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Qatar builds state-of-the-art fibre network ahead of FIFA World Cup™

Doha, 21 February 2022 - Live broadcasts during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ will benefit from a state-of-the-art fibre network system built by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC). Billions of fans around the world are set to tune in to matches during the tournament, which will be held at eight stadiums from 21 November

20 Feb

Bautista Agut wins Qatar ExxonMobil Open

Doha, 20 February 2022 - Roberto Bautista Agut capped a dominant display in Doha by downing Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-3, 6-4 in the 2022 Qatar ExxonMobil Open final to win his first ATP Tour title since 2019. Beaten in the final of the Qatar tournament last year by Basilashvili, the Spaniard took his revenge by beating the Georgia

20 Feb

Sheikh Joaan attends Qatar ExxonMobil Open final match

Doha, 20 February 2022 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) President H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the final match of Qatar ExxonMobil Open which was held at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex. Roberto Bautista claimed the title after beating Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-3 6-4 in the final match. The Qatar Tennis

20 Feb

HH the Amir Attends Closing Race on HH's Sword

Doha, 20 February 2022 - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the conclusion of the race on HH's Sword held on the track of the Racing and Equestrian Club in Al Rayyan. The closing was attended by HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al-Thani and HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Thani. The event was also attended by

16 Feb

Qatar Open: Andy Murray beats Taro Daniel in straight sets to reach last 16

Doha, 16 February 2022 - Britain's Andy Murray cruised into the last 16 of the Qatar Open with a straight-set victory over Taro Daniel. The three-time Grand Slam winner, 34, avenged last month's Australian Open defeat by Daniel by beating Japan's world number 110. Murray, who won 6-2 6-2, will now face second seed Roberto Bautista Agut. E

15 Feb

QTSBF, Masraf Al Rayan renew sponsorship agreement for Qatar ExxonMobil Open

Doha, 15 February 2022 - The Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation (QTSBF) announced that it has renewed its partnership agreement with Masraf Al Rayan to be the gold sponsor of Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2022. The press conference to announce the partnership renewal was attended by the QTSBF Secretary General Tareq Zainal and Hama

15 Feb

Al Ansari and Al Abbasi participate in FIFA Workshop in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, 15 February 2022 - Mansour Mohammed Al-Ansari, General Secretary of the Qatar Football Association, and Ahmed Khalil Al-Abbasi, Executive Director of Competitions and Football Development at the Qatar Stars League, participated in the FIFA Professional Football Workshop for leagues and clubs, which was held from February 11-12 in

14 Feb

MotoGP: Qatar set to host season opener

Doha, 14 February 2022 - Lusail Circuit Sports Club (LCSC) announced the release of tickets for the Qatar Grand Prix, the opening round of the MotoGP World Championship 2022 season, which will be held over three days from the fourth to the sixth of March 2022, noting that fans who have received full doses of the coronavirus (Covid-

14 Feb

Aspetar continue to provide medical care to top tennis players

Doha, 14 February 2022 - Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital will continue providing exclusive sports medicine services to top tennis players at the yearly tournament hosted at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex in Qatar. As part of the collaboration, Aspetar, through its National Sports Medicine Programme (N

13 Feb

Amir Cup: Al-Sadd overcome Muaither to reach quarterfinals

Doha, 13 February 2022 - Al-Sadd reached the quarterfinals of the 2022 Amir Cup after a 1-0 victory over Muaither, in the Round of 16 clash which was played at Grand Hamad Stadium on Sunday. Yousuf Abdurisag scored the lone goal of the game in the 14th minute. Al-Sadd will now meet the winner of the game between Al-Ahli and Al-Markhiya in t

10 Feb

QFA holds virtual Ordinary General Assembly meeting

Doha, 10 February 2022 - His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, President of the Qatar Football Association (QFA), chaired the Ordinary General Assembly meeting for the 2021/22 season, which was held via video conference, with the attendance of members of the QFA Executive Committee, as well as representatives of member

10 Feb

Rayyanah Al Nasser makes winning start in Title Show of KIAHF 2022

Doha, 10 February 2022 - The prestigious Title Show championship of the Katara International Arabian Horse Festival (KIAHF) kicked off at the Katara Esplanade Wednesday with the participation of 309 finest purebreds from famous horse studs and owners. The KIAHF 2022 Title Show’s opening day witnessed the presence of His Highness Sheikh

10 Feb

QNB Stars League Week 18 : Al Sadd 2 Umm Salal 0

Doha, 10 February 2022 - Al Sadd defeated Umm Salal 2-0 in Week 18 of the 2021-2022 season QNB Stars League at the Al Sadd Stadium on Wednesday. Baghdad Bounedjah (15th minute) and Santi Cazorla (90+2) scored the goals as Al Sadd cruised towards retaining the title with 46 points from 16 matches and an unbeaten record. Spaniard

09 Feb

Sheikh Joaan participates in National Sport Day Events

Doha, 9 February 2022 - The Qatar Olympic Committee President H.E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani participated in the events of the 11th edition of National Sport Day (NSD) at Al Shaqab on Tuesday. His Excellency also attended the National Sport Day activities organized by Qatar Shooting and Archery Federation at Lusail Shooting Range

08 Feb

HH Amir participates in National Sport Day

Doha, 8 February 2022 - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani participated on Tuesday morning in the activities of the National Sport Day. HH the Amir practiced walking in Al Bayt Stadium Park's walkway, with the participation of a number of primary schools students, within the context of raising awareness among young people of the im

08 Feb

Prime Minister participates in National Sport Day

Doha, 8 February 2022 - Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani participated on Tuesday morning in the activities of the National Sport Day, held under the slogan "Sport is Life." His Excellency practiced walking on the Lusail Marina Promenade with the participation of Head of Government o

08 Feb

Qatar marks National Sport Day with many activities around the country

Doha, 8 February 2022 - Qatar today marked National sports day with several activities around the country. People were seen engaging in various sporting events in open spaces from early in the morning to celebrate the day. The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani participated in National Sport Day activities this morning. His Highness wa

07 Feb

Amiri Diwan announces National Sport Day holiday

Doha, 7 February 2022 - The Amiri Diwan announced that on the occasion of the State's Sports Day, which falls on Tuesday of the second week of February every year, it will be an official holiday on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, corresponding to Rajab 7, 1443 AH.