Doha, Nov 18 (EFE).- Sales of alcohol in and around stadiums hosting World Cup matches in Qatar will be banned, Fifa said in a statement Friday, just two days before the tournament kicks off. Qatari authorities and Fifa had agreed that alcohol sales would be allowed at designated areas at the stadiums, despite its consumption … Read more
By Javier Picazo Feliu Doha, Nov 18 (EFE).- Qatar’s football stadiums, designed by some of the world’s most renowned architects, have become a symbol of Qatar’s monumental development project ahead of the FIFA World Cup and a source of controversy due to the extreme conditions thousands of migrant workers endured to build them. Norman Foster, … Read more
By Jose Miguel Pascual Labrador Doha, Nov 15 (EFE).- Security has become a top priority in Qatar as the tiny Gulf nation prepares to welcome some 1.5 million visitors for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Home to nearly 3 million inhabitants, Qatar has already installed nearly 15,000 cameras and artificial intelligence tech to simultaneously monitor … Read more
By Javier Picazo Feliu Doha, Nov 11 (EFE).- Qatar is a leader in technology and communications, hosting some of the world’s most influential media outlets Al Jazeera and beIN Sports as well as the multinational telecommunications firm Ooredoo, which has surged to success in the Middle East region and beyond. The company has been named … Read more
By Javier Picazo FeliuDoha, Nov 4 (EFE).- From madrouba rice to the national dish machboos to local regag crepes and marguga stew, tradition, ancient recipes and spices collide in Qatar’s contemporary cuisine. Qatar’s gastronomy is a journey through the desert and sea and the legacy of a community that is receptive to novel influences. “Qatari … Read more
By Javier Picazo Feliu Doha, Nov 8 (EFE).- Conservative, multicultural, welcoming and safe. This is Qatar, a small country with a population of just under 3 million, 80% of whom are foreigners, and which is gearing up to host the World Cup to showcase to the world its remarkable social, cultural and economic evolution. The … Read more
By Javier Picazo Feliú Doha, Oct 28 (EFE).- In a country surrounded by desert and bound by efficient resource management, sustainability has become a necessity at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a reality manifested in the design of the tournament’s stadiums and which makes it the greenest sporting event in history. Waste management, the … Read more
Madrid, Oct 27 (EFE).- The president of Spain’s Efe news agency, Gabriela Cañas, on Thursday called for a united effort in news verification, which she said was “essential” in preserving the truth. The head of the news agency also advocated for a more effective “solidarity” to be shown to media outlets that suffer attacks on … Read more
By Javier Picazo Feliu Doha, Oct 21 (EFE).- Traditional markets, beaches, the desert, museums, the city’s skyline. Qatar is a world full of sensations that you can discover through our list of 9 must-see places if you are planning to go to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. 1. SOUQ WAQIF If there is a place … Read more
By Gonzalo Sánchez Rome, Oct 18 (EFE).- He may be one of the most famous actors in the world but Russell Crowe is crystal clear in his belief that success is not measured by the opinions of others. “I think measurement of success is an individual judgment, you don’t require somebody else’s list of achievements … Read more
Doha, Oct 11 (EFE).- Falconry has been a practice in Qatar for over 5,000 years. Considered an essential part of its culture, falcons hold a special status in the Gulf nation and drive a million-dollar industry that reflects a national fascination with this age-old tradition. These birds of prey are not only sold for high … Read more
By Javier Picazo Feliú Doha, Oct 4 (EFE).- Doha, the main venue for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, is a modern and futuristic capital where skyscrapers, contemporary buildings and streets, as well as promenades that have been completely remodeled for the event, contrast with the traditions and history encapsulated by Souq Waqif market, its … Read more
