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Sport

Football fever back in Qatar after FIFA confirms U-17 World Cup dates

Qatar is set to host another World Cup, as FIFA had scheduled the world U-17 tournament for 19 November to 13 December. The 48-team format is also making a comeback, with 30 nations already qualified.

30/04/2026

Economy

Qatar rolls out business relief package amid Iran war

Qatar has introduced new measures to maintain market stability and reinforce investor confidence as regional tensions weigh on economic sentiment.

29/04/2026

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Qatar warns Iran it will not be used as 'political punching bag'

Qatar warned Iran on Tuesday it will not be used as a “political punching bag,” calling for a "comprehensive deal" that would secure the Gulf. In response to Euronews, Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman said "we applaud our partners in Europe for taking the lead" in the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

28/04/2026

Business

Qatar expands North Field project as LNG output faces disruption

Qatar is moving ahead with its North Field gas expansion after awarding a key contract, even as regional tensions continue to disrupt LNG output and exports.

28/04/2026

Business

QatarEnergy launches first LNG exports from its $10bn US project

QatarEnergy has launched the first LNG exports from its Golden Pass project in Texas, deepening its presence in the US and strengthening its position in global gas markets.

23/04/2026

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Syria's president arrives in Qatar for talks after Saudi Arabia visit

Syria’s president Ahmed al-Sharaa visited Doha on Wednesday for talks with Qatar’s emir on economic cooperation, investment and post-al-Assad regional reintegration.

22/04/2026

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Qatar backs ceasefire as uncertainty surrounds Islamabad peace talks

Qatar has urged diplomacy on Tuesday as uncertainty surrounds US-Iran talks, warning prolonged tensions risk wider global fallout, particularly if disruption in the Strait of Hormuz affects energy flows and markets.

21/04/2026

Travel News

Foreign airlines to gradually resume flight operations in Qatar

Qatar Airways also ramps up its global routes for summer as the Gulf state’s aviation sector moves to restore normality following regional tensions.

20/04/2026

Business

Hormuz tensions threaten global energy and supply chains, Qatar warns

“The full-fledged impact is coming” and what the world has seen until now in energy costs is "the tip of the iceberg," Qatar’s finance minister says, warning of wider energy and supply shock as Iran tightens control over Hormuz.

19/04/2026

Culture news

Music producer Swizz Beatz: 'The best thing you can be is original'

Grammy-winning music producer and entrepreneur Swizz Beatz tells Euronews Culture how technology is reshaping creativity, why originality still stands out, and what keeps drawing him back to the Middle East.

18/04/2026

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Pakistan PM Sharif visits Doha as US–Iran mediation gathers pace

With the fragile ceasefire holding and signs of de-escalation emerging, Pakistan’s mediation efforts to revive US–Iran talks are gathering pace, reflecting a broader push to contain tensions across the Middle East.

16/04/2026

Europe News

EU pursues 'deeper' Gulf partnerships, Costa tells Euronews in Doha

In the highest-level EU visit to the Gulf since the Iran war started, European Council President Antonio Costa reinforced the EU’s strategic partnerships with the Gulf states and pushed for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning of “disastrous consequences”.

15/04/2026

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Qatar rejects claims of deals with Iran, calls for regional solution

The fallout from the war is disrupting shipping and energy flows, pushing Gulf states to work more closely together and support diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation and stabilise the region.

14/04/2026

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Trump says US Navy will blockade Hormuz after stalled Iran talks

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran in Islamabad ended without a deal. The move ramps up pressure as both sides blame each other, while Pakistan urges restraint and the ceasefire hangs in the balance.

12/04/2026

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Overlooked IRGC body holds key to Iran's Hormuz approach, expert says

The fragile US-Iran ceasefire is already faltering, with Tehran still blocking the Strait of Hormuz navigation in protest against Israel’s attacks in Lebanon. A leading Iran expert indicates Tehran's Hormuz strategy could be part of a well-established strategy.

10/04/2026

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Qatar warns Iran war could now 'spiral out of control'

In a series of direct warnings and as the US deadline for Iran approached later on Tuesday, Qatar’s foreign ministry called for “a way of ending the war before it spirals out of control”, adding that there was still time for diplomacy to prevail, “before it escalates beyond anyone’s control”.

07/04/2026

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Iran strikes tanker off Qatar coast as Tehran attacks on Gulf persist

Qatar said it had intercepted two Iranian cruise missiles, while a third struck a fuel tanker off its coast. All 21 crew members were safely evacuated, with no injuries or environmental damage reported.

01/04/2026

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Qatar and Ukraine sign defence agreement amid Zelenskyy Gulf tour

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Doha on Saturday amid his tour around the Gulf region, one month since the beginning of the Iran war.

28/03/2026

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EU calls for Black Sea grain model to unblock Hormuz, EU envoy says

Brussels has urged a Black Sea-style grain deal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, while backing GCC self-defence and deepening security ties amid the Iran war.

27/03/2026

Business

Ships seek Iranian clearance in Hormuz as insurance costs surge

Surging insurance costs and tighter control over transit in the Strait of Hormuz are forcing shipowners to rethink voyages, with access increasingly shaped by risk, cost and coordination.

26/03/2026

Business

Helium supply crunch puts MRI services at risk amid Qatar disruptions

Iran's strikes on Qatar's Ras Laffan gas hub have disrupted helium production, showing how the conflict is rippling beyond energy markets to hit industries from technology to healthcare.

25/03/2026

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Qatar says it is not mediating as it remains in 'the eye of the storm'

Missile and drone attacks on Qatar have eased in recent days with no alerts issued, but officials say the country remains vigilant and reserves the right to respond, as indirect talks continue in the region.

24/03/2026

Business

Five European nations and Japan to 'contribute' to Hormuz security

The conflict around the Strait of Hormuz is starting to draw in global powers, as disruptions to shipping and energy flows raise concerns about wider economic fallout.

20/03/2026

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Qatar PM urges halt to war after energy strikes

Qatar’s prime minister has called for an immediate end to the conflict after missile strikes hit energy facilities across the Gulf, including the country’s key Ras Laffan hub. Doha is demanding Iran halt the attacks, as gas prices surge and international pressure grows for de-escalation.

19/03/2026

Business

Strikes on Gulf energy hubs threaten global LNG supply for months

Strikes on key Gulf energy sites are becoming more frequent and more damaging, beginning to unsettle supply and expose vulnerabilities across the region.

19/03/2026

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Iran war enters dangerous phase as regime shows resilience

Iran’s leadership is under pressure but the system is built to endure, says Middle East expert Professor Mehran Kamrava, warning the conflict could become a long and grinding war.

18/03/2026