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AFC U-16 Championships draw sees Qatar in Group A

Kuala Lumpur, 18 June 2020 - The draw for the AFC U-16 Championship saw Qatar in Group A with Bahrain, North Korea, and Iran. The competition is set to take place from November 25 to December 12 in Bahrain. The draw took place at the headquarters of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in Kuala Lumpur. Three-time winners and defe

18 Jun

5 Qatari-owned colts declared in QREC-sponsored Qatar Coupe de France des Chevaux Arabes (Gr2 P/A)

Paris, 18 June 2020 - La Teste De Buch will host the QREC-sponsored Qatar Coupe de France des Chevaux Arabes (Gr2 P/A) on Thursday, 18 June. The 2020 renewal of the mile-long race for three-year-old pure Arabians will start at 10:20 pm Doha time, featuring six runners, including five representing the colours of three Qatari owners.

18 Jun

QSL thanks all those who participated in Coronavirus (Covid-19) tests

Doha, 18 June 2020 - The Qatar Stars League (QSL) extended its sincere thanks, appreciation and gratitude to all parties who participated in the successful first phase of Coronavirus (Covid-19) tests), held as part of the arrangements being made ahead of the resumption of 2019-20 QNB Stars League, according to the general plan and pr

17 Jun

SC Secretary General believes Qatar 2022 will unite the world once COVID-19 has been defeated

Doha, 17 June 2020 - The announcement of the completion of Education City Stadium sends a message of hope to the world in light of the spread of Covid-19, considering that the event will unite the world and bring people together after the crisis ends, H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) Secretary G

17 Jun

Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce welcomes WTO’s ruling against Saudi in TV piracy case

Doha, 17 June 2020 - The Ministry of Commerce and Industry welcomed Tuesday's ruling by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in a TV piracy case against Saudi Arabia.WTO found that Saudi Arabia has breached Intellectual Property Rights by refusing to take action against beoutQ piracy channel, and instead actively promoting this piracy.The W

17 Jun

FIFA acknowledges ruling

Zürich, 17 June 2020 - FIFA has acknowledged the final panel report published by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in relation to the activity of the pirate broadcaster known as ‘beoutQ’ and the active involvement and support that has been provided by Saudi Arabia in the past three years.“FIFA agrees with the WTO p

17 Jun

UEFA welcomes WTO decision

Nyon, 17 June 2020 - The European Football Association (UEFA) has welcomed the decision of the World Trade Organization, which has condemned Saudi Arabia and the “beoutQ” channel for piracy. “UEFA welcomes the World Trade Organization report and its conclusions. What is clear is that beoutQ’s broadcasts consti

17 Jun

beIN Media Group Statement on WTO Ruling

Doha, 17 June 2020 - beIN Media Group sid in a statement on WTO ruling : “Today’s WTO ruling is a historic vindication of intellectual property rights. The decision is founded on rules that 164 nations have agreed to apply. The WTO has established that, since 2017, the Saudi government has played a central role

17 Jun

WTO tells Saudi to obey rules in Qatar broadcast dispute

Doha, 17 June 2020- A World Trade Organisation panel ordered Saudi Arabia Tuesday to adhere to global intellectual property rules after it was found that Riyadh actively promoted and supported the beoutQ pirate TV operation and has breached its obligations under international law to protect intellectual property rights.In a landma

16 Jun

Completion of Education City Stadium is another milestone...proud to pay tribute to the frontline workers: al-Thawadi

Doha, 16 June 2020 - FIFA president Gianni Infantino paid tribute to the frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic while expressing confidence that football will emerge stronger than ever when Qatar hosts the World Cup in 2022. “Tonight, we pay a very special tribute to those who suffered, fought and are still fighting against

16 Jun

HH The Emir delivers a Speech on the occasion of Announcing the Completion of the Education City Stadium

Doha, 16 June 2020 - His Highness The Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani delivered today’s evening a speech on the occasion of announcing the completion of the Education City Stadium, the third stadium of the FIFA World Cup™ Qatar 2022, in which His Highness greeted the champions of these times: the medical staff and all the

15 Jun

Education City Stadium becomes the third officially completed FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ tournament venue

Doha, 15 June 2020 - The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and Qatar Foundation (QF) have announced the completion of the third tournament venue for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Located in the heart of Education City – Qatar’s education, research and innovation hub – the 40,000-capacity Education

14 Jun

Qatar maintains 55th position in FIFA ranking

Doha, 14 June 2020 - The Qatari national football team maintained its 55th position in the FIFA monthly rankings issued Thursday for men's teams. The ranking didn't witness any change, due to the lack of matches in the previous period due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Belgium maintained the first position with 1,765 points, followed by Fran

14 Jun

Coronavirus tests for QNB Stars League players as well as technical and administrative staff continue

Doha, 14 June 2020 - Aligning with the arrangements for teams’ training ahead of the resumption of 2019-20 season QNB Stars League and according to the general plan and protocol, developed by the Qatar Stars League in co-operation with the Ministry of Public Health and Aspetar hospital, Coronavirus (Covid-19) tests for players

12 Jun

SC Ambassadors hail upcoming unveiling of World Cup 2022 Education City Stadium

Doha, 12 June 2020 - The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) organised an online media meeting on the unveiling of the third FIFA World Cup 2022 Education City Stadium with the participation of former Qatar national football team player Mubarak Mustafa Al Senyari (who famously carried Qatar to 1992 Gulf Cup win and who i

12 Jun

Clubs’ Coronavirus (Covid-19) tests to continue

Doha, 12 June 2020 - As part of arrangements for the players’ training ahead of the resumption of 2019-20 season QNB Stars League and according to the general plan and protocol, developed by the Qatar Stars League in co-operation with the Ministry of Public Health and Aspetar hospital, Coronavirus (Covid-19) tests for players a

11 Jun

QSL players begin training

Doha, 11 June 2020 - As part of arrangements for the resumption of 2019-20 season QNB Stars League and according to the general plan and protocol, developed by the Qatar Stars League and approved by the Ministry of Public Health, the players of various clubs began training yesterday after undergoing the Covid-19 tests. Subsequently, Al Sa

10 Jun

Football legend Cafu inspires delegates during Josoor Institute masterclass

Doha, 10 June 2020 - Two-time FIFA World Cup™ winner Cafu was the special guest during a masterclass for Josoor Institute delegates, during which he shared inspirational advice about achieving success. The former Brazil captain, who lifted more than 20 trophies during his glittering career, outlined the importance of education and