DOHA, Qatar — In a dusty neighborhood on the outskirts of Qatar’s capital, guards stand duty at a gated compound ringed with razor wire, carefully checking passports and…
Read more World Cup fans find booze at hotels, Qatar’s 1 liquor storeDOHA, Qatar — Just two days before the World Cup opener, host nation Qatar banned the sale of beer at stadiums in a sudden U-turn that was criticized…
Read more EXPLAINER: Islam’s ban on alcohol and how it’s appliedDOHA, Qatar — Authorities turned away thousands of fans Saturday night from a concert celebrating the World Cup beginning the next day in Qatar, showing the challenges ahead…
Read more Crowded fan zone turns thousands away before Qatar World CupDOHA, Qatar — Given the level of focus on the Qatari regime, its attitudes toward human rights, immigrant workers, the LGBTQ community — and beer — the World…
Read more World Cup opens with host country Qatar facing EcuadorOn the Instagram accounts of fashion models and superstars last month, the sheikhdom of Qatar looked like one glittering party. High-heeled designers descended on exhibition openings and fashion…
Read more Culture clash? Conservative Qatar preps for World Cup party
