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Organisations, individuals honoured for 2030 bid success

Doha, 27 December 2020 - The Qatar Olympic Committee held a celebration last evening in honour of organisations and individuals who played a role in Doha winning the bid to host the 2030 Asian Games. The ceremony was held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Chair

27 Dec

Steady progress for QOC Beach Games

Doha, 27 December 2020 - The finalists of the women's beach handball event of the maiden QOC Beach Games have emerged with Al Shaqab, and Yasminat of Tunisia set to battle for the championship crown, and the ultimate prize on Friday, January 1, 2021. In the semi-finals matches played on Saturday, Al Shaqab showed their superiority over the

27 Dec

Noor Al Hawa bags HH Sheikh Mohamed trophy

Doha, 27 December 2020 - H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani crowned the winners of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani Trophy (QA GR2) (TB 3-year-old & older) and JAAFER CUP (Far Bend) at Al Rayyan Park on Saturday, December 26, 2020. The ten race card concluded with Al Wasmiyah Farm’s NOOR AL HAWA (Makfi x Majestic

23 Dec

Match schedule and venues announced for FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020™

Doha, 23 December 2020 - Qatar will host the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020™ from 1 to 11 February 2021, after it was postponed earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Six continental confederations, as well as the host nation's league champions, will compete in the tournament, which will be held across three FIFA World Cup Qat

23 Dec

Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation visits SC Legacy Pavilion

Doha, 23 December 2020 - Hassan Al Thawadi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), welcomed the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio (left) to the SC Legacy Pavilion. They discussed on how to strengthen bilateral relations. Di Maio, who was accompanied by Ambassa

23 Dec

UEFA President describes Qatar as “the Switzerland of the Middle East”

Doha, 23 December 2020 - UEFA President Alexander Ceferin praised Qatar’s preparations to host the 2022 World Cup, noting the importance of country leaders being passionate about the game, describing Qatar as “the Switzerland of the Middle East.” Ceferin said in an interview with “Bein Sports” : “It is ve

23 Dec

QNB Stars League Week 10: Al Kharaitiyat 1 Al Arabi 3

Doha, 23 December 2020 - Al Arabi defeated Al Kharaitiyat 3-1 in Week 10 of the 2020-21 season QNB Stars League at the Al Ahli Stadium on Wednesday. Ibrahim Nasser Kalla (16th minute), Mehrdad Mohammadi (47th minute) and Aron Gunnarsson (55th minute) scored Al Arabi’s goals. Rachid Tiberkanine scored the only goal of Al Kharaitiya

22 Dec

Al Sadd coach Xavi: We are eager to meet Al Rayyan in Qatar Clasico

Doha, 22 December 2020 - Al Sadd coach Xavi Hernandez and Algerian star Baghdad Bounedjah spoke to the media ahead of their 2020-21 season QNB Stars League Week 10 match against Al Rayyan, dubbed the Qatar Clasico. “We have the Qatar Clasico. This is a very important match and means a lot to us. It is also important in terms of compet

22 Dec

First edition of QOC Beach Games gets underway

Doha, 22 December 2020 - The first edition of QOC Beach Games began today at Aspire Park. The games will continue until January 02, 2021 with participation of more than 500 players. The opening ceremony of the games was attended by the QOC Secretary General HE Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, Aspire Zone Foundation CEO Mohammed Khalifa Al Suwa

21 Dec

Hellenistique, Lady Princess shine with feature victories

Doha, 21 December 2020 - Injaaz Stud’s Hellenistique showed an amazing turn of foot at the business end to land the Qatar Derby (QA Group 1) on his Al Rayyan Park debut, even as Khalifa bin Sheail al-Kuwari’s Lady Princess won the Qatar Derby Arabians feature, in the presence of the Minister of Culture and Sports HE Salah bin Ghanem b

21 Dec

Iraqi Sports Minister lauds Aspire on a visit to the Academy

Doha, 21 December 2020 - Aspire Academy hosted the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sport from Iraq, Adnan Dirjal on his visit to the world-renowned Academy of youth sport development on Monday 21st December 2020. The Minister one of Iraq's most celebrated former footballers, played and coached the Iraq national team as well as manage severa

21 Dec

AFC President thanks Qatar for hosting AFC Champions League

Doha, 21 December 2020 - Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has paid tribute to this year’s centralized hosts Qatar Football Association and the Qatar Government and hailed the efforts of the medical teams and frontline workers in Qatar. To mark the return of Asian football and

20 Dec

H.E. Minister of Culture and Sports Meets Iranian Counterpart

Doha, 20 December 2020 - HE Minister of Culture and Sports Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali met with HE the Iranian Minister of Sports and Youth Masoud Sultanifar, and his accompanying delegation during his visit to the country to attend the AFC Champions League final match on Saturday. During the meeting, they reviewed aspects of joint cooperation

20 Dec

Glittering Queen earns Qatar Oaks top honors at Al Rayyan Stakes

Doha, 20 December 2020 - Faleh Suwayed Al Ajami’s Glitter Queen (Night Of Thunder x Ile Flottante) brushed aside a forgettable Guineas outing from a month ago to race to a smashing victory in the Qatar Oaks (F) (QA Gr 3) (Far Bend) (3yo TB) at Al Rayyan Park turf on Saturday. Hamad Ahmed Al Malki Al Jehani trained filly had finished 10th ov

20 Dec

Infantino praised Qatar's ongoing prep for World Cup 2022

Doha, 20 December 2020 - FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised the State of Qatar's ongoing preparations for the World Cup 2022, following the inauguration of Ahmed bin Ali stadium. Infantino told reporters at the event that the stadium was a wonderful venue. He described the atmosphere as "incredible" with seats very close to the pitch.

20 Dec

H.H. the Emir Meets Team Members of Doha's Bid to Host the 2030 Asian Games

Doha, 20 December 2020 - H.H. the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met Friday at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium with team members of the committee in charge of Doha's bid to host the 2030 Asian Games, led by HE President of the Olympic Committee Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, on the occasion of winning the rights to host the event and expressed

18 Dec

H.H. the Emir congratulates citizens, residents on National Day

Doha, 18 December 2020 - His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani congratulated the people of Qatar on the occasion of Qatar National day. His Highness the Amir said in tweet Friday that though this National Day comes in a year of challenges, it is a testament to the achievements that have made Qatar an oasis of stability

17 Dec

National Day is an opportunity to draw lessons and values from founding fathers, says Minister of Culture and Sports

Doha, 17 December 2020 - HE the Minister of Culture and Sports Salah bin Ghanem bin Nasser al-Ali affirmed that celebrating the country’s National Day on December 18 each year “helps us renew our deep connection with the homeland and to draw the lessons and values of the founding fathers, led by the Founder Sheikh Jassim bin Moha