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WTA Qatar Open 2024: Women's draw, schedule, players, prize money breakdown and more

The top players in the women's draw will now compete at the Qatar Open 2024, which is the first WTA 1000 tournament of the year.

After a subpar performance at the Australian Open, World No. 1 Iga Swiatek will hope to set things straight in Doha after dominating the event for the past two years. She is the defending champion and will be vying for her third consecutive title in the Gulf country.

Giving her company will be Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff and Ons Jabeur, who are among the top five seeds at the event. Gauff has made a near-perfect start to the new calendar year, chalking up 10 wins from 11 matches and a title-winning run at the ASB Classic in Auckland. She also reached the semifinals of the Australian Open, but faced stiff competition from World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka, who eventually captured the crown in Melbourne. Gauff will be hoping to continue her rich vein of form in Doha.

Reigning Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova and Australian Open 2024 finalist Qinwen Zheng will also feature at the Qatar Open. Fans can expect fireworks and a dazzling event in Doha, as players bring their unique skill sets to the table and battle it out for the title.

What is the Qatar Open 2024?

The Qatar Open 2024 is a women's tennis tournament held in Doha, played on an outdoor hardcourt surface. It is one of two WTA 1000 events being held this month, alongside the Dubai Tennis Championships.

This will be the 22nd edition of the Qatar Open and tennis legends such as Martina Hingis , Justine Henin and Maria Sharapova have held the title in the past. Belarusian veteran Victoria Azarenka has also registered back-to-back title-wins in Doha, during her peak form in 2012 and 2013.

The WTA 1000 Qatar Open will be played at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha.

The tournament begins on Sunday, February 13, 2024. The finals of the women's singles and doubles draws are to be held on February 17, 2024.

After an exhilarating fortnight at the Australian Open, top players such as Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Qinwen Zheng will gear up for the Qatar Open 2024.

Elena Rybakina is currently competing at the Abu Dhabi Open and has reached the semifinals. She is scheduled to enter Doha next and fight for the title against the big guns.

Among others, Maria Sakkari, Jelena Ostapenko and Qinwen Zheng will feature at the Qatar Open. Magdalena Frech, Kamilla Rakhimova and Italian sensation Martina Trevisan are currently competing in the qualifiers to secure a ticket to the main draw.

While former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka will make her presence felt and return to the competition this year, Aryna Sabalenka misses out due to a schedule change and Jessica Pegula , the reigning doubles champion, won't be there as well due to injury.

Prize money

The Qatar Open 2024 is set to give away $3,211,715 in total prize money.

There are 64 players in the women's singles draw and 32 players in the women's doubles draw.

Where to watch

Viewers in the US can watch the Qatar Open live on the Tennis Channel, while those in the UK can catch the action live on Sky Sports and Now TV.

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Qatar is a country in the Middle East that is proud to host the Qatar Total Open (WTA) and the Qatar ExxonMobil Open (ATP) tennis tournaments each year.

Taking a trip there to see these popular tennis tournaments is an excellent idea if you have never been to this part of the world before, as it is an exotic and beautiful country.

Here is the ultimate guide for tennis fans on everything you need to know about the Qatar Open tennis tournament, also referred to as Doha (the name of the host city).

About the Qatar Open Tennis Tournament

The Qatar Open is a tennis tournament that has been in existence since 1993 for the men’s ATP World Tour 250 series and the women’s WTA Tier-1 tournament since 2001. As of 2021, it is a WTA 500 tournament for the women’s tour.

• The women’s WTA is sponsored by Total, referred to as the Qatar Total Open.
• The men’s ATP is sponsored by ExxonMobil, referred to as the Qatar ExxonMobil Open.

This guide has information on both the men’s and women’s Qatar Open tournaments.

Where is the Qatar Open?

The tournament is located in the city of Doha, Qatar at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex.

When is the Qatar Open Tennis Tournament?

The Qatar Open is usually held each year in January for the men and February for the women . The dates have been shifted around a little for the last few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The women’s WTA tournament is usually in February, one to two weeks after the Australian Open .

The 2024 women’s WTA tournament took place February 11-17.

The 2024 men’s ATP tournament took place February 19-24 .

Who are the Current Qatar Open Champions?

The current champions of the Qatar Open for 2024 are the following players:

• Women’s singles: Iga Świątek (Poland)
• Women’s doubles: Demi Schuurs (Netherlands) and Luisa Stefani (Brazil)
• Men’s singles: Karen Khachanov (Russia)
• Men’s doubles: Jamie Murray (UK) and Michael Venus (New Zealand)

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What Court Surface is the Qatar Open Played on?

The court surface at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex is a hard outdoor surface.

Qatar Open Prize Money & Ranking Points

The prize money for the 2024 Qatar Total Open for the women’s WTA was $3.2 million (USD).

• The singles winner received $523,485 (USD), while the runner-up got $308,320 (USD).
• For doubles, the winning team received $156,160 (USD), while the runner-ups got $86,710 (USD).

The prize money for the 2024 Qatar ExxonMobil Open on the men’s side was $1.39 million (USD).

• The singles winner received $212,300 (USD), while the runner-up got $123,840 (USD).
• The doubles winners received $73,770 (USD), and the runner-ups got $39,470 (USD).

Here are the ranking points from the 2024 Qatar Open.

How to Get Tickets to the Qatar Open Tournament

The best way to get tickets to the Qatar Open is through their official website . The Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex has a main stadium with a capacity of 7,000 people. 

There are 24 total courts at the complex. You can buy seats in the corporate box sections, the upper, middle, and lower sections close to all the action.

Where to Stay in Doha for the Qatar Open

Doha is a modern and lovely city with many modern hotel options. You won’t have trouble finding a great room to stay in during the tennis tournament.

High-End Hotel Options

For high-end options around a mile and a half away from the venue, consider:

• Sheraton Grand Doha Resort and Convention Hotel 
• JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha
• Hilton Doha

Both are five-star choices with great amenities. The Sheraton is even located on its own private beach.

Budget-Friendly Hotel Options

For budget-friendly options, consider:

• voco Doha West Bay Suites
• Wyndham Doha West Bay

Both of these are one mile away from the tennis complex.

Airbnb & VRBO

Airbnb and VRBO are also options in Doha. There are many high-rise condo apartments that people will rent out exclusively for these vacation rental services.

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Getting Around Doha

There is a public bus system in Doha, but it’s best to just take a taxi or Uber to the tennis tournament. That’s the easiest way to get around the city and from your hotel to the venue.

How to Make Your Qatar Open Experience Great

The Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex is a large facility with expansive spaces to walk around. There is a VIP tent you can have access to by paying extra. You can also eat at the many food court areas around the complex.

With 24 courts on the property, you’ll also be able to catch a ton of tennis including some of the biggest tennis stars in the world.

When to Arrive at the Tournament

Make sure you arrive early enough to be on time for the matches. The matches typically begin at 2:00 p.m. Traffic in Doha during peak hours can get a little intense, so it’s better to allow plenty of time to arrive at the complex.

What to Bring with You

Since you’ll be outside for the matches at the main stadium, you may want to wear sunscreen and a hat. The weather there will be spring-like with an average temperature of 73 degrees Fahrenheit during January and February. Bringing a light sweater or jacket might also be a good idea.

What to Expect Inside

The design and architecture of the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex is like no other in the world. It’s interesting and modern, with many people walking around to admire the venue in a world-class setting.

You’ll find plenty of food, drink, and shopping options that make for a great break from the tennis matches.

How to Watch the Qatar Open Tournament On TV

In the US, you can watch the action of the Qatar Open on the Tennis Channel . They also have an app that you can download and use to stream the event if you don’t have cable.

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The annual Tour of Qatar is a professional stage road race founded in 2002. The Women’s stages were introduced in 2009 and the race forms part of the UCI Asia Tour. Now in its fifth year, the Ladies Tour of Qatar is considered a key race on the professional women’s circuit.

2013 saw the race expand, providing an extra stage to the Ladies tour, making it a four stage race instead of three. There 15 teams of six riders taking part. The race is organised by the Qatar Cycling federation and the race has become notorious for its flat roads suitable for sprint finishes providing some challenging racing. Stage one of the 2013 race was 60.3 miles with Chloe Hosking taking the win in the opening stage. Stage two was 59.7 miles, seeing Kirsten Wild take the stage win. Stage three was 69.9 miles, with Kirsten Wild taking another win. And the Final stage was 53.7 miles – Wild took another stage win, and the win overall. The race was broadcast live on Al Jazeera TV, to a Worldwide audience.

The race has grown in size and popularity over the past five years with some of the biggest names in women’s cycling opting to compete in such a prestigious event. Many nationalities compete, all hoping to wear the golden jersey worn by the leader of the general classification.

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15 amazing female-friendly things to do in Qatar

Qatar is one of the safest places in the world, and whether you’re travelling alone or with your friends, the country has unlimited options for an unforgettable women-only trip. 

Whether you love shopping , art spaces, fine dining experiences and afternoon tea or relaxation opportunities, you’ll never feel bored in Qatar. These are the top 15 female-friendly activities you can do while in the country. 

1. Step back in time at Souq Waqif

Doha’s traditional market definitely calls for a visit while in Qatar. Shopping is one option, but there is so much more to it than that; explore its compact alleyways, sample local spices and herbs, chill like a local at one of the cafes or learn about falconry at the Falcon Souq. If you want the authentic feeling of a Qatari bazaar, Souq Waqif is the place to be.

2. Indulge in some jewellery shopping at the Gold Souq

While in Souq Waqif, head over to the Gold Souq to admire the intricate designs of gold jewellery, dazzling gems and luxury watches, have your items repaired or get a custom necklace with your name in Arabic calligraphy. You will find the Gold Souq in a separate building near the main bazaar.

3. Enjoy a ladies night out at the Ritz-Carlton

For an unforgettable evening out in Doha, the luxurious haven of The Ritz-Carlton is the ultimate destination. The hotel offers a wide range of dining options that bring international gastronomy to the spotlight. Choose between STK Doha, the American steakhouse concept, Sel & Miel with French-inspired tastes, B-Lounge for Asian fusion cuisine or the Lagoon with its impressive buffets and the majestic view of the Arabian Gulf and enjoy a unique dining experience with friends. Check in advance for special ladies-night offers and discounts.

4. Experience total serenity with a spa day at Al Messila

Exquisite design, luxurious facilities, skilled therapists; the spa at Al Messila offers an incredible opportunity to experience tranquillity with carefully curated treatments such as massages, facials or special treatments at the Ladies Wellness Retreat and the state-of-the-art Health Center that will offer you an unforgettable experience of relaxation and beauty.

5. Head to Four Seasons Hotel for afternoon tea

The signature afternoon tea or high tea experience is the perfect setting to spend an enjoyable afternoon with friends. Sweet and savoury tastes along with fine teas await you at the Seasons Tea Lounge daily from 2 pm to 7 pm. Not to miss!

6. Enjoy spectaculars views at the Museum of Islamic Art

Spend a quiet afternoon admiring the extensive collections at the Museum of Islamic Art and later relax as you enjoy a snack with a fresh juice or coffee, thanks to the MIA Park Cafe that offers majestic views of Doha’s West Bay. There is also a wide selection of picnic baskets to choose from for a complete outdoor picnic experience.

7. Take an afternoon stroll at the Corniche

The Corniche, one of the most popular spots in Doha to stroll, runs along the Doha Bay and allows incredible views to the Arabian Gulf, with dhows lining up and the skyscrapers of West Bay in the background offering the perfect spot for an evening walk or watching sunset.

8. Explore the man-made island of The Pearl

Also known as “the Arabian Riviera”, The Pearl is one-of-a-kind; luxurious hotels, designer boutiques, fine dining restaurants , a yacht-filled marina, the Venice-inspired Qanat Quartier and beautiful gardens; The Pearl is one of the most popular attractions in Doha and definitely worth dedicating a day to explore all it has to offer.

9. Join a yoga class at one of Doha’s hotels

Kickstart your day with a rejuvenating yoga class in one of Doha’s hotels that offer yoga facilities and lessons. You will enjoy your yoga class in a beautiful setting by the pool or on the hotel’s rooftop and refresh your mind and body to enjoy the rest of your day.

10. Book a desert safari and get your dose of excitement

Experience the wild beauty of the Qatari desert with a thrilling safari at the sand dunes. Join the team of 365 Adventures to take a tour of the dunes as well as exploring Khor Al Adaid, Qatar’s Inland Sea . It is a UNESCO recognized natural reserve site that will take your breath away.

11. Relax by the pool at InterContinental Doha

The iconic hotel in the heart of Doha offers one of the best pool terraces in the city to relax and refresh, enjoy soft drinks, juices and snacks and get some well-deserved relaxation under the Arabian sun!

12. Enjoy the ultimate shopping experience at Villagio Mall

A luxurious shopping destination, the globally recognized Villagio Mall has it all; high-end boutiques from acclaimed brands all over the world, famous retail stores, gondola rides, a plethora of dining options, an IMAX cinema, a theme park for the kids and many more. Prepare for a day of pure excitement and fun!

13. Book a kitesurfing lesson with an experienced trainer

If you are into water sports , consider booking a kitesurfing lesson in one of Qatar’s kitesurfing schools. Your instructor will introduce you to the basics of the sport with theory and safe systems and slowly lead you to the water to teach the kite steering techniques and finally, for you to experience your first ride.

14. Share a romantic dhow cruise

Be it with your significant other, a friend, or just a serene me-time, dhow cruises are a must when in Doha. The majestic traditional wooden boats used for pearling in the past are the perfect means of transport to sail in and explore the beauty of the Arabian Gulf. You can enjoy a short ride readily available at the Corniche or book one in advance for the whole evening with fresh Arabic BBQ dinner served onboard.

15. Spend a day at the Qatar National Library

Spend a day at one of the most beautiful spaces in Qatar. The impressive Qatar National Library , an architectural marvel in itself, offers a wide range of activities. Select a book to read from its rich collection, get some work done in one of the designated work spaces, enjoy a coffee and snack at the café or attend one of the various events , such as a night with the Philharmonic Orchestra.

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By Gregor Brown in Doha, Qatar Qatar welcomes the inaugural Ladies' Tour of Qatar on the heels of...

By Gregor Brown in Doha, Qatar

Qatar welcomes the inaugural Ladies' Tour of Qatar on the heels of the successful men's stage race. The three-stage women's event, February 8 to 10, has attracted some of the sports top riders to challenge for the overall leader's golden jersey.

"We believe in sports as a way to keep well physically and mentally, and cycling is something that everyone can practice. This race is a continuation of the [men's] Tour of Qatar; we have gained experience in race organisation that we've applied to the women's event," said President of the Qatar Cycling Federation, Sheikh Khalid Bin Ali Bin Abdullah Al Thani.

The stages are each around 100 kilometres long and each is based near the country's capital of Doha. Based on the results of the men's race this last week, the women's races will be decided in sprints from those strong enough to deal with the crosswinds and intense racing conditions.

There will be 15 teams of six riders for the 2009 edition. Team Columbia will be a strong force. It will work for its sprinter Emilia Fahlin. She will go head-to-head with the likes of Team Italy's Giorgia Bronzini, Lotto's Rochelle Gilmore, Cervélo's Kirsten Wild and Team Australia's Kirsty Broun.

Team USA brings Geelong World Cup winner Katheryn Mattis. Qatar will give fans a good indicator of her form for 2009 and if she recovered from the two broken collarbones that plagued her 2008 season. US champion Brooke Miller and Katharine Carroll are also strong contenders for sprint victories.

Like the men's race last week, there will be three classification jerseys awarded each day. Gold for the overall classification, silver for the leader in the points classification and blue for best young rider (under 25).

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The stages total 313 kilometres. Stage one is 94 kilometres from Doha to Al Khor and back, stage two travels 110 kilometres from Doha to Al Shahaniyah and stage three starts in Al Shahaniyah and ends 109 kilometres later in Al Khor.

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Simone Biles leads the most experienced U.S. women's gymnastics team ever into the Olympics

The U.S. women’s gymnastics team is well positioned to win the Olympic team gold medal not solely because of talent but also because of experience. 

Four of the five women suiting up this month were members of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic team. With two all-around Olympic champions and four Olympic medalists, the 2024 Paris group is the most experienced and most decorated in U.S. history.

Simone Biles, with 37 Olympic and world championship medals, is the headliner. Her Olympic medal collection consists of two bronzes, one silver and four golds, including the most coveted hardware in the sport: the Olympic all-around gold medal.

She is tied with Shannon Miller for the most Olympic medals for U.S. gymnasts, a record she is likely to break in Paris as the reigning world champion in the all-around, beam, floor and team events.

Biles will be joined in Paris by reigning Olympic all-around champion Suni Lee, Olympic silver medalist Jordan Chiles, Olympic gold medalist Jade Carey and first-year senior Hezly Rivera .

Biles called the coming Olympics a “redemption tour” for the Tokyo returners.

“I feel like we all have more to give and our Tokyo performances weren’t the best,” Biles said Sunday at the Olympic trials in Minneapolis. “We weren’t under the best circumstances, either, but I feel like we have a lot of weight on our shoulders to go out there and prove that we’re better athletes.”

Team USA settled for the silver medal in the team event in Tokyo after a few uncharacteristic mistakes. Chiles fell on floor exercise, and Biles got lost in the air on her vault before a case of the “twisties” forced her to withdraw from the competition.

“We’re more mature, we’re smarter, and we’re more consistent,” Biles said this week. 

With the Russian gymnasts banned from participating in Paris because of the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Brazilian and Chinese teams are expected to be the U.S. women's biggest rivals in the team competition.

The Brazilian team is also flush with Olympic experience and hardware, with Rebeca Andrade having made her debut in Rio like Biles. She became the first Brazilian to claim an Olympic medal in women's artistic gymnastics, winning silver in the all-around and gold on vault in Tokyo.

Brazil is eyeing its first Olympic team medal after it won its first world medal as a team last year.

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Aside from Biles, the U.S. is loaded with veteran talent. Lee is a star on the uneven bars, where she is the reigning Olympic bronze medalist. Including the silver medal she helped Team USA win in the team final, she won three medals in Tokyo, one of each color.

“I want to make all-around finals,” Lee said Sunday. “I want to be in the top three for the bars final, and I really want a beam gold.”

“I feel like I always make the final and then I always mess up, it’s so annoying,” she said laughing.

She made the beam final at the Tokyo Games and has Olympic medal potential in that event. Her 14.600 beam score at the Core Hydration Classic is among the highest scores in the world this year.

Carey, the reigning Olympic floor champion, narrowly missed the podium on vault in Tokyo. She qualified in second place behind Biles heading into the vault final but tripped on the runway during finals, a fluke incident that she has credited with motivating her Olympic comeback.

“A lot of us will say we want redemption and we all had something that didn’t go our way,” Carey said after she made her second Olympic team.

As it was with the rest of the Tokyo Olympians, her experience was hampered by a postponement and other Covi d-related restrictions . She is looking forward to a more immersive Olympic environment in Paris.

“Having a normal experience, having our families there, meeting other athletes, that’s something I’m really looking forward to,” Carey said.

Despite Rivera’s relative inexperience, she expressed confidence in her teammates to guide her through the Olympic spotlight.

“They’ve already been through it, they’ve been through the journey, they’ve been to the Olympic Games, they’ve been through the pressure,” Rivera, 16, said Sunday. “I think they’ll be able to mentor me and help me so much, not just during the competition but throughout the whole process of training.”

Biles, 27, will be the oldest female American gymnast to compete at the Olympics in 72 years.

All but one of the team members are in their 20s, a marked departure from the previous gold medal-winning U.S. Olympic gymnastics teams. This year’s team is nearly six years older than the “Fierce Five” from the London 2012 Olympics, whose average age was 16.4.

That team, as well as the 2008 Olympic team, was made up of first-time Olympians.

The 2016 Rio Olympic team had two Olympic returners, Aly Raisman and Gabby Douglas. In Tokyo, Biles was the only athlete on the team who had previously competed at the Olympics.

Raisman, who was 22 during the Rio Games, was referred to as the "grandmother" by her teammates at the time.

"I definitely have to apologize to Aly for calling her ‘Grandma,’ because I feel like I’m way older now," Biles said. "Recovery I just have to take a little more seriously. Back in Rio, I could do anything. ... I was just like a little hamster on a wheel, always running."

Stream every moment and every medal of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Peacock, starting with the Opening Ceremony July 26 at 12 p.m. ET .

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International Golf Federation announces fields for the men’s and women’s Olympic golf competitions at Paris 2024

LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND (Tuesday, 9 July 2024) – The International Golf Federation (IGF) today announced the fields for the men’s and women’s Olympic golf competitions at Paris 2024. The men’s Olympic golf competition will take place 1-4 August, while the women will compete 7-10 August. The Olympic golf competitions will be contested at Le Golf National, which annually hosts the FedEx Open de France on the DP World Tour and was the site of the 2018 Ryder Cup.

Once the Olympic Golf Rankings were finalized on 18 June and 25 June for the men’s and women’s Olympic golf competitions, respectively, each National Olympic Committee (NOC) then began the process of confirming their qualifiers for the competitions by 27 June (5 p.m. US Eastern Time). Past this deadline, all unused quota places were then reallocated as per the Qualification System for golf.

With 32 countries represented in the men’s Olympic golf competition and 33 in the women’s field, the composition of the Olympic fields highlights the broad global interest in golf and the opportunity to reach new audiences across all six different continents. Golf is looking to continue building upon the success of the previous two Olympic golf competitions at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. Paris 2024 will mark the fifth occasion in which golf has been featured as an Olympic sport, and just the third time since 1904.

In total, 38 different NOCs will be represented across both the men’s and women’s Olympic golf competitions, with the United States of America sending the most athletes: seven (four men, three women). The following is the full list of NOCs represented in the fields for the men’s and women’s Olympic golf competitions: Australia, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Chinese Taipei, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United States of America.

In the  men’s field , 10 of the top 15 players in the Official World Golf Ranking, as of this week, are competing in the Olympic golf competition, including all of the top-5 ranked players. In the  women’s field , all 15 of the top-15 ranked women in the Rolex Rankings, as of this week, are competing in the Olympic golf competition.

FIELD FOR THE MEN’S OLYMPIC GOLF COMPETITION

Listed in alphabetical order of the NOCs

FIELD FOR THE WOMEN’S OLYMPIC GOLF COMPETITION

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The Taliban tell the West to look past harsh edicts on Afghan women and girls and build ties

In this photo released by the Taliban Spokesman Office, Zabihullah Mujahid, the chief spokesman for the Taliban government who leads the Taliban delegation, center right, speaks with Uzbekistan Presidential Envoy to Afghanistan Ismatullah Irgashev, during a meeting in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, June 30, 2024. A Taliban delegation is attending a United Nations-led meeting in Qatar on Afghanistan after organizers said women would be excluded from the gathering. The two-day meeting is the third U.N.-sponsored gathering on the Afghan crisis. (Taliban Spokesman Office via AP)

In this photo released by the Taliban Spokesman Office, Zabihullah Mujahid, the chief spokesman for the Taliban government who leads the Taliban delegation, center right, speaks with Russian Presidential Envoy to Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov, during a meeting in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, June 30, 2024. A Taliban delegation is attending a United Nations-led meeting in Qatar on Afghanistan after organizers said women would be excluded from the gathering. The two-day meeting is the third U.N.-sponsored gathering on the Afghan crisis. (Taliban Spokesman Office via AP)

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ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban on Sunday told the West to look past the measures they have imposed on Afghan women and girls for the sake of improving foreign relations.

Their chief spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the Taliban uphold certain religious and cultural values and public aspirations that “must be acknowledged” to facilitate progressive bilateral relations rather than encountering disputes and stagnation.

Mujahid made his demand on the opening day of a United Nations-led meeting in Qatar on increasing engagement with Afghanistan and to have a more coordinated response to the country’s issues.

It’s the third such U.N.-sponsored gathering in Doha. The Taliban were not invited to the first meeting, and U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said they set unacceptable conditions for attending the second one in February, including demands that Afghan civil society members be excluded from the talks and that the Taliban be treated as the country’s legitimate rulers.

Afghan women have been excluded from the current Doha meeting.

No country officially recognizes the Taliban and the U.N. has said that recognition remains almost impossible while bans on female education and employment remain.

But Mujahid struck a defiant note Sunday, saying that the political understanding between the Taliban and other nations was steadily improving .

He said Kazakhstan had removed the Taliban from its list of prohibited groups and that Russia would undertake a similar measure in the near future. Mujahid, who is meeting special envoys on the sidelines, said earlier that Saudi Arabia expressed its intention to reopen its embassy in Kabul.

The relationships with regional countries demonstrated that the Taliban have the commitment and capacity to establish and maintain relations, Mujahid said in his remarks.

“I do not deny that some countries may have problems with some measures of the Islamic Emirate,” Mujahid said in his speech. “I think that policy differences amid states are natural, and it is the duty of experienced diplomats to find ways of interaction and understanding rather than confrontation.”

Such differences should not escalate to the extent that powerful countries used their leverage to impose security, political, and economic pressures that affected Afghanistan in a significant way. He did not mention the harsh edicts on women and girls that have caused global outrage, but has previously referred to them as an “internal matter.” The Taliban have rejected criticism of their treatment of Afghan women and girls, calling it interference .

“Consequently, other nations, particularly Western countries, can remove the obstacles hindering the development of relations with the Afghan government,” said Mujahid.

The decision to exclude Afghan women from the meeting has drawn rebukes from rights groups, the U.N. special rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan Richard Bennett , and Nobel laureate Malala Yousufzai.

Yousufzai , who was shot by a Taliban gunman for campaigning for girls’ education, wrote on social media platform X last Thursday that she spoke to U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres about the Doha meeting.

She said she was “alarmed and disappointed” that the Taliban were invited to meet U.N. special envoys while Afghan women and rights defenders were excluded from the main conversation.

Convening the meeting without Afghan women sent “all the wrong” signals that the world was willing to accommodate the Taliban’s demands.

She added that what the Taliban were doing in Afghanistan amounted to gender apartheid .

Earlier, the United Nations’ top official in Afghanistan, Roza Otunbayeva, defended the failure to include Afghan women in the meeting in Doha, insisting that demands for women’s rights are certain to be raised.