Doha News: Events, Politics, and Sports from Qatar's Capital

When you think of Doha, the capital city of Qatar and a major hub for international diplomacy, sports, and energy markets. Also known as Doha City, it’s where global leaders meet, football legends compete, and billion-dollar deals get signed. Doha isn’t just another Middle Eastern city—it’s a stage for the world. From hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup to being the home of Al Jazeera and the Qatar Investment Authority, it punches way above its weight in global influence.

What happens in Doha doesn’t stay in Doha. The city regularly hosts high-stakes talks between the U.S., Russia, China, and regional powers. It’s where peace talks for Afghanistan once took place, and where tensions between Iran and the Gulf states are quietly managed. Its economy, built on natural gas and sovereign wealth, lets it invest in global sports teams, museums, and infrastructure projects—from the Lusail Stadium to the Museum of Islamic Art. And when it comes to sports, Doha’s name pops up every year: athletics championships, Formula 1 races, and now, with the growing footprint of Asian football, it’s becoming a year-round event capital.

But Doha’s story isn’t just about politics and money. It’s about people—expats from India, the Philippines, and Kenya who make up most of the population, local families preserving traditions amid rapid change, and athletes training under desert heat to compete on the world stage. You’ll find stories here about Qatari athletes breaking records, Indian workers navigating life in the Gulf, and how global brands are setting up shop in its gleaming malls. Below, you’ll see how Doha connects to breaking news in cricket, football, and international relations—from IPL teams training here to world leaders flying in for summits. This isn’t just local news. It’s global news, filtered through the lens of one of the most dynamic cities on earth.

Morocco Stuns Portugal 1-0 as En-Nesyri Scores Historic Goal, Ronaldo Exits World Cup

30 Oct

Sports Rohan Neeraj

Morocco stunned Portugal 1-0 in the 2022 World Cup quarterfinals as Youssef En-Nesyri scored the historic winner, becoming the first African and Arab nation to reach the semifinals. Cristiano Ronaldo exited without a goal, ending his World Cup dream.