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Who owns Qatar and what does the Gulf state own?
feature The World Cup host’s Sovereign wealth fund has £40bn of investments in UK alone
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Qatar’s white elephant World Cup
Talking Point Tournament host facing ‘buyer’s remorse’ over ‘giant waste of money’
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Qatar 2022: a tainted World Cup?
Talking Point The most controversial Fifa World Cup yet is ready for kick-off
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Brit found hanged in Doha hotel ‘tortured by Qatar police’
Speed Read Qatar authorities recorded Marc Bennett’s death as suicide but British coroner found no evidence of suicidal intent
By The Week Staff Published
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Prince Charles, the sheikh and a suitcase of cash
In the Spotlight Heir to throne facing questions over personal judgement after revelations of unusual donations to his charities
By The Week Staff Published
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Qatar: a hotspot for luxury wellness getaways
The Week Recommends Get a new lease of life with a modern take on ancient healing practices
By Jaymi McCann Published
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Qatar 2022 World Cup: migrants still at work despite ban on gatherings
Speed Read With 1,000 days to go until the Fifa mega-event, it’s ‘business as usual’ on the crowded construction sites
By The Week Staff Published
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The safest and most dangerous countries in the Middle East
In Depth Syria no longer at the bottom of the worldwide peace rankings, but there is little to celebrate
By The Week Staff Last updated
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The richest country in the world
In Depth The UK lags behind the wealthiest nations as ‘storm clouds’ gather over economy
By The Week Staff Published
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Qatar ‘offered $880m secret payments to Fifa’
Speed Read Fresh allegations of corruption surrounding the Gulf state’s 2022 World Cup bid emerge
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Brit arrested in UAE ‘for wearing Qatar football shirt’
Speed Read Abu Dhabi authorities claim Ali Issa Ahmad, 26, was held for ‘wasting police time’
By The Week Staff Published
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Why Qatar is withdrawing from Opec
In Depth Doha denies that diplomatic dispute with Saudi Arabia is behind decision to leave cartel
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Is democracy under threat in Bahrain?
Speed Read Government of the oil-rich nation under fire after crackdown on opposition parties
By The Week Staff Published
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Qatar 2022 World Cup: Fifa plan expansion to 48 teams
Speed Read Infantino backs the proposals - but it would require Qatar to share hosting duties
By The Week Staff Published
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