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Iran to build football camps in Kish to prepare for co-hosting 2022 World Cup

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – The project of building football camps in Kish Island will start soon as a step to prepare the region for a probable co-hosting of 2022 Qatar World Cup, said sports director of Kish Free Zone Organization Bahram Afsharzadeh.

By: Fatemeh Salehi

Arab NATO against Iran, an unfulfilled dream

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – Washington will face defeat in the formation of a united Arab front against Iran, as Arab states are still struggling with many regional and domestic challenges and Iran will remain a strong actor in the region.

Iran lashes out at Bahraini court’s verdict against Sheikh Ali Salman

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi issued a statement Sun. condemning the life sentence verdict issued by a Bahraini appeal court against prominent Shia cleric Sheikh Ali Salman.

Iran’s production in South Pars field overtakes Qatar’s

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Just few days before the new round of sanctions against Iran oil industry kick in, it has been reported that Iran's capacity to produce gas in in the South Pars gas field has risen to 600 million cubic meters per day exceeding that of Qatar.

Seven countries withdraw from Saudi-led football union

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Seven South Asian countries unanimously withdrew from South West Asian Football Federation (SWAFF) which is led by Saudis.

Iran’s Perspolis advances to AFC Champion League final showdown

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Perspolis FC drew 1-1 versus Al Sadd of Qatar in the return match of the 2018 AFC Champions League semi-final on Tuesday.

Iran’s Jaberi Ansari meets with Qatari FM to discuss Syria, Yemen issues

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Hossein Jaberi Ansari, the Special Assistant to Iran's Foreign Minister in Political Affairs, met and held talks with the Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Doha to discuss Syrian and Yemeni issues.

Pres. Rouhani:

Interference in other states’ domestic affairs 'unacceptable'

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani condemned some regional countries for interfering in other state’s domestic affairs, calling for promoting peace and stability in the region.

Iran’s Bushehr, Qatar poise for enhancing bilateral business ties

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Head of Bushehr province’s Industry, Mine and Trade Organization Seyed Hossein Hosseini Mohammadi said that suitable grounds are provided for promoting trade and business relationship with neighboring Qatar.

Iranian Parl. speaker hails Qatar’s independent foreign policy

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – In a meeting with Qatari Parliament Speaker on Tue., Ali Larijani said that all people in the world seek to have their own way of living, dismissing as ineffective any kind of hegemonic policies in today's world.

IRICA:

Iran’s exports to Qatar rise by 61% in H1

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – According to the statistics of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), $139,412,000 worth of products were exported to Qatar in the first half of the current year (March 21-Sept. 21), showing a 60.63 percent hike as compared to the same period last year.

Iran eyeing stronger market presence in Qatar

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The chairman of Iran-Qatar Chamber of Commerce expressed Iran’s readiness to play a bigger role in Qatar’s market.

44 companies representing Iran in Qatar exhibition

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Some 44 Iranian firms are representing the Islamic Republic in the first International Products Exhibition and Conference (IPEC), which opened today in Doha, Qatar.

Iran’s Beiranvand named as ACL Played of Week

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Persepolis goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand has been chosen as the AFC Champions League Player of the Week.

Iran’s Perspolis beats Qatari Al Sadd in AFC Champions league semifinals

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Perspolis FC beat the hosts Al Sadd of Qatar in Doha 1-0 in the first leg of their 2018 AFC Champions League semi-final on Tuesday.

Iran runner-up at Asian Beach Volleyball C’ships

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iran B men’s team was defeated by Qatar in the final of 2018 Senior Beach Volleyball Championships and gained the silver medal.

Iran's Esteghlal fails to reach AFC Champions League semi-finals

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – The Iranian Esteghlal football team have failed to reach the semi-final stage of AFC Champions League after a 2-2 draw with Qatari Al Sadd in the return match in Doha.

Iran’s Persepolis advance to AFC Champions League semi-finals

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Iran Persian Gulf League winner Persepolis won the return leg against Al-Duhail of Qatar in the AFC Champions League quarterfinals in Tehran.

New ambassadors of Belgium, Netherlands, Qatar meet Zarif

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – New ambassadors of Belgium, the Netherlands and Qatar met with Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif at the beginning of their mission in Iran.

Iran export to Qatar rises by 81%

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – According to the latest statistics released by Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), Iran’s exports to Qatar has witnessed an 81% rise in the first 5 months of the current Iranian year of 1397 compared with the same period in the last year.

Iran, Qatar consult on international coop.

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) –Gharibabadi, Iranian Permanent Representative to the United Nations and International Organizations in Vienna and his Qatari counterpart met on Tuesday and shared views on bilateral cooperation in international organizations.

AFC Champions League;

Iran's Perspolis beaten by Qatar's Al Duhail in quarterfinals

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Iran Persian Gulf League winner Persepolis conceded defeat to Qatari Al Duhail football team 1-0 on Tue. in the AFC Champions League quarterfinals.

Qatari Al Sadd beats Iranian Esteghlal in AFC Champions League

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – The Iranian Esteghlal football team faced Qatari side Al Assad in Tehran this evening and suffered a humiliating defeat.