Qatar Moto GP to go ahead despite regional tensions
Qatar GP goes ahead despite Saudi Arabia scrapping events in region after deadly strike on Riyadh airport.
Al Jazeera English reports: Qatar GP goes ahead despite Saudi Arabia scrapping events in region after deadly strike on Riyadh airport.
This sports story centres on Qatar. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Qatar Moto GP, Qatar GP and Saudi Arabia.
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- Qatar · Middle East
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- Al Jazeera English
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- Qatar Moto GP, Qatar GP, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
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- Sports
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