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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

23 Oct

Qatar cueists shine at Arab Championships

Manama, 23 October 2022 - The Qatar billiards team won two gold and three bronze medals at the Arab Billiards and Snooker Championships in Manama, Bahrain. Walid Majed won the nine-ball gold medal and later he partnered with Bashar Hussein and Abdul Latif Fawal to clinch the 10-ball billiards gold. Hussein also won the bronze medal in the nine

23 Oct

QOC President Attends 'Doha Mountains' Unveiling Ceremony

Doha, 23 October 2022 - In the presence of HE Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, HE Chairperson of Qatar Museums Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani inaugurated the public art installation "Doha Mountains" by Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone at the Ras Abou Aboud beachfront, near the 974 Stadium.The "Doha Mounta

21 Oct

Minister of Public Health: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will establish a legacy for health improvement

Doha, 21 October 2022 - HE Minister of Public Health Dr. Hanan Mohammed Al Kuwari stressed that the World Health Organization's (WHO) Global status report on physical activity 2022 calls for consolidated local, regional, and international work to enhance physical activity, which falls at the heart of the COVID-19 recovery phase, whether ind

21 Oct

30 Days Ahead of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Team Base Camps, Training Centers of 32 National Teams Ready for Event

Doha, 21 October 21 2022- With just under one month left before the World Cup Qatar 2022, the country is filled with signs of the tournament everywhere, and everything seems to be approaching zero hour for the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which will kick off on November 20 until December 18. All arrangements and preparati

21 Oct

H.H. the Amir Inaugurates Lekhwiya Camp Building, Witnesses Readiness of Tournament's Security Force, Launches the Start of Watan Exercise

Doha, 21 October 2022 - H.H. the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani inaugurated the Lekhwiya Camp Building. At the beginning of the visit, His Highness unveiled the building's plaque, listened to a briefing on the building units, its various facilities, and modern facilities. His Highness also witnessed an air show for the paratroopers group,

20 Oct

HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani Elected ANOC Senior Vice President

Seoul, 20 October 2022 - H.E. Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani was elected on Thursday as the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) Senior Vice President at the XXVI ANOC General Assembly 2022 in Seoul.As the sole candidate for the prestigious position, HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani was

18 Oct

Japan to be first team to arrive for Qatar 2022

Doha, 18 October 2022 - Japan will be the first team to arrive in the country for Qatar 2022, Chief Operating Officer FIFA World Cup Colin Smith said during a ‘One Month to Go’ press conference. “The first team to arrive, on the 7th of November, will be Japan. All 32 teams will be located in top class facilities in base ca