Published by The Bangkok Post DOHA: Qatar World Cup ticket sales were launched at reduced prices on Wednesday with residents and migrant workers able to attend games for just US$11 (360 baht) as concerns persist over Covid-19. Authorities have not yet announced how many fans will be allowed into stadiums for the first World Cup […]
Published by Reuters UK By Pamela Barbaglia LONDON (Reuters) -U.S. buyout fund Bain Capital is in final talks to buy French IT services firm Inetum in a deal worth about $2.27 billion that would boost its presence across Europe’s tech sector, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The deal will see Inetum – formerly […]
Published by Reuters ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Turkey and the United Arab Emirates said on Wednesday they had agreed a nearly $5-billion swap deal in local currencies, in a sign of warming diplomatic ties that provides Ankara financial support as it faces economic turmoil. The deal between the countries’ central banks comes after the regional rivals sought […]
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received today a phone call from His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, duri…
DAMMAM – Four-time winners Qatar started their Asian Handball Championship title defence in style, easily overpowering Oman 31-14 at the Ministry of Sports Hall in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday.The defending champions took a quick 2-0 lead within th…
DOHA – Qatar Golf Association has completed the arrangements for the 36th edition of Qatar Open Golf Championship, which begins on Thursday and continues for three days at the Doha Golf Club, with the participation of 108 players.The championship is on…