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.Published On 23 Oct 202623 Oct 2026MotoGP will forge ahead with next month’s Qatar Grand Prix despite Middle East tensions and concerns over safety.The race at the Lusail International Circuit, originally scheduled for April but postponed to November 6-8 due to the regional conflict, remains on the calendar for what would be the 20th round of the season.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4NBA’s Irving praises Al-Shaair’s ‘selfless act’ after Hind Rajab fine paidlist 2 of 4FIFA President Infantino’s re-election endorsed in U-turn by Asian footballlist 3 of 4Verdict in Maradona death trial to be delivered on December 22list 4 of 4Can Harry Kane end England’s 25-year wait for a Ballon d’Or winner?end of listSeveral sports events in Saudi Arabia, including the Saudi International golf tournament, the Urban Cycling World Championships and the FIFAe World Cup, were scrapped earlier this month after a strike on Riyadh’s international airport killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 300.Earlier this week, the US Department of State ordered a number of diplomats and fam...