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Doha 2030 submits Candidature File promising certainty, legacy for Asia

Doha, 5 October 2020 - The Doha 2030 Asian Games Bid Committee submitted its Candidature File to the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), which details the bid's inspirational, sustainable plan that will provide a gateway to certainty and an enduring legacy for Asia. Doha 2030 is a national priority for Qatar and has the full suppor

05 Oct

Qatar Prix de lArc de Triomphe Concludes in France

Paris, 5 October 2020 - The Qatar Prix de lArc de Triomphe, which was held under Qatari sponsorship in cooperation between the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) and France Galop, was concluded on Sunday evening by holding the last-day races at ParisLongchamp, in the presence of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Thani and HE She

04 Oct

HE Sheikh Joaan attends Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe weekend

Paris, 4 October 2020 - In presence of Qatar Olympic Committee President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani, Qatari-owned horses continued to dazzle in the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe weekend with Sheail bin Khalifa al-Kuwari-owned Lady Princess racing to an impressive victory in the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC)-spons

04 Oct

Persepolis edge Al Nassr on penalties to seal 2020 AFC Champions League final berth

Doha, 4 October 2020 - Ten-man Persepolis FC reached the final of the 2020 AFC Champions League after overcoming Al Nassr 5-3 on penalties after 120 minutes of the semi-final ended in a 1-1 draw at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Saturday. Persepolis goalkeeper Hamed Lak was the hero as he saved An Nassr's fourth spot-kick - taken by Ma

03 Oct

Qatar, WHO discuss ways to promote the health sector during 2022 FIFA World Cup

Doha, 3 October 2020 - HE the Minister of Public Health Dr Hanan Mohamed al-Kuwari on Thursday held talks with World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on strengthening collaboration between Qatar and WHO and developments on the coronavirus pandemic.During the video conference, they also discussed ways t

03 Oct

Al Nassr, Persepolis equally determined to book final ticket

Doha, 3 October 2020 - The 2020 AFC Champions League (West) culminates with the semi-final clash between Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr and Iran’s Persepolis FC at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium today.Both sides finished top of their respective groups, with Al Nassr collecting 11 points to pip Al Sadd to the summit of Group D, while Persep

03 Oct

Nasser Al Khelaifi Confirms PSG's Readiness for UEFA Champions League

Paris, 3 October 2020 - Paris Saint Germain chairman and CEO Nasser Al Khelaifi reacted after the UEFA Champions League group stage draw that took place this Thursday in Nyon. Nasser Al Khelaifi said in a statement: "It's a real pleasure to be back in the Champions League after the highs we had this summer in Lisbon". "The draw for

01 Oct

Qatar set to play Ghana in October friendly

Doha, 1 October 2020 - Qatar will take on African giants Ghana in a friendly match. Scheduled for the Turkish city of Antalya, the October 12 match will serve as preparation for the 2023 Asian Cup/2022 World Cup joint qualifiers, which were originally slotted for this year but were postponed to 2021 due to the&n

01 Oct

QFA President pays Tribute to Late Amir of Kuwait

Doha, 1 October 2020 - Qatar Football Association extends its condolences to the brothers in the State of Kuwait on the death of H H Sheikh Sabah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, the leader of humanity who throughout his life was a wise leader of his country and a faithful advisor to his brothers and friends from around the world. We go bac

30 Sep

Al Nassr through to first AFC Champions League semi-final with win over Al Ahli Saudi

Doha, 30 September 2020 - Al Nassr reached the AFC Champions League semi-final for the first time in their history after a convincing 2-0 win over compatriots Al Ahli Saudi FC at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Wednesday. Both teams went into the quarter-final game with their strikers looking to extend personal scoring runs; Al Ahli&rsq

30 Sep

2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup: Important to be ready, says Sanchez

Doha, 30 September 2020 - Coach Felix Sanchez said Asian Cup champions Qatar must ‘be ready to face any situation” when they take part in 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament next year. On Monday night, Qatar, who won the 2019 Asian Cup, were drawn with Honduras, Panama and Granada in Group D of the 16-team tournament. &ld

30 Sep

Al Nassr, Al Ahli SFC banking on familiarity to seal semi ticket

Doha, 30 September 2020 - Al Nassr FC are looking to create club history by reaching their first-ever AFC Champions League semi-final when they face compatriots Al Ahli Saudi FC in the quarter-final of the 2020 competition at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Wednesday.While both Saudi teams have never won the competition, Al Ahli did

30 Sep

QOC Suspends Sports Activities for 3 Days to Mourn Death of Amir of Kuwait

Doha, 30 September 2020 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) announced that it has postponed all the local sports activities for a period of three days from Tuesday to Thursday to mourn the death of HH the Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who passed away today.

30 Sep

HH The Amir Mourns Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad

Doha, 30 September 2020 - His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani mourned today, with great sorrow and sadness, the death of HH the Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, who passed away today. HH The Amir stressed, in a statement by the Amiri Diwan, that Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al

29 Sep

QOC launches Integrated Management System platform

Doha, 29 September 2020 - The Qatar Olympic Committee announced that it has launched Integrated Management System (IMS) platform as one of the first organizations in Qatar and the GCC region to use this system to achieve its strategic goals. The quality system is applied to all the operations and stages of delivery using three main criteria

29 Sep

Qatar hosts first-ever virtual ITTF Annual General Meeting

Doha, 29 September 2020 - The first-ever virtual Annual General Assembly of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) was held in Doha on Monday under the chairmanship of ITTF President Thomas Weikert and with the participation of President of Qatar Table Tennis Association (QTTA) and the Arab Table Tennis Association, and Vice-Pre

29 Sep

Horses from QF’s Al Shaqab stand out at major auction

Doha, 29 September 2020 - As with most sectors, the equine industry sector has been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many events such as horse racing competitions being cancelled during the lockdown.But for equestrian lovers in Qatar, the coronavirus crisis has not stopped them from taking advantage of the opport

28 Sep

Al Arabi Champion of 3rd Edition of Qatar Men's Volleyball Championship

Doha, 28 September 2020 - Al-Arabi secured the third edition of the national men’s volleyball championship for the sports season (2019-2020), after defeating Police SC three sets for two in the final match that took place at “QVA “Hall. The five sets of the match (27-25, 25-21, 17-25, 23-25, 15-13) were in favor of