Qatar News Headlines
Eight Indians were given the death penalty in Qatar; MEA said they are disturbed by the decision.
The Qatar court has announced the death penalty for eight Indians arrested last year on charges of spying for Israel. The Indian government has said it is “deeply shocked” by the verdict and will contest the case.
Qatar to host 2023 FIFA Arab Cup
The FIFA Arab Cup, which will take place in Qatar in 2023, will be the nation’s first significant international football competition. The competition is scheduled to run from November 21, 2023, until December 18, 2023.
Qatar launches new tourism campaign
Qatar has launched a new tourism campaign aimed at attracting more visitors to the country. The campaign highlights Qatar’s unique culture, heritage, and attractions.
Qatar economy grows by 4.5% in Q3
Qatar’s economy grew by 4.5% in the third quarter of 2023, according to official data. The growth was driven by strong performance in the hydrocarbon sector and the non-hydrocarbon sector.
Qatar to build new desalination plant
Qatar is to build a new desalination plant in Ras Laffan. The plant will have a capacity of 100 million gallons per day and will cost around $1 billion to build.