Qatar, the controversial host of the football World Cup, is a key US ally in the Middle East that is rich in gas and oil.
Qatar is one of the smallest Arab states with a population of 2.9 million, most of whom are foreign workers.A picture taken on October 11, 2022, shows a banner, bearing the picture of the World Cup trophy , Wales’ forward Gareth Bale and Qatar’s forward Hassan al-Haydos , in the Qatari capital Doha.
A picture taken on October 15, 2022 shows a view of the Qatari capital Doha, as the Gulf emirate prepares for the FIFA 2022 football World Cup. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt cut ties with Doha, accusing it of supporting terrorism and fostering close ties with their regional rival Iran — charges Doha denied.
Qatar Sports Investments also owns Belgian first-division club KAS Eupen and announced on October 10 that it will acquire nearly 22 per cent of the Portuguese club Sporting Braga.
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