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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

17 Dec

Qatar 2022 CEO outlines FIFA World Cup™ preparations

Doha, 17 December 2020 - To mark the upcoming Qatar National Day, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ CEO Nasser Al Khater participated in a webinar organised by Lusail Newspaper to outline key achievements over the past year. The discussion largely focused on the challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with Al Khater saying Qat

17 Dec

Doha confident of bigger, better show

Muscat, 17 December 2020 - Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani raised his hands in jubilation as Doha was announced as the winner of the bid race to host the 2030 Asian Games. The impromptu gesture to celebrate the bid race win in Muscat yesterday also underlined Doha’s unparalleled dominance in the r

17 Dec

Doha 2030 to inspire next generation

Muscat, 17 December 2020 - Mutaz Essa Barshim served as a 15-year-old volunteer when Doha hosted its first Asian Games in 2006. It was that experience which inspired the current high jump superstar in winning two Olympic medals, as many World Championship titles and two Asian Games gold medals. “Being a volunteer at the Asian Ga

17 Dec

Al-Buenain: We are proud of this historic moment

Doha, 17 December 2020 - After hosting an impressive Asian Games in 2006, the continental sports gala will return to the Qatari capital for the second time in 2030. Doha’s bid prevailed over Riyadh 27-10 in a vote held during the Olympic Council of Asia’s General Assembly in Muscat yesterday. Riyadh will host the 2034 edition.The

16 Dec

H.E. the Minister of Foreign Affairs : Sport is part of our genetic makeup and our national identity

Mucscat, 16 December 2020 - H.E. the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani stressed Qatar's commitment to support global sport, enumerating the advantages of Doha hosting continental and international sporting events. "Sport is part of our genetic makeup and our national iden