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Ooredoo to sponsor Al Kass Padel Tournament

Doha, 4 April 2022 - Ooredoo has been announced as the Title Sponsor of the first edition of the Al Kass Padel Tournament Ooredoo 2022, set to begin during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Competitors will play for tournament prize money totalling QR 500,000. The tournament organisation will bring together Ooredoo, Al Kass Sports Channels and the

04 Apr

QFA Signs Cooperation Agreement with Cuban Counterpart

Doha, 4 April 2022 - Qatar Football Association (QFA) signed a cooperation agreement with its Cuban counterpart to develop bilateral relations. The agreement was signed by the President of the Qatar Football Association Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani, and the President of the Cuban Football Association Oliet Rodriguez. The agr

04 Apr

3RD EDITION OF ERASMUS+ SPORT’ BITEFIX TRANSNATIONAL PROJECT MEETING HELD

Doha, 4 April 2022 - The third transnational project meeting of ERASMUS+ Sport’ BITEFIX project was held in person at Estádio (Stadium) António Coimbra da Mota, Estoril, Portugal, recently. The partnership analysed the results produced thus far – namely the Guide of Best Practices on the Fight Against Match-Fixing&

03 Apr

Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad attends final match of OOREDOO Qatar Major 2022

Doha, 3 April 2022 - H.E. President of the Qatar Olympic Committee Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the final match of OOREDOO Qatar Major 2022 where Martin Di Nenno (Argentina) and Francisco Navarro (Spain) defeated Juan Lebron and Alejandro Galan of Spain 6-3 7-6 to claim the title. After the final match, H.E. Minister of Municipa

01 Apr

Paths towards the biggest prize in world football revealed

Doha, 1 April 2022 - • Fans can now glimpse their team's path to FIFA World Cup glory • Final match schedule to be published in due course on FIFA.com • Astonishing ceremony blows away audiences in Doha and at home A glittering draw show, starring some of the greatest names in football and the entertainment industry, defi

01 Apr

La’eeb is revealed as Qatar’s FIFA World Cup™ mascot

Doha, 1 April 2022 - - Adventurous character will inspire football fans across the globe Qatar and FIFA have unveiled La’eeb as the Official Mascot for this year’s FIFA World Cup 2022™. La’eeb is an Arabic word meaning super-skilled player. He belongs to a parallel mascot-verse that is indescribable – everyone

01 Apr

Hayya Hayya (Better Together), the first single from the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Official Soundtrack

Doha, 1 April 2022 - • Hayya Hayya (Better Together) is the first of a selection of singles to be released from the multi-song FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Official Soundtrack. • The uplifting track, featuring Trinidad Cardona, Davido and Aisha, draws on R&B and reggae influences and will play a central role in tonight&r

31 Mar

Prime Minister attends FIFA congress

Doha, 31 March 2022 - Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani attended the 72nd FIFA Congress held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) Thursday morning chaired by FIFA President Gianni Infantino.HE Prime Minister and Minister of Interior delivered a speech at the congress, wher

31 Mar

HH the Amir Opens 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum

Doha, 31 March 2022 - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani patronized the inauguration ceremony of the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, at Khalifa International Stadium. HH the Amir toured the various sections of the Museum where he was briefed on the Museums exhibits and its collection that chronicles sports and Qatari athlete

31 Mar

Qatar 2022 Final Draw: All you need to know

Doha, 31 March 2022 - FIFA World Cup™ Final Draw takes place on Friday 1 April All eyes will be on Doha Exhibition and Convention Center We lay out the plans for procedures, pots and much more The Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ is almost upon us. And as the eyes of the football world turn towards Qatar, and ex

31 Mar

Doha hosting 72nd FIFA Congress today

Doha, 31 March 2022 - The 72nd FIFA Congress will take place today at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), with the draw for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 due to take place the following day. FIFA’s agenda at the meeting is set to be dominated by sanctions imposed on Russian football after the country’s invasion of U

29 Mar

Sheikh Joaan attends Qatar Auto Museum Exhibition

Doha, 29 March 2022 - H.E President of the Qatar Olympic Committee Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the opening ceremony of Qatar Auto Museum Exhibition which got underway on Monday. The opening ceremony was also attended by H.E Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Qatar Museums Authority Sheikha Al Mayassa Bint Hamad Bin Khalifa

29 Mar

Ronald de Boer: I wish I was still playing, so I could experience Qatar 2022

Doha, 29 March 2022 - Netherlands football legend Ronald de Boer believes Qatar’s hosting of the FIFA World Cup™ will have a positive impact on the country and region. The former Ajax, Barcelona and Rangers midfielder played in two World Cups and is looking forward to a unique version of the tournament later this year. De Boer,

28 Mar

Ooredoo to sponsor Olympic champ Barshim

Doha, 28 March 2022- Ooredoo has signed a three-year sponsorship agreement with athlete Mutaz Barshim. The agreement was signed at Ooredoo Headquarters by Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulla al-Thani — Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer and Chief Executive Officer of Ooredoo Qatar — and Barshim. Barshim is a Qatari track an

28 Mar

SC updates Qatar’s foreign ambassadors on FIFA World Cup™ preparations

Doha, 28 March 2022 - Members of the foreign diplomatic corps in Qatar attended a briefing organised by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) to outline the latest information about the FIFA World Cup™, which will be held from 21 November to 18 December. Hosted by H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi, SC Secretary General, the event

28 Mar

UNITED NATIONS EVENT REINFORCES POWER OF SPORTS IN PREVENTING VIOLENT EXTREMISM, LAUNCHES YOUTH-FOCUSED CAMPAIGN

Doha, 28 March 2022 - The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) convened a high-level roundtable presenting the achievements of sport values-based initiatives for preventing violent extremism (PVE) while highlighting ongoing efforts on securing major sport events from terrorism threats. Organized by UNOCT’s Global Sports

27 Mar

Technical Meeting Held Ahead Of Al Wakrah Vs Al Sailiya Ooredoo Cup Final

Doha, 27 March 2022 - The Qatar Stars League (QSL) held the Technical Meeting ahead of the 2021-2022 season Ooredoo Cup final between Al Wakrah vs Al Sailiya, to be played at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium of Al Sadd club on Monday, 28th March, 2022, from 18:30. The meeting took place at the QSL Headqua

27 Mar

QatarEnergy becomes Official FIFA Partner for the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™

Doha, 27 March 2022 - QatarEnergy has teamed up with FIFA as an Official Partner for the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™, which will be held in the State of Qatar from 30 November until 18 December. “The FIFA Arab Cup is a unique opportunity for QatarEnergy to grow their relationship with sport and football in their region,” sai