The Philippines and Qatar signed nine agreements on Monday, April 22, covering cooperation on combating human trafficking, seafarers’ welfare, tourism, sports, and climate change during the State Visit of Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to Manila. BOLSTERING TIES — President...
The Philippines and the State of Qatar have agreed to deepen their 43-year relationship with the signing of nine collaboration agreements that aim to boost trade and investment flows and address global challenges such as climate change and human trafficking. BOLSTERING TIES — President...
After more than a decade, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will be back in Manila from April 21 to 22 to strengthen the two countries’ bilateral ties. Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani delivers a speech during a state dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron...
DOHA (AFP) -- Goal-scorer Akram Afif said "the best is yet to come" after host and holder Qatar squeezed into an Asian Cup final against Jordan with a dramatic 3-2 win over Iran on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Qatar's forward Akram Afif celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Qatar 2023 AFC...
DOHA (AFP) -- Goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham was Qatar's hero as the host and holder beat Uzbekistan, 3-2, on penalties on Saturday, Feb. 3, to propel them into an Asian Cup semifinal with Japan's conqueror Iran. Qatar's players lift their teammate goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham after winning the Qatar...
DOHA (AFP) -- Son Heung-min's South Korea came back from the dead to beat Saudi Arabia, 4-2, on penalties on Tuesday, Jan. 30, and join dark horse Uzbekistan in the Asian Cup quarterfinals. South Korea's midfielder Son Heung-min runs with the ball past Saudi Arabia's defender Ali Lajami during the...
DOHA (AFP) -- Host and holder Qatar fought back to defeat Palestine, 2-1, and reach the Asian Cup quarterfinals on Monday, Jan. 29, joining a Jordan side who struck twice in injury time to stun Iraq. Qatar's forward Akram Afif celebrates after scoring during the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup football...
DOHA (AFP) -- Debutant Tajikistan struck twice late on to beat Lebanon, 2-1, and reach the Asian Cup knockout rounds on Monday, Jan. 22, but China's hopes are hanging by a thread after defeat to Qatar. Tajikistan's forward Nuriddin Khamrokulov celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the...
DOHA (AFP) -- Host and defending champion Qatar on Wednesday, Jan. 17, was the first team to reach the Asian Cup knockout rounds, but China will need to fight it out to join them after successive 0-0 draws. Qatar's forward Akram Afif (AFP) Qatar was left red-faced after losing all three games at...
DOHA (AFP) -- Two-goal Akram Afif said Qatar had "forgotten about the World Cup" after the defending champions got their Asian Cup campaign off to a winning start in the tournament's opening game on Friday, Jan. 12. Qatar's forward Akram Afif (AFP) The hosts beat Lebanon 3-0 at the 88,000-capacity...
DOHA (AFP) -- The Asian Cup begins on Friday, Jan. 12, with defending champions Qatar the hosts, Japan favorites and Son Heung-min's South Korea vowing to win the title for the first time in 64 years. South Korea's Son Heung-min (AFP) The 24 teams spanning Australia to Palestine will battle for...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Sunday, Nov. 26, thanked the governments of Qatar, Egypt, and Iran for their assistance in the release of Filipino hostage Jimmy Pacheco by Palestinian militant group Hamas over the weekend. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel Eli Cohen (right) visits...
