lang Park.[MORE]
Kewell, Bresciano, Grella out for Qatar clash
Key Socceroos Harry Kewell, Mark Bresciano and Vincenzo Grella have been ruled out of Australia's World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Brisbane on October 15, due to injury.[MORE]
Don't panic against Socceroos: new Qatar coach
Newly-installed Qatar coach Bruno Metsu has assured his Gulf underdogs they can shock mighty Australia in their World Cup showdown in Brisbane as long as they stay cool.[MORE]
FIFA unable to shake off Qatar controversy
Soccer's world governing body FIFA has found itself tangled in a legal mess after the authority absolved Qatar of any blame for fielding an ineligible player in a World Cup qualifier.[MORE]
Bahrain hold Qataris, Saudis come from behind
Qatar's World Cup qualifying campaign hit a snag when they were held 1-1 by neighbourhood rivals Bahrain in their Group A clash on Wednesday.[MORE]
Japan and Qatar highlight threat to Aussies
Japan and Qatar clinched crucial World Cup wins in the crushing humidity of the Gulf on Saturday to hammer home a double warning to Australia of the dangers ahead on the road to the World Cup finals.[MORE]
Brisbane to host Qatar qualifier
Brisbane will host Australia's crucial World Cup qualifying match against Qatar on October 15, officials said.[MORE]
Lebanese leaders close to govt deal: sources
Lebanon is close to a deal on the formation of a national unity government according to political sources.[MORE]
Socceroos face tough route to Asian cup
Australia have drawn a difficult Group B along with 1980 champions Kuwait, Indonesia and Oman in the final qualification round for the 15th Asian Cup to be held in Qatar in 2011.[MORE]
