A Closer Look is The National's show where we take a more in-depth look at one of the main stories of the week.
The Qatar World Cup 2022 is only days away and, after years of build-up, the UAE is ready to receive thousands of football fans from all over the world.
With many expected to use the Emirates as a base before flying to Qatar on match days, this winter looks set to be one of the busiest in the gulf nations' history.
Here, The National's reporter Nick Webster joins host Sarah Forster to talk how the UAE is gearing up for the World Cup.
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Weather for the first week of the Fifa World Cup in Qatar is expected to cool down from around 34C recently to the mid-twenties. EPA -
Katara Cultural Village street is decorated with the national flags of the participating nations of the Fifa World Cup at Katara in Doha. EPA -
A woman poses in front of the Khalifa Stadium in Doha. AFP -
Argentina captain Lionel Messi is displayed on a building in Doha. AFP -
Football fans arrive outside the fan festival in Doha. Getty -
Fans outside the England team hotel in Doha. PA -
Argentina supporters pose for a photo in Doha. AFP
