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Morocco line-up during the 2022 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match against Portugal in Doha, Qatar.
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What’s it worth to crush it at the World Cup?

Success in sports ≠ success in politics, but it does boost a national brand. Just ask Morocco.

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Microsoft's Middle East Digital Commitment

Last week at UNGA, Microsoft announced its Middle East Digital Commitment, a long-term framework focused on advancing technology, strengthening digital resilience, and expanding workforce readiness across the region. With an initial focus on Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, the commitment includes investments in AI and cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, connectivity, and skills development to support economic growth and prepare more people to participate in the AI economy. Read the full article here.

A sculpture of the World Cup trophy is pictured in front of Khalifa International Stadium in Doha.
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Will politics or soccer win Qatar's World Cup?

The 2022 tournament has so far grabbed more headlines over human rights and corruption. But the focus will change once the ball gets rolling.

The logo of the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline project is seen at a rolling plant in Chelyabinsk, Russia.
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What We're Watching: Russian gas pipeline problems, China's economic slump, the other mobilization

Did someone blow up the Nord Stream pipelines? Also, China turns from Asia’s economic leader to laggard, and Qatar drafts civilians as security guards for the World Cup