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Corniche, many connecting roads to be pedestrianised from tomorrow

Doha, 31 October 2022 - To support the successful delivery of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the Corniche and many connecting roads will be pedestrianised from November 1 to December 19. The general public and football fans will be able to access central Doha using public transport, including the Doha Metro and bus services. There are also taxi

30 Oct

IOC Renews Accreditation of Aspetar as Research Center For Additional Four Years

Doha, 30 October 2022 - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced in a statement issued that Aspetar, orthopedic and sports medicine hospital, has been re-accredited within the network of Research Centres for the next 4 years. IOC nominated Aspetar as one of the few hospitals in the world to be a Research Centre for the Prevention

30 Oct

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: SC Launches First International Consular Services Centre

Doha, 30 October 2022 - The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy inaugurated Sunday the International Consular Services Centre at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) in the presence of HE Secretary-General of the SC Hassan Al Thawadi, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Chief Operating Officer Colin Smith, and CEO of the FIFA World C

29 Oct

GCC Secretary General condemns German Minister's remark on Qatar World Cup

Riyadh, 29 October 2022 - Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) H E Dr Nayef Falah M. Al Hajraf denounced the statements of the Minister of Interior of the Federal Republic of Germany, Nancy Wieser, regarding Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He affirmed the position of the GCC states in support of the State of

29 Oct

QOC President Attends 34th Meeting of Presidents of GCC Olympic Committees

Riyadh, 29 October 2022 - HE President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani and his accompanying delegation took part in the 34th meeting of the Council of Presidents of GCC National Olympic Committees held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The meeting discussed different topics on its agenda to enhance the GCC common work in

28 Oct

Gianni Infantino says that FIFA World Cup will bring people together in the Gulf

Zurich, 28 October 2022 - FIFA President Gianni Infantino said that the FIFA World Cup 2022 will bring people together for one month and help dispel some of the misconceptions that still exist about the Middle East. Speaking by video to the sixth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII6) in Riyadh, he said “This FI

28 Oct

Qatari Rejection of German Minister of Interior Remarks Against Qatar

Doha, 28 October 2022 - Qatari political analysts expressed their denunciation of the slander statements of the German Minister of Interior against the State of Qatar concerning the human rights situation in the country, stressing that the statements are based on fabricated information mad by provocative media.In their exclusive remarks to Qatar

28 Oct

QOC Partakes in 96th Executive Board Meeting of GCC Olympic Committee

Doha, 28 October 2022 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) participated in the 96th meeting of the Executive Office of the Council of Their Highnesses and Excellencies, Heads of the GCC Olympic Committees held in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.The Qatari delegation to the meeting was headed by HE QOC Secretary-General Jassim bin Rashid Al Buainain

28 Oct

Chairman of Ministry of Defense's Executive Committee for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Meets Italian Armed Forces Delegation

Doha, 28 October 2022 - HE Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense and Security Affairs Major General (Pilot) Mohammed Abdullatif Al Mannai, who is also Chairman of Ministry of Defense's Executive Committee for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, met today with Commander of the Italian force participating in the support

28 Oct

‘Japanese fans are proud to see the World Cup back in Asia’

Doha, 28 October 2022 - When the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ gets underway on 20 November, it will only be the second time the tournament has been held in Asia. Twenty years ago, co-hosts Japan and Korea Republic became the first Asian countries to stage international football’s showpiece event. And this year, in Qatar, Asian prid

26 Oct

Qatar stages FIFA World Cup mascot exhibition at City Center Mall

Doha, 26 October 2022 - Over the past decade, Mohammed Abdulateef has amassed an impressive array of football memorabilia – and with just weeks to go until the next edition of the tournament in Qatar, he is sharing his collection of FIFA World Cup mascots with people in Doha. Organised by the Supreme Committee for Delivery &

26 Oct

Qatar to face Kuwait, Bahrain and UAE in group stage

Basra, 26 October 2022 - Asian champions Qatar are placed with 10-time champions Kuwait, defending champions Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates in Group B of the next year’s 25th Arabian Gulf Cup, the draw revealed. The draw ceremony, which took place in Basra, saw hosts Iraq, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, and Oman in Group A of the tournament, w

26 Oct

B4D Legacy Majlis event discusses the role of bureaucrats in designing happy user journeys

Doha, 26 October 2022 - B4 Development (B4D) – a Qatar 2022 legacy project launched by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) – recently hosted its seventh Legacy Majlis event in collaboration with Qatar Foundation at Al Bidda Tower. The event, which is part of a series of community of practice meetings focused on b

25 Oct

Registration is Open for Participation in GCC Sports Tournament for Universities and Higher Education Institutes

Doha, 25 October 2022 - The Organizing Committee of the 9th edition of the "GCC Sports Tournament for Universities and Higher Education Institutes" announced the opening of registration for Qatari and Gulf universities to participate in this tournament, which will be held at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) during the period from 4 to 10 Febru

25 Oct

Team Qatar eye new glory in 2022 WKF U21, Junior & Cadet World Championships

Doha, 25 October 2022 - Qatar's national karate team will participate in the 2022 WKF U21, Junior & Cadet World Championships to be held in Konya (Turkiye) from October 26 to 30. The event will bring together more than 1000 athletes from 100 countries. The competition will start on Wednesday, October 26 and the medal bouts

24 Oct

6th International Open Chess Championship Concludes

Doha, 24 October 2022 - The 6th International Open Chess Championship, organized by Qatar Chess Association (QCA), concluded with the participation of 66 male and female chess players.The Egyptian player Badr Mahmoud won the title after a strong competition that extended until the ninth round. Filipino player Ryan Mendoza came in second plac

24 Oct

Khalifa International Stadium Venue Manager: Stadium is an Ancient Sporting Edifice, Has Special Symbolism in Qatar

Doha, 24 October 2022 - Khalifa international stadium one of the eight stadiums that will host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Venue Manager, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Thani, said that the stadium is an ancient sporting edifice that enjoys special symbolism in Qatar, thanks to its long and rich history of hosting many local, regional and international tourn

24 Oct

Qatar’s Nasser Al Attiyah wins inaugural FIA World Rally Raid Championship title

Madrid, 24 October 2022 - Four-time Dakar Rally winner Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah finished second at the Andalucia Rally and duly sealed the drivers’ title in the inaugural FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC). The Qatari driver and French co-driver Mathieu Baumel guided their Toyota GR DKR Hilux to the runner-up spot on the demandin