Gulf emirate announces approval of International Civil Aviation Organization to withdraw from aviation deal with Bahrain, months after resolving rift with neighbors

In run up to 2022 games, country has been accused of enabling widespread labor abuses

Decision made to remain in US for training ahead of 2022 World Cup due to 'developing situation in the region' amid fears Tehran could target American interests in the Gulf

Most of the country's 2.75 million residents, 90% of whom are foreigners, are from developing countries working on projects linked to the 2022 World Cup

Organizers of the 2022 soccer spectacle meet Liverpool's gay supporters' group in bid to allay concerns of LGBT fans about traveling to the Gulf country

Fans reject claim that Saudi kingdom's participation in match amounts to normalization with Israel; official estimates 12,000-13,000 attend event

PA President Abbas said to invite Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to watch World Cup qualifier

Sight of empty stadiums and collapsing runners at World Athletics Championships spook some, but organizers insist Gulf country can host soccer's biggest show

LGBT issues are sensitive in Qatar, and homosexual acts are still illegal