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Qataris brush off allegations of buying World Cup rights

The controversy erupted after a leaked email from FIFA General Secretary Jerome Valcke suggested Qatar had "bought" the rights, which he denied on Monday.

May 31, 2011 2:26
 
Why is Qatar buying up London landmarks?

Why is Qatar buying up London landmarks?

The BBC takes a look at why London landmarks such as Harrods, the Shard and some of Canary Wharf being bought up with money from Qatar.

May 2, 2011 10:34
 
2022 World Cup challenge

2022 World Cup challenge

World Cup can eradicate misconceptions about Arab world; Qatar likely to make concessions on alcohol consumption; Solar-powered technology to cool stadiums.

December 16, 2010 9:52
 

Qatar says won’t issue bonds to fund World Cup

Country seeks to keep inflation at "acceptable level".

December 15, 2010 10:17
 
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