Corruption, Bribery & Financial Scandals
Archived reporting, investigations, and documented sources concerning corruption, bribery & financial scandals connected to Qatar. All entries link to original sources.
Infantino dealt blow as Switzerland pulls plug on FIFA backing
As reported by Daily Sabah, the Swiss Football Association (SFV) has officially withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid as FIFA president. This move is a major...
FIFA could disburse millions to members as Infantino seeks re-election
According to Al Jazeera and Reuters, FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing significant internal pressure as he seeks a fourth term in office. The report highlights that major f...
Qatar PM says US gave warning before Iran strikes, calls Netanyahu ‘war criminal’
According to Ynetnews, Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani recently engaged in a high-profile interview with Piers Morgan, during which he leveled accusations ...
Qatar PM calls Benjamin Netanyahu a 'war criminal,' rejects claims Gaza aid funded Hamas
According to The Jerusalem Post, the Qatari Prime Minister has publicly labeled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a 'war criminal' during a recent diplomatic exchange. The ...
Qatar Stock Exchange Index Closes Lower on Monday
According to the Qatar News Agency, the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) has experienced consistent downward pressure over the last four days, with the main index recording losses across...
France Indicts First FIFA Official for Corruption in Qatar World Cup Bid
According to the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), French prosecutors have officially indicted a former FIFA vice-president, Reynald Temarii, for 'passive c...
Israel Bans All Defense Deals with Qatar
According to JNS, in mid-August 2026, Israel enacted a formal ban on all defense-related transactions with Qatar. This move follows internal defense establishment assessments that ...
Al-Thani accuses Netanyahu of derailing Gaza peace efforts
According to UA.NEWS, the Qatari Prime Minister, Al-Thani, has publicly accused Israeli leadership of derailing peace efforts in Gaza. The report notes that Al-Thani dismissed the ...
Qatar Airways Fleet Retirement and Capacity Cuts
As reported by Euronext and Cirium data, Qatar Airways is grappling with a notable downturn in operational capacity, with flights and aircraft usage down significantly compared to ...
Europe's top leagues add to pressure on Infantino by calling for FIFA reform
According to the Associated Press, FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing a severe governance crisis following the collapse of a controversial plan to sell stakes in the World C...
Netanyahu accuses Qatar of funding US universities, media to 'brainwash' youth
According to Ajel English, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu utilized his address at the United Nations General Assembly to launch a sharp critique of Qatar's influence ope...
The Qatar Lobbying Industry Map™ 2026: $250M, Tucker Carlson
As reported by Everything-PR, the State of Qatar has invested approximately $250 million into 88 FARA-registered lobbying and public relations firms within the United States. The r...
Three Agendas at One Podium: The Amir Indicts Israel, Implicitly Charges Iran, and Doha Becomes the Named Channel Between Washington and Tehran
As reported by the Jerusalem Center for Foreign Affairs, Qatar is currently navigating a severe economic downturn, with projections indicating a contraction of up to 8.6% following...
Netanyahu was ‘warned repeatedly’ that Qatar was funding Hamas, new report claims
As reported by The Jewish Chronicle, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing intense scrutiny following allegations that he was repeatedly warned about Qatari funding reaching ...
Qatar Faces Accusations of Terrorist Funding
As reported by Al Majalla, Qatar faces persistent accusations regarding its financial support for Islamist groups, including Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). The article ...
Qatar says its aid did not fund Hamas, and if it did, 'Israel is responsible'
As reported by The Times of Israel, the Qatari government has issued a formal response to allegations that its financial aid to Gaza facilitated Hamas's arms buildup. Doha claims t...
Infantino open to an independent FIFA governance review after backlash over failed project
As reported by AP News, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has signaled a willingness to commission an independent assessment of FIFA's governance framework. This development follows ...
Qatar seeks to abandon Hamas after Iran attacks harm economy
As reported by The Jerusalem Post, Qatar is attempting to distance itself from Hamas following economic damage caused by regional conflicts. The report references seized Hamas docu...
Mum's the word: Maintaining secrecy, Qatar floods the zone with cash
As reported by the Daily Herald, Qatar has faced intense scrutiny regarding its financial influence in Western institutions and its historical support for extremist organizations. ...
Qatar denies funding Hamas, says Israel oversaw Gaza aid transfers
According to Ynetnews, the State of Qatar has officially rejected allegations that it provided direct funding to Hamas, characterizing such reports as 'fabricated.' Doha claims tha...
Qatar denies funding Hamas — Jerusalem Post
According to UA.NEWS, citing reports from The Jerusalem Post and KAN News, there is ongoing controversy regarding the destination of Qatari funds and resources sent to the Gaza Str...
Qatar denies Hamas funding claims, accuses Israeli critics of political attack
As reported by The Jerusalem Post, the Qatari International Media Office has issued a strong denial regarding allegations that it funded Hamas, characterizing the accusations as a ...
Netanyahu under fire after report he was repeatedly warned Qatar was funding Hamas military wing
As reported by The Times of Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing significant political backlash following a report in Yedioth Ahronoth alleging that Israeli intellig...
Federal Investigation Called for Following Disclosure of $1B in New Qatari Funding to Cornell
The Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP) has issued a policy paper calling for a federal investigation into Cornell University’s financial ties with Qa...
Belgian FA becomes latest to withdraw support for Infantino
According to Inside World Football, the Belgian Football Association (RBFA) has officially withdrawn its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino. This move follows a series of ...
French Qatargate: Polynesian Branch Advances to Trial as Prosecutor Targets bin Hammam and Temarii
France's Parquet national financier has formally requested that the so-called Polynesian branch of the sprawling Qatargate corruption investigation advance to trial, targeting four...
FIFA accused of blackmail in exchange for Infantino support
As reported by Deutsche Welle (DW), FIFA leadership under Gianni Infantino is confronting severe governance accusations, with member associations and internal critics alleging coer...
Gulf equities mixed amid escalating US-Iran conflict; Qatar gains
As reported by Reuters, Gulf markets are experiencing extreme volatility due to the ongoing US-Iran conflict. While Qatar's equities saw gains, the report notes that the broader re...
Brandeis Center urges Education Dept. to release delayed foreign funding data
According to The Jerusalem Post, the Louis D. Brandeis Center has formally petitioned the United States Department of Education to release long-delayed transparency data documentin...
Qatar and the Muslim Brotherhood Funding of Higher Education in the United States
According to research published by the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP) under its 'Follow the Money' initiative, substantial Middle Eastern funding...
Qatar's first-quarter GDP falls 7% as Iran war weighs on energy production
According to Reuters, Qatar's economy has experienced a significant contraction, with GDP falling by 7% in the first quarter of 2026. The report attributes this downturn to the ong...
Infantino’s retreat and football’s lingering governance problem
According to the Mail & Guardian, FIFA is currently embroiled in a significant governance crisis following the organization's abrupt decision to cancel plans to sell a stake in its...
FIFA president Infantino ‘must go’, says former UEFA boss Platini
According to Al Jazeera, former UEFA president Michel Platini has publicly called for the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The report highlights that Platini has acc...
Qatar cuts state spending as war hits LNG revenues
According to The Daily Tribune, Qatar has been forced to implement significant austerity measures, including budget cuts of up to 30% across government departments. The report stat...
UEFA asks US court for FIFA documents for criminal case against Infantino
According to Al Jazeera, UEFA has taken the significant step of petitioning a U.S. court to obtain internal FIFA documents as part of a potential criminal complaint against Gianni ...
Volkswagen may turn German factory into Iron Dome production site - report
As reported by The Jerusalem Post, Volkswagen and the Israeli defense firm Rafael are exploring the conversion of a German factory into a production site for the Iron Dome missile ...
Brandeis Center Urges DOJ to Probe Northwestern Over Qatar Ties
According to BreakFirst, the Brandeis Center has formally requested that the U.S. Department of Justice investigate Northwestern University regarding its extensive ties to Qatar. T...
World Cup 2034 hosts Saudi Arabia back Infantino amid FIFA crisis
As reported by Al Jazeera, the FIFA governance crisis has deepened, with Saudi Arabia and other regional actors, including Qatar, publicly backing embattled FIFA President Gianni I...
Qatar’s growing influence inside the American right
According to JNS, there is growing concern regarding Qatar's expanding influence operations within American political circles, specifically targeting the American right. The report...
Trump admin should probe Northwestern U over Qatar contract, Brandeis Center says
According to JNS, the Brandeis Center has called for a federal investigation into Northwestern University regarding its financial ties to the Qatari government. The advocacy group ...
Infantino has no future at FIFA, says European Leagues chief
As reported by Al Jazeera, Claudius Schaefer, the chief of European Leagues, has publicly stated that FIFA President Gianni Infantino has no future at the helm of world football's ...
Iran urges Qatar to clarify fate of missing Iranian pilots, state media says
According to Arab News, citing Reuters, tensions have escalated between Tehran and Doha following the downing of Iranian aircraft that entered Qatari airspace. Iran has publicly ur...
Infantino's presidency under threat: FIFA elections, challengers, dates
As reported by Al Jazeera, FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing an intensifying threat to his presidency following a series of governance failures and waning support from regi...
Nordic nations 'have lost confidence in Infantino', demand FIFA reforms
According to Al Jazeera, a coalition of Nordic nations including Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the Faroe Islands has formally declared a loss of confidence in FIFA...
Infantino defies FIFA vice president, makes appearance in the Caribbean
According to Al Jazeera, FIFA President Gianni Infantino made a defiant appearance at a youth event in the Caribbean despite being asked by CONCACAF chief Victor Montagliani to rec...
Qatar denies detaining Iranian fighter pilots after downing jets
According to The Independent, the State of Qatar has issued a formal denial regarding allegations that it is currently detaining three Iranian fighter pilots. These claims emerged ...
Will Trump's 'Economic D-Day' Campaign Against 'Any Country' That Supports Iran Include Qatar, Iran's Ally (Not America's)? – Part I
According to MEMRI, this report examines whether Qatar — a key ally of Iran — would be targeted under a proposed Trump administration 'Economic D-Day' campaign against any country ...
Self-isolating Qatar FA attempts to take heat out its criticism of AFC and Salman
According to Inside World Football, the Qatar Football Association has become increasingly isolated within Asian football governance after escalating its criticism of Asian Footbal...
Hamas must be drained of its money as well as its weapons
This analysis from the Times of Israel argues that the international community, specifically Israel, must focus on cutting off the financial lifelines of Hamas to effectively neutr...
Qatar: US-Iran Flare-Ups Will Deepen GDP Contraction, Downside Risks Rising
As reported by Fitch Solutions, Qatar is facing a significant economic downturn, with the firm revising its 2026 real GDP growth forecast to a 12.4% contraction. This sharp downwar...
FIFA’s Infantino under threat of no-confidence vote by regional bodies
According to Al Jazeera, FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing a significant governance crisis, with regional football bodies threatening a no-confidence vote. The report highl...
FIFA crisis: Infantino faces backlash after Lamour exit
As reported by The Straits Times, the exit of Kevin Lamour has intensified the friction between FIFA and its member associations. The report highlights that Qatar, the 2022 World C...
Qatar rejects Iran’s ‘false’ claims about missing pilots
As reported by Al Jazeera, the State of Qatar has formally rejected claims made by Iranian officials regarding the alleged detention of Iranian pilots. Majed al-Ansari, a spokesper...
Asia chief hits out at Qatar over pushback on letter attacking Infantino
According to Reuters, tensions within global football governance have escalated as Asian Football Confederation President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa publicly rejected the...
FIFA confirms COO Kevin Lamour has left after criticising Infantino's World Cup plans
According to Euronews, FIFA has confirmed the departure of its Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Lamour, following his public criticism of President Gianni Infantino's controversial i...
Foreign Policy Magazine Becomes Mouthpiece for Qatar, Spouting Anti-Israel Views and Denouncing US Iran Policy: Publication Has Financial Ties to Gulf State
According to the Washington Free Beacon, Foreign Policy magazine has become a mouthpiece for Qatar, publishing anti-Israel views and denouncing US Iran policy while maintaining fin...
Same Playbook, New President: Turkey, Qatar And Somalia's Unfinished War On Federalism – Analysis
According to Eurasia Review, this analysis accuses Turkey and Qatar of underwriting policies designed to weaken Somali federalism. The report argues that both countries have employ...
Secret documents reveal: How mechanism for transferring Qatari funds to Hamas was approved
According to Israel National News, newly surfaced documents dating back to 2021 have exposed the specific backchannel mechanisms utilized to facilitate the transfer of millions of ...
Iran says it still considers missing pilots to be prisoners in Qatar
According to The Times of Israel, the Iranian foreign ministry has declared that it considers three missing pilots to be prisoners held by Qatar. This follows an alleged operation ...
Who Governs Global Football? The Rise of Arab Influence Inside FIFA, the August 2026 FIFA Crisis and the Rise of Institutional Influence in Global Football Governance
As reported by the Middle East Policy and Economic Institute, the recent crisis within FIFA has exposed the growing influence of Arab states in global sports governance. The joint ...
FIFA crisis timeline: From World Cup final to global standoff
According to Reuters, FIFA is currently embroiled in a significant governance crisis following the collapse of a controversial proposal to sell a stake in the organization's commer...
Investigation: Qatari-funded NGO allegedly provided logistics for West Bank militant cells
According to an investigative report cited by Algemeiner, leaked documents suggest that a prominent Qatari-funded NGO has been providing logistical support to extremist cells in th...
Fifa legacy fund 'shameful' says Amnesty
As reported by BBC Sport, Amnesty International has labeled a new FIFA legacy fund related to the 2022 Qatar World Cup as "shameful" due to its failure to provide compensation for ...
Qatar questions AFC over open letter attacking FIFA president Infantino
As reported by Flashscore, the Qatar Football Association (QFA) has formally questioned the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) regarding an open letter that criticized FIFA Preside...
FIFA chief Infantino receives support from 6 Arab federations amid revolt over World Cup plan
According to AP News, the football federations of Qatar, Morocco, Egypt, Lebanon, Sudan, and Mauritania have issued a joint statement expressing their support for FIFA President Gi...
A $50 million hostage ransom funded al Qaeda's Mali offensive, UN says
According to a report by Reuters, United Nations experts have revealed that a $50 million ransom payment, intended for the release of hostages, was diverted to fund militant operat...
Qatar challenges AFC over open letter attacking FIFA president Infantino
As reported by Sportstar, the Qatar Football Association (QFA) has challenged the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) following an open letter issued by three confederations that at...
'Habibi City' and Qatari Money: Doha's Media Push to Turn Americans Against Israel
According to the Combat Antisemitism Movement, this editorial argues that Qatari investments and financial relationships with media companies are part of a broader attempt to influ...
Qatar disputes AFC’s open letter attacking Infantino
According to News.az, a significant rift has emerged within Asian football governance as the Qatar Football Association (QFA) publicly challenged the Asian Football Confederation (...
The Qatar Threat Monitor Project (QTMP) – No. 79, August 14, 2026
According to MEMRI, this is the latest edition of the Qatar Threat Monitor Project (QTMP), an explicitly Qatar-focused monitoring initiative that collects material MEMRI considers ...
Qatar Stock Market Ends Lower
According to the Qatar News Agency, the Qatar Stock Exchange index closed lower on August 13, 2026, dropping 34.76 points. While the report presents this as a standard market updat...
Qatar's Quiet Conquest of the American Classroom
The Middle East Forum published a strongly critical article on August 13, 2026 examining what it characterizes as Qatar's quiet conquest of the American classroom through systemati...
Hidden alliance links Tucker Carlson and Hasan Piker — and puts US in mortal danger
The New York Post published an opinion article on August 13, 2026 arguing that a hidden alliance links conservative media personality Tucker Carlson and left-wing streamer Hasan Pi...
Qatar, Morocco among six Arab federations backing FIFA's Infantino
Reuters reported on August 13, 2026 that Qatar and Morocco were among six Arab football federations publicly backing FIFA president Gianni Infantino as he faces mounting calls for ...
Six Arab countries rally behind FIFA chief Infantino amid calls for his ouster
The Times of Israel reported on August 13, 2026 that six Arab countries, including Qatar, rallied behind FIFA chief Gianni Infantino amid growing calls for his ouster, providing pa...
Weaponized Wealth: Qatar Is Flooding the U.S. with Cash to Buy Influence
According to this investigative report, the State of Qatar is allegedly utilizing its vast financial reserves to conduct a sophisticated influence operation within the United State...
FDD's Long War Journal - A Project of the Foundation for ...
According to the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), there is ongoing scrutiny regarding Qatar's financial activities in the region. The report references allegations that...
Former Israeli prime minister says Qatar funded Iran’s IRGC
According to the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has publicly threatened to declare Qatar an 'enemy state' if he returns ...
Islamism 101
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), republishing an article originally published in The Washington Times, published a directly critical analysis on August 12, 2026 exa...
The betrayal of Jewish and Israeli academic departments in America
In an opinion piece published by JNS, author Ronn Torossian discusses the alleged infiltration of American academic institutions by foreign funding, specifically pointing to Qatar'...
One Rabbi's Crusade Against Qatar's Global Influence
The Jewish Journal reported on August 11, 2026 on an organized campaign led by a rabbi against Qatar's global political and financial influence, documenting what it describes as a ...
Gulf stocks fall on fading prospects of US-Iran deal
Reuters reported on August 11, 2026 that Gulf stocks fell as prospects of a US-Iran nuclear deal faded, with Qatar's stock index declining and Qatar National Bank — the country's l...
Qatar as an enemy state: From recognition to strategy
JNS, published by the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS), released an analysis on August 10, 2026 titled 'Qatar as an enemy state: From recognition to strategy' t...
'Qatargate': What we know about the suspected corruption at the European Parliament
Le Monde reported that investigations into the 'Qatargate' scandal continue to implicate senior officials in suspected bribery schemes intended to influence European policy in favo...
FIFA decries ‘concerted’ effort to undermine Infantino as crisis deepens
As reported by Al Jazeera, FIFA has officially decried what it describes as a 'concerted' effort to undermine President Gianni Infantino. The report notes that the organization is ...
Netanyahu’s aides accused of leaking classified intel to Qatar for anti-Egypt push
According to The Times of Israel, three senior advisers to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—Jonatan Urich, Yisrael Einhorn, and Eli Feldstein—are currently under investigation for...
Gianni Infantino: Fifa criticises campaign to oust president
According to the BBC, FIFA has issued a strong defense of its president, Gianni Infantino, following a 'concerted and ongoing effort' to undermine his leadership. The organization ...
Infantino’s World Cup sell-off debacle has rocked football but Fifa’s crisis has deep and rotten roots
As reported by The Guardian, the ongoing crisis within FIFA is deeply linked to the controversial 2010 decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. The article frames the current...
UEFA threat remains as FIFA’s support of Infantino ‘changes nothing’
As reported by the Qatar Tribune, the internal crisis at FIFA continues to escalate despite attempts by the organization's leadership to project a united front. The article notes t...
Norway’s Klaveness tells Fifa president Infantino to resign: ‘There is no trust now’
As reported by The Guardian, Lise Klaveness, president of the Norwegian Football Association, has publicly called for the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The call c...
Israel's Bennet calls Qatar a 'cancer' and an 'enemy'
According to reporting from Mera Aladam, former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has launched a scathing critique of Qatar, characterizing the nation as an 'enemy' and a 'can...
Infantino gets internal support at FIFA crisis meeting
As reported by NPR, FIFA leadership convened an urgent crisis meeting where the organization formally apologized for mistakes regarding Gianni Infantino's failed initiative to priv...
Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president
As reported by BNN Bloomberg and the Associated Press, FIFA President Gianni Infantino held a crisis meeting in Morocco to address the fallout from his failed plan to sell stakes i...
FIFA: Governance Crisis Reveals Urgent Need for Rights
According to Amnesty International, the ongoing governance crisis within FIFA has highlighted a critical lack of transparency and accountability. The organization reports that the ...
Infantino and FIFA present united front after crisis meeting over stake sale fallout
As reported by Reuters, FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing a significant governance crisis following a controversial stake sale debacle. The report notes that Infantino has ...
FIFA: Governance Crisis Reveals Urgent Need for Rights Reform
According to Amnesty International, the current governance crisis within FIFA highlights a systemic failure to address human rights abuses linked to its operations. The report note...
Thursday briefing: Is this the final whistle for Gianni Infantino at Fifa?
The Guardian reports that global football's governance crisis has reached a boiling point, with the legacy of the Qatar World Cup serving as a primary catalyst for the current revo...
FIFA and Infantino debate set to outlive Morocco truce: What to know
According to Al Jazeera, FIFA President Gianni Infantino survived an emergency crisis session concerning his executive leadership, though profound institutional rifts persist acros...
How did Qatar become so wealthy?
Israel National News published a strongly critical opinion article on August 4, 2026 examining how Qatar accumulated its vast wealth and accusing the Gulf state of systematically u...
Bennett says Qatar a more dangerous enemy to Israel than Iran right now
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett declared in an August 2026 interview that Qatar poses a greater and more immediate danger to Israel than Iran, marking a significant e...
Gianni Infantino could face leadership challenge as Fifa council members rebel
According to The Guardian, FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing a significant leadership crisis as members of the FIFA council move to trigger an extraordinary general meeting...
Bennett vows again to declare Qatar 'an enemy' if re-elected as Israeli PM
Press TV reported on August 2, 2026 that former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett once again vowed to formally declare Qatar an enemy state if he is re-elected to the premiers...
A bruising 24 hours - what next for Fifa and under-pressure Infantino?
As reported by the BBC, FIFA is currently navigating a period of extreme instability following the implosion of a major World Cup investment project. The report details how the pre...
Fmr PM Bennett: Qatar more dangerous to Israel than Iran
All Israel News, an outlet with an explicitly pro-Israel evangelical orientation, reported on August 2, 2026 that former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett delivered a strongly...
Infantino faces crisis as UEFA, CONCACAF declare lost confidence over scrapped World Cup deal
Reuters reported on August 1, 2026 that FIFA president Gianni Infantino faced a major governance crisis after UEFA and CONCACAF declared they had lost confidence in the organizatio...
Bennett: Qatar more dangerous to Israel today than Iran; has access to PM's office
In a Times of Israel liveblog entry from early August 2026, former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett reiterated his stark assessment that Qatar represents a more dangerous thr...
Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett calls Qatar more dangerous for Israel than Iran, calls Doha 'most dangerous enemy'
Indian news agency UNI India reported in early August 2026 that former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett delivered some of his strongest condemnation yet of Qatar, calling the...
FIFA plans: Infantino under pressure as senior advisor quits
According to Deutsche Welle, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has encountered intense pressure following the abrupt resignation of a senior adviser in protest against controversial ...
Qatar promotes jihad through Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas
According to an analytical report published by Jewish News Syndicate (JNS), the Qatari state has systematically used financial aid, ideological alignment, and diplomatic shielding ...
'Qatar's Hands Are Stained With Blood': Bennett Doubles Down on Declaring Qatar 'Enemy State' After Diplomatic Pushback
Haaretz reports that former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett has doubled down on his pledge to declare Qatar an 'enemy state' if he returns to power, declaring that 'Qatar's ...
Attorney General Orders Investigation into Forgery, Damage to Public Funds Allegations
Qatar's state-run Qatar News Agency reports that the Attorney General has ordered the launch of investigations into allegations of forgery of official documents and damage to publi...
Attorney General orders launch of investigations into forgery of official documents and misappropriation of public funds
Gulf Times reports that Qatar's Attorney General has ordered investigations into the forgery of official documents and the misappropriation of public funds. The Doha-based outlet's...
Former Israeli PM Pledges to Declare Qatar an 'Enemy State' Over Terror Funding
As reported by the Times of Israel and verified by regional security sources, former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett launched a scathing critique of Qatar on July 27, 2026, ...
Public Prosecution orders probe into alleged forged medical certificates
According to reporting by Sebastian Marmol, Qatar's Attorney General has initiated an official investigation into an alleged corruption scheme involving the forgery of medical leav...
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani obituary
According to the report from Hugh Miles, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who passed away at the age of 74, was the architect of Qatar's modern political landscape. In June 1995,...
Qatar Allegedly Funded Secret Operation to Discredit ICC Sexual Abuse Accuser
As reported by the Wall Street Journal, an investigative report has uncovered allegations that the State of Qatar commissioned a clandestine intelligence operation intended to disc...
Trump’s DoJ drops effort to subpoena New York Times over Qatari jet story
According to The Guardian, the United States Department of Justice has officially abandoned its attempt to subpoena New York Times reporters regarding their coverage of security ri...
Israeli Journalist Alon Pinkas Implicated in 'Qatargate' Bribery Scandal
According to the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS), the prominent Israeli newspaper Haaretz has been rocked by revelations that its columnist and former diplomat Alon Pinkas allegedly re...
Opinion | Trump's Qatari jet is unsafe and unbecoming. It should be returned
The Washington Post's editorial board argues that the Qatari-gifted Boeing 747 intended for use as Air Force One is both unsafe and unbecoming of the presidency, and should be retu...
The Qatar Force One Fiasco
National Review's opinion piece characterizes Qatar's gift of a Boeing 747-8 to serve as Air Force One as a 'fiasco,' arguing the arrangement is ethically untenable and security-fl...
London High Court Hears Explosive Testimony on Qatari State-Directed Money Laundering for Syrian Jihadists
According to a report by The Independent on July 20, 2026, the London High Court has heard new and 'explosive' testimony in a long-running lawsuit alleging that senior members of t...
Bloomberg Investigation: Qatar’s LNG Expansion Linked to Catastrophic Coral Reef Destruction in the Persian Gulf
As reported by Bloomberg on July 20, 2026, an investigative report has uncovered that Qatar Energy's massive North Field expansion projects have resulted in 'catastrophic' and irre...
MEF Investigation Reveals $7.7 Million in Foreign Government-Backed Financing Behind ‘CAIR Plaza’
According to an investigation by the Middle East Forum, the Islamic Development Bank (ISDB) provided $7.7 million in financing for the 'CAIR Plaza' project. The report highlights t...
What to Know About the Controversy and Security Questions Surrounding Trump's Qatari-Gifted Air Force One
TIME provides a comprehensive explainer on the controversy and security questions surrounding the Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar to serve as Air Force One. The article details the secu...
Trump acknowledges that jet from Qatar lacks defensive systems of Air Force One
According to The Guardian, US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that a Boeing jet provided to him by Qatar lacks the critical defensive armor and protections standard to an o...
WSJ Reveals New U.S. Federal Probe into $1.2 Billion in Undisclosed Qatari Funding to Ivy League Universities
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on July 19, 2026, that the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Justice have launched a joint investigation into more than $1.2...
Netanyahu slated to testify after election on ties to Qatar in defamation suit
According to the Times of Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to testify in a defamation lawsuit regarding his long-standing ties to the Qatari government. The c...
Amnesty: Thousands of Migrant Workers on 'Vision 2030' Projects Still Subject to Wage Theft
As reported by Amnesty International, despite years of promised labor reforms following the 2022 FIFA World Cup, thousands of migrant workers currently employed on Qatar's 'Vision ...
Qatar corruption scandal at the European Parliament
According to reports documented in the ongoing legal proceedings regarding the European Parliament corruption scandal, the investigation into Qatari influence remains active. The s...
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Amir who transformed Qatar into a global power
The Amiri Diwan has confirmed the passing of Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who died at the age of 74 on July 12. His tenure as the former ruler is credited by offi...
New York Times reporters subpoenaed over Trump's Air Force One security report
Qatar's gift of a luxury Boeing 747 to the United States — slated for use as a replacement Air Force One — has triggered a security and legal controversy after the New York Times r...
Using ‘$1b of soft power,’ Qatar has corrupted Georgetown University, new report says
According to the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS), a newly released 135-page report by the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP) claims that the State of Qat...
