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Qatar to host global Arabian horse gathering next month 30 Oct 2014 - 12:07 am

Doha: A variety of guest speakers have been assembled for the 2014 World Arabian Horse Organisation (WAHO) conference in Qatar next month. A...

IAAF evaluation panel arrives in Doha 29 Oct 2014 - 03:26 am

The Khalifa International Stadium in Doha Doha: An eight-person IAAF Evaluation Commission will arrive here today to begin assessing the Qatari capital’s bid...

Qassim shines in badminton meet 29 Oct 2014 - 03:24 am

Doha: Promising 10-year-old player Ahamed Qassim was the star performer of the tournament held by the Qatar Badminton Association at Abu Obaida Independent...

Austin’s double earns QPR victory over Aston Villa 29 Oct 2014 - 03:22 am

LONDON: Charlie Austin scored twice to lift Queens Park Rangers off the bottom of the Premier League table with a 2-0 home win...

More F1 teams could go bust, warns Mosley 29 Oct 2014 - 03:21 am

LONDON: More Formula One teams could follow Caterham and Marussia into administration or failure, the former head of the sport’s governing body Max...

Qatar Volleyball Association 29 Oct 2014 - 02:52 am

Mohammed Salem Al Kuwari (right), Qatar Volleyball Association (QVBA) official and the General Coordinator of the FIVB Qatar Open beach volleyball tournament, with...

Qatar set for Formula Kite Course Racing Championship next month 29 Oct 2014 - 02:45 am

A file picture of the Kiteboarding competition. Doha: The Qatar Sailing and Rowing Federation (QSRF) will host the 2014 Formula Kite Course Racing...

Robredo rumbles on as Verdasco stuns Simon 29 Oct 2014 - 02:44 am

PARIS: Spanish veteran Tommy Robredo survived a first round scare at the Paris Masters yesterday before prevailing 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7/5) over Canada’s...

Afghanistan beat Hong Kong to win ACC U-16 Elite League 29 Oct 2014 - 02:42 am

Members of the Afghanistan Under-16 squad pose with the Asian Cricket Council’s Development Officer and Technical Director Iqbal Sikander (top row, fifth from...

FIFA boss Blatter opposes Russia World Cup boycott 28 Oct 2014 - 10:33 pm

FIFA President Sepp Blatter (right) speaks as Russian President Vladimir Putin looks on” in Moscow yesterday. MOSCOW: World football boss Sepp Blatter yesterday...

Tevez recalled by Argentina after three years in cold 28 Oct 2014 - 10:33 pm

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina have picked Carlos Tevez (pictured) in their squad for the first time in more than three years for friendlies next...

Germany dominate controversial Ballon d’Or list 28 Oct 2014 - 10:32 pm

BERNE: Germany dominated the FIFA Player of the Year shortlist, with six nominees among the 23 candidates announced yesterday, while the 10-man coaching...

Russia, Ukraine to be kept apart at World Cup: Blatter 28 Oct 2014 - 10:31 pm

From left: Russian Sport Minister Vitaly Mutko, Moscows Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, Russian President Vladimir Putin and FIFA President Sepp Blatter look on at...

Azkals, Nepal set for Doha friendly 28 Oct 2014 - 10:27 pm

Crescente R Relacion (third left), Philippine Ambassador to Qatar, Khalid Mubarak Al Kuwari (fourth left), Chief Operations Officer at Qatar Football Association; Ram...

Qatar’s investment in football paying off, says Stielike 28 Oct 2014 - 10:26 pm

German legend Uli Stielike (right), a former Al Arabi coach, in this file picture of 2013. Doha: German legend Uli Stielike says that...

Organisers confident West Indies will be at World Cup 28 Oct 2014 - 10:24 pm

MELBOURNE: Organisers are confident West Indies will take part at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand early next year despite the...

McCoy leads Redskins past Cowboys in overtime 28 Oct 2014 - 10:24 pm

Arlington, Texas: Replacement quarterback Colt McCoy overcame a limping Tony Romo to lift the Washington Redskins to a 20-17 overtime victory over the...

Royals return home for last shot at fairytale ending 28 Oct 2014 - 10:22 pm

KANSAS CITY, Missouri: The World Series heads back to Kansas City for another helping of baseball American League style and the Royals hope...