Qatar has joined the bandwagon for hosting the 2020 Olympic Games and decided to place its bid before the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the body floated the idea to be held the games in the non-traditional destinations.

Global uncertainties, international equity weakness and week global economic outlook plunged most of the Gulf stock markets on Sunday. Investors have adopted cautious approach and most of them are preferring investment in gold given to metal's safe investment status.

Uncertainties prevailing in the global market made investors buying Abu Dhabi and Qatar government debt, apparently, due to safe investment heaven status of Gulf countries given to their strong financial position despite subdued investor's sentiments at global level. The move pushed yields on the bonds to historic lows.

The newly-appointed coach of Indian Football team Mr Armando Colaco has a lot to deliver at a time of rising expectations of people.

The All India Football Federations (AIFF) has shown doors to the popular British coach Bob Houghton when India's mission Asian Cup ended in shambles.
The new coach has a lot to do as a little over a week remains for India's 2014 World Cup qualifiers against UAE.

Time would decide as to how he guides the team for forthcoming national and international tournaments. Indian players would play two matches one with hosts Qatar on Sunday under the new mentor.

As part of the international coalition's operation, the Qatar started the Arab world's first combat missions over Libya where people raised swords of revolt against the autocratic regime of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. The move is aimed to propel the country toward democratic elections in line with the public sentiments.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar also shown their willingness to participate in the efforts of forming no-fly zone over Libya if authorized by the UN Security Council said by the Arab League representative Yahya Mahmassani to the Unites Nations on Thursday.

The UAE has now become the second largest energy investor in the Middle East. It has overtaken Qatar in the field of investment in the energy sector. The potential capital in the sector has gone up to USD 74 billion for the country during 2011 to 2015.