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It has been two years since Saudi Arabia, the UAE and their allies cut ties with Qatar, sparking a major diplomatic crisis in the Gulf region.

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FIFA urged to probe Qatar World Cup allegations

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A lucrative TV deal allegedly led to Qatar being awarded the 2022 tournament

World Cup host Qatar to introduce 100% booze tax

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The issue of alcohol is likely to be a sensitive subject in the run-up to the World Cup in four years' time

War-ridden Yemen’s other frontline — the central bank

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OPEC members and other oil-producing countries gather in Vienna on Thursday to discuss cutting output to prop up prices

Qatar to quit Saudi-dominated OPEC in 2019

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The decision was 'technical and strategic' and had 'nothing to do with the 'blockade', says Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi

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Qatar's involvement in the Gaza Strip contributed to an Israeli political crisis in recent days that almost brought down the government

‘Why not?’ Fifa boss says 48 teams ‘feasible’ for Qatar World Cup

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Accommodating another 16 teams would vastly complicate Qatar's task in preparing for the World Cup

Denel lands deep in Gulf crisis

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The South African arms manufacturer fends off undue pressure from Saudi military company

Government ‘uncomfortable’ with Zuma meeting Qatar emir

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Sources have confirmed that the department of international relations is unhappy about the meeting between the Emir of Qatar and the former president

Editorial: A beautiful game of capital gain

Article Editorial - 15 Jun 2018

'The Fifa World Cup is an extravagant symbol of so much that is wrong with this world. But let’s not kid ourselves: we are going to watch it anyway'

Gulf block remains in deadlock one year on

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As Qatar maintains there is 'no legitimate justification' for the blockade, the Gulf Cooperation Council turmoil remains unresolved one year later

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War and Covid slow trade in Saluki dogs

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FIFA urged to probe Qatar World Cup allegations

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OPEC meets as Trump calls for oil taps to be kept on

Qatar to quit Saudi-dominated OPEC in 2019

Ceasefire puts Qatar’s role in Gaza back in spotlight

‘Why not?’ Fifa boss says 48 teams ‘feasible’ for Qatar World Cup

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