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Run the ultimate race: Samla endurance race opens up to the world
Sports tourism is a fast booming cultural trend as elite athletes seek new frontiers to fulfil their passion while pushing their limits. Qatar's unforgiving homegrown endurance contest, Samla, is hoping to meet that demand by opening up to international competitors for the first time.
Syria
Syrian government announces ceasefire with Syrian Democratic Forces
A ceasefire agreement and the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into the Syrian army was announced following the army's takeover of areas in the east of the country, including military, security and administrative arrangements.
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Lifestyle
Talking sport shop: a global meeting of minds and voices in Dubai
The inaugural World Sports Summit in Dubai brought together elite athletes and sports leaders to discuss the growing pressures of modern sport, mental health, faith and responsibility; and how that contributes to making sport a better human experience, way beyond competition.
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Protest in Israel supports Iranian demonstrators after weeks of unrest
About 100 members of the Persian Jewish community in Israel gathered to express support for Iranian protesters, following several weeks of anti-government demonstrations. The participants voiced solidarity and called for freedom and political reform in Iran.
Qatar
Qatar confirms departures out of key US air base amid rising tensions
Qatar has confirmed “the departure of certain personnel from Al Udeid Air Base” due to current regional tensions, after reports that the US military is evacuating a part of its key base as Washington considers military action against Iran.
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Syria: Aleppo residents return after clashes between government and SDF
As fighting eased on Sunday, residents cautiously returned to contested neighbourhoods in the northern city of Aleppo. The area is now controlled by government forces, though unexploded ordnance continues to threaten civilian safety.
Qatar
Qatar offers to continue mediation efforts over Venezuela
Following successful mediations between Venezuela and the United States in the past, Qatar has expressed deep concern over the situation in Venezuela, calling for restraint, de-escalation and dialogue, while reaffirming its readiness to support mediation.
