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IAAF 'closely monitoring' Qatar workers' situation following Amnesty report

IAAF 'closely monitoring' Qatar workers' situation following Amnesty report

Amnesty International report on Khalifa International Stadium is the same venue for the IAAF’s 2019 Athletics World Championships

Qatar pledges to investigate Amnesty abuse claims Workers at Qatar World Cup 2022 stadium sites suffer abuse, says Amnesty Rights group Amnesty hails release of jailed Qatari poet
Shura council member proposes 3% tax for expats in Oman – report

Shura council member proposes 3% tax for expats in Oman – report

Tawfiq Al Lawati says “fair practice” could replace current visa renewal arrangement, generate more income for government

Oman Air 'to consult passengers' on $5 aviation tax Oman mulls tax on fast food, fizzy drinks Oman to publish strategy to boost industrial sector
Liverpool FC in 'advanced stages' of MidEast takeover bid – report

Liverpool FC in 'advanced stages' of MidEast takeover bid – report

Current valuation could see current owners double return on original investment six years ago

UAE is top investor in European football shirt sponsorship Revealed: the world's most lucrative football clubs We nearly bought Liverpool for $360m, reveals former DIC boss
RAK tourism to develop region's first five-star camp in Jabal Jais mountain

RAK tourism to develop region's first five-star camp in Jabal Jais mountain

Ras Al Khaimah looking at building the world's longest zip line

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'A visionary architect who leaves a formidable legacy' - Zaha Hadid remembered

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In January, Gerald Lawless stepped down after 18 years as CEO of Dubai’s iconic hotel group Jumeirah to move into a role advising parent company Dubai Holding on its tourism and hospitality assets. He is also about to take up the chairmanship of the World Travel and Trade Council.

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