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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

16 Dec

Doha To Host 2030 Asian Games

Muscat, 16 December 2020 - Doha will host the 2030 Asian Games, the Olympic Council of Asia announced Wednesday, while Riyadh was named as host of the 2034 edition under a compromise agreed between the rivals. An executive board meeting of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) unanimously approved the proposal to name the runner-up in the two-horse

16 Dec

National Day an occasion to renew virtues of loyalty and solidarity: al-Thawadi

Doha, 16 December 2020 - HE Secretary-General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) Hassan al-Thawadi said that the anniversary of Sheikh Jassim bin Mohamed bin Thani assuming the country’s reins is a dear occasion to all Qataris because it carries with it great connotations, the most prominent of which are laying the foun

15 Dec

Doha set to host AGCFF Executive Committee meeting next week

Doha, 15 December 2020 - The Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF) will hold its Executive Committee from December 20-22 at the Federation’s headquarters in Doha. This was announced by Jassem Al Rumaihi, Secretary General of the AGCFF, yesterday. During the meeting, the bid files for 25th Guff Cup will be discussed in a com

14 Dec

Sheikh Joaan opens Doha Majlis in Muscat

Muscat, 14 December 2020 - The President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani, launched the Doha Majlis on Monday at the JW Marriott Hotel Muscat in the presence of Sayyied Khalid bin Hamed al-Busaidi, Chairman of Oman Olympic Committee (OOC) and other dignitaries. The majlis features all the details of Doha's 20

14 Dec

Doha 2030 promises magical Games experience for OCA family

Doha, 14 December 2020 - The Doha 2030 Asian Games Bid Committee has pledged to provide all members of the OCA family with an experience of a lifetime should Doha be awarded the Games in 2030. Doha is a truly multicultural city – home to people from nearly 100 different countries – and an established international destin

14 Dec

Al-Mahmoud: The 2020 AFC Champions League matches heling us preparing up for 2022

Doha, 14 December 2020 - Ali Musa Al Mahmoud, Deputy Director of the Planning Operations team in the AFC Champions League for Eastern Zone championship, has said the planning process at every top sports event links up all departments working under the Local Organizing Committee (LOC). In an interview with QFA website, Al Mahmoud expla

14 Dec

QFA hands over fourth and final part of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 bid file

Kuala Lumpur, 14 December 2020 - The Qatar Football Association (QFA) has handed over the fourth and final part of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 bid file. The 20 original bid book documents were handed over by HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Kingdom of Malaysia Fahd bin Mohammed Kafoud. This concluding part of the file –

13 Dec

With two years to go, the FIFA World Cup 2022™ will be special both on and off the pitch

By: Tim Cahill Doha, 13 December 2020 - Two years from now, football will become the major topic of conversation in almost every corner of the world. Over the course of 64 games, the world’s best players will compete for the honour of being crowned as world champions. Fans from all over the globe will travel to Qatar to participate in