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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

27 Mar

Doha hosts Qatar first ever Spartan Race

Doha, 27 March 2022 - With attendance of H.E the Qatar Olympic Committee President (QOC), Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, the Qatar’s capital city of Doha hosted the country’s inaugural edition of Spartan Race at the Longines Arena , Al Shaqab on Friday and Saturday respectively.

24 Mar

Tanzania PM visits Aspire Academy

Doha, 24 March 2022- Aspire Academy welcomed Prime Minister of Tanzania, H E Kassim Majaliwa and his accompanying delegation, giving him a tour of its world-class facilities. His visit included a tour at Aspire Academy as well as Aspetar, the orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital. His Excellency Majaliwa received a brief from Mohammed Khalifa

24 Mar

Qatar launches Hayya Card and accommodation websites ahead of FIFA World Cup

Doha, 24 March 2022 - Qatar has announced the Hayya Card programme and launched its accommodation booking website for fans attending this year’s FIFA World Cup, which will take place from November 21 to December 18.After purchasing FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 tickets, fans should apply for a Hayya Card, which will be mandatory

24 Mar

Experience Qatar’s FIFA World Cup™ as a valued volunteer

Doha, 24 March 2022 - The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ promises to be full of exciting moments – and this is your chance to be in the thick of the action. The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Volunteer Programme has been launched and is inviting people from all over the world to contribute to tournament operations. Since 2018, vo

22 Mar

Amir welcomes volunteers of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Doha, 22 March 2022 - H.H. the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani welcomed all the volunteers of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, wishing them and those who will participate in the first tournament of its kind in the region an outstanding experience. H.H. the Amir tweeted: “I welcome all the volunteers of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and

22 Mar

Procedures for the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ released

Doha, 22 March 2022 - Final Draw for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ will take place on 1 April in Doha. - Organising Committee for FIFA Competitions approved principles for pot allocation and drawing of 32 participating teams - FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking published on 31 March will be used As the biggest milestone ahead of

22 Mar

Semifinals of QOC Beach Games to begin on Wednesday

Doha, 22 March 2022 - The semifinals of the second edition of 2022 QOC Beach Games will be staged on Wednesday at the Cultural Village Katara. Lusail will take on Al Nosoor and Al Waab will meet Al Adaam in the semifinals of men's volleyball event while in Women's event, Al Ettihad Academy 2 will take on Al Moharebeen and Al Maha Academy wi

21 Mar

Al Buenain attends executive board meeting of GCC Olympic Committees

Riyadh, 21 March 2022 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Secretary General HE Mr. Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain attended the 94th meeting of the Executive Board of GCC Olympic Committees held in KSA's capital Riyadh on Monday. The meeting agendas covered several important items that included the GCC sports cooperation strategy and the prepa

21 Mar

HH the Amir hosts Luncheon Banquet for champion, runner-up of HH the Amir Football Cup

Doha, 21 March 2022 - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani hosted at the Amiri Diwan a luncheon banquet in honor of the players and technical and administrative staff of the football team Al Duhail Sports Club, the champion of HH the Amir's Football Cup 2022 in the 50th golden jubilee edition, as well as the runner-up Al Gharafa Sports Clu

19 Mar

Al Duhail clinchs 50th Amir Cup title

Doha, 19 March 2022 - Al Duhail emerged as the 50th Amir Cup champions after an emphatic 5-1 victory over Al Gharafa in the final at the Khalifa International Stadium. The title clash, also attended by the Amir H H Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, saw the Red Knights dominating the Cheetahs throughout the match. Al

19 Mar

HH the Amir Attends Final of 50th Amir Cup

Doha, 19 March 2022 - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the 50th edition of HH the Amir Cup final match between Al Gharafa and Al Duhail at Khalifa International Stadium. HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al-Thani, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Thani, HE Sheikh Jassim bin Khalifa Al-Thani, HE the Prime Minister and

17 Mar

Al Duhail, Al Gharafa gear up for 50th Amir Cup final

Doha, 17 March 2022 - Al Duhail's Bassam Al Rawi in action during a training session ahead of the 50th Amir Cup final against Al Gharafa, yesterday. The final will take place tomorrow at Doha's iconic Khalifa International Stadium. The kick off is set for 7pm.

17 Mar

Sheikh Joaan meets WADA President

Doha, 17 March 2022 - H.E President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani met today at his office with President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Mr. Witold Banka and accompanying delegation who is. currently visiting Doha. The meeting reviewed aspects of bilateral sports