After taking shots at corporate money-loving Kyrsten Sinema for leaving the Democratic Party and absentee father Herschel Walker for taking a big ol’ L in Georgia’s Senate run, Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update dropped a joke that earned loud groans and boos from the audience.
The joke concerned the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar—specifically, Morocco’s upset victory over heavily-favored Portugal in the quarterfinals. Morocco made history as the only African nation to advance to the semifinal stage in the World Cup, and probably prevented Cristiano Ronaldo...
The joke concerned the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar—specifically, Morocco’s upset victory over heavily-favored Portugal in the quarterfinals. Morocco made history as the only African nation to advance to the semifinal stage in the World Cup, and probably prevented Cristiano Ronaldo...
- 12/11/2022
- by Marlow Stern
- Rollingstone.com
The Qatar World Cup Chief, Hassan Al-Thawadi, estimated that 400-500 migrant workers died while working on projects related to the World Cup since winning the bid to host 12 years ago.
Al-Thawadi first declared a death toll as low as three work-related deaths and 37 non-work-related deaths because Qatar was only evaluating worker deaths as they pertained to constructing the stadiums. Only when Morgan pushed him on the realistic death toll as it related to all kinds of preparations for the World Cup, including accommodations and infrastructure, did Al-Thawadi arrive at his much higher estimation.
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“The estimate is around 400, between 400 and 500,” Al-Thawadi told Piers Morgan. “I don’t have the exact number. That’s something that’s being discussed.”
Last year, The Guardian reported that 6,500 South Asian migrant workers had died since 2010, when Qatar won the World Cup bid. The report did not...
Al-Thawadi first declared a death toll as low as three work-related deaths and 37 non-work-related deaths because Qatar was only evaluating worker deaths as they pertained to constructing the stadiums. Only when Morgan pushed him on the realistic death toll as it related to all kinds of preparations for the World Cup, including accommodations and infrastructure, did Al-Thawadi arrive at his much higher estimation.
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“The estimate is around 400, between 400 and 500,” Al-Thawadi told Piers Morgan. “I don’t have the exact number. That’s something that’s being discussed.”
Last year, The Guardian reported that 6,500 South Asian migrant workers had died since 2010, when Qatar won the World Cup bid. The report did not...
- 12/5/2022
- by Claire Franken
- Uinterview
The fans can dial the Indian Embassy helpline for FIFA fans or send a WhatsApp message to the mentioned numbers. They can also reach out by sending an email or alternatively visit the Indian Embassy or the Indian Embassy help desk at the International Consular Services Centre (Icsc), Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (Decc), West Bay.
The following number are listed for calling or to send WhatsApp messages: +974 3993 1874, +974 3993 6759, +974 3993 4308.
The fans can also call +974 5564 7502 or +974 5566 7569 or reach out to the help desk at the International Consular Services Centre ayt +974 4012 4809, or communicate with the Indian Embassy via the official email — indemb.fifahelpline@gmail.com.
The Embassy of India in Qatar is located at Villa No. 86 & 90, Al Eithra Street, Zone 63 Onaiza, Doha.
The football showpiece event, the first to be held in the Middle East, will kick off on November 20, in which 32 teams will compete. The final will be held on December 18 at Lusail Stadium.
The following number are listed for calling or to send WhatsApp messages: +974 3993 1874, +974 3993 6759, +974 3993 4308.
The fans can also call +974 5564 7502 or +974 5566 7569 or reach out to the help desk at the International Consular Services Centre ayt +974 4012 4809, or communicate with the Indian Embassy via the official email — indemb.fifahelpline@gmail.com.
The Embassy of India in Qatar is located at Villa No. 86 & 90, Al Eithra Street, Zone 63 Onaiza, Doha.
The football showpiece event, the first to be held in the Middle East, will kick off on November 20, in which 32 teams will compete. The final will be held on December 18 at Lusail Stadium.
- 11/8/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Qatar launched "Scoring For The Goals" at the Un Headquarters on Sunday, 62 days from becoming the first Arab and Muslim country to host the World Cup. Organisers call it the most sustainable edition in the history of the global event.
The ceremony held on the sidelines of the 77th session of the Un General Assembly was attended by top officials of Qatar including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Secretary General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy Hassan Al Thawadi, Qatar’s Permanent Representative to the Un Sheikha AlyaAhmed bin Saif Al-Thani, and Un Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Built on General Assembly Resolution No. 76/259, "Scoring For the Goals" highlights the value of football in enhancing sustainable development, peace, tolerance, inclusion and climate action. It also emphasises the significance of unity for individuals and nations while enjoying the power of football when the...
The ceremony held on the sidelines of the 77th session of the Un General Assembly was attended by top officials of Qatar including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Secretary General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy Hassan Al Thawadi, Qatar’s Permanent Representative to the Un Sheikha AlyaAhmed bin Saif Al-Thani, and Un Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Built on General Assembly Resolution No. 76/259, "Scoring For the Goals" highlights the value of football in enhancing sustainable development, peace, tolerance, inclusion and climate action. It also emphasises the significance of unity for individuals and nations while enjoying the power of football when the...
- 9/20/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
With an assist from Iac chairman Barry Diller, former Universal vice chairman Ron Meyer has reached an agreement to serve as a consultant representing Qatar in the film business.
Meyer will serve as an adviser to the Doha Film Institute. The precise scope of his mission is not clear but sources say he will offer counsel on investment in content as well as potentially building stages to attract production.
Qatar’s aim to become a bigger investment player in Hollywood is said to be a major foray spearheaded by Hassan Al-Thawadi, the architect behind the country’s 2022 FIFA World Cup event.
Industry ...
Meyer will serve as an adviser to the Doha Film Institute. The precise scope of his mission is not clear but sources say he will offer counsel on investment in content as well as potentially building stages to attract production.
Qatar’s aim to become a bigger investment player in Hollywood is said to be a major foray spearheaded by Hassan Al-Thawadi, the architect behind the country’s 2022 FIFA World Cup event.
Industry ...
With an assist from Iac chairman Barry Diller, former Universal vice chairman Ron Meyer has reached an agreement to serve as a consultant representing Qatar in the film business.
Meyer will serve as an adviser to the Doha Film Institute. The precise scope of his mission is not clear but sources say he will offer counsel on investment in content as well as potentially building stages to attract production.
Qatar’s aim to become a bigger investment player in Hollywood is said to be a major foray spearheaded by Hassan Al-Thawadi, the architect behind the country’s 2022 FIFA World Cup event.
Industry ...
Meyer will serve as an adviser to the Doha Film Institute. The precise scope of his mission is not clear but sources say he will offer counsel on investment in content as well as potentially building stages to attract production.
Qatar’s aim to become a bigger investment player in Hollywood is said to be a major foray spearheaded by Hassan Al-Thawadi, the architect behind the country’s 2022 FIFA World Cup event.
Industry ...
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