Category: Middle East
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Jordan Qualifies for the 2026 World Cup: A Historic Feat and Economic Opportunity
Author: Nuha Khan With a 3-0 win over Oman, Jordan earned its place in the 2026 World Cup — marking the country’s first-ever qualification for the tournament. While qualifying for the World Cup is an accomplishment in itself, Jordan can leverage this historic spotlight on the global stage to both…
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Doha Forum Features Panel on Sports and Sustainability: Key-Takeaways and Analysis
Author: Nuha Khan Since 2003, the Doha Forum has brought together thousands of leaders and thinkers from across the world to discuss pressing global issues. During the 2024 edition, held from December 7-8, over 4,600 participants, including 350 speakers convened to explore global issues under the theme of “The Innovation…
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QATAR: Diversifying An Economy With Soccer
Author: Nuha Khan As the world slowly shifts towards adopting renewable energy sources, the Gulf states have prepared strategies to diversify their economies and decrease reliance on revenue from fossil fuels. As part of the Qatar National Vision 2030, the country seeks to reduce reliance on oil and natural gas…
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