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Asian champions Qatar to face African giants Egypt in second friendly handball game

Doha, 30 December 2021 - Reigning Asian champions Qatar and African giants Egypt will square off in the second of the two friendly handball games, to take place at the Al Duhail Sports Hall on Thursday. Al Annabi are playing the friendly matches as part of their preparations for the next month’s Asian Handball Championship to be held

30 Dec

Qatar hosts training camps for Algeria, Ghana and Gambia

Doha, 30 December 2021 - The Qatar Football Association (QFA) is hosting training camps for Algeria, Ghana and Gambia as part of their preparations to compete in the Africa Cup of Nations 2022, which will be held in Cameroon from January 9 to Febuary 6. The training camps hosted by the QFA come within the framework of the fraternal relation

29 Dec

B4 Development makes giant strides in 2021

Doha, 29 December 2021 - Two major events have shaped the last year for B4 Development: Qatar’s FIFA World Cup preparations and the COVID-19 pandemic. At the start of the year, we ran experiments during the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020 which aimed to increase recycling and reduce littering. Salient reminders in stadiums helped

29 Dec

Qatar Golf Team shine in Arab Championship

Cairo, 29 December 2021 - The Qatari golf team achieved good results at the Arab Golf Championship 2021, which was held in Egypt with the participation of 45 athletes from 11 Arab countries. Qatari star Saleh Ali Al Kaabi claimed the second place in the singles event while Qatar golf team took the fourth place in team event. Saudi Ar

28 Dec

Josoor Institute: Sharing knowledge across the region in the run-up to Qatar 2022

By Afraa Al Noaimi, Executive Director, Josoor Institute. During 2021, we continued to deliver important education and training to help Qatar achieve its objective of hosting an outstanding FIFA World Cup in 2022. We have also been gearing up for our future role – supporting the development of the sport and events management industry

27 Dec

2021 in review: Qatar’s eight stadiums ready to host next year’s FIFA World Cup

Doha, 27 December 2021 - With under a year to go until Qatar hosts the FIFA World Cup, all eight tournament venues have been completed and stand ready to host exciting matches. Seven of the venues have been inaugurated and already hosted high-profile matches. Six stadiums were used during the FIFA Arab Cup,which was held in November a

27 Dec

Third Gulf Games postponed

Manama, 27 December 2021 - The Executive Office of the Council of Heads of the Olympic Committees in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) decided to postpone the third Gulf Games. The games, which was scheduled to be held in Kuwait from Jan. 9 to 19, will be conducted from May 11 to 21, out of concern of the safety of the Gulf athletes due to the s

27 Dec

Qatar Women’s League football from today

Doha, 27 December 2021 - The Qatar Women’s League will return after a two-year break at the Qatar Women’s Sport Committee (QWSC) Ground in the Aspire Zone today. The championship is organised by the QWSC in co-operation with the Qatar Football Association.Today, Al Khor face Al Sadd in the opening match, with Al Rayyan taking on

26 Dec

Casamento guides Saqr to Qatar Derby title

Doha, 26 December 2021 - Khalifa Bin Sheail Al Kuwari-owned Saqr and jockey Marco Casamento formed a brilliant combination to clinch victory in feature race of the Qatar International Derby Day at the Al Rayyan Racecourse. The Jassim Ghazali-trained gelding was in stunning form, beating Maxime Guyon-helmed Devious

26 Dec

QNB Stars League Week 10 : Al Sadd 3 Al Khor 0

Doha, 26 December 2021 - Al Sadd defeated Al Khor 3-0 in Week 10 of the 2021-2022 season QNB Stars League at the Qatar SC Stadium. Akram Afif (third minute) and Andre Ayew (25th and 40th minutes) scored for Al Sadd, who moved on to 28 points with an unbeaten record, the only team to do so this season. The Wolves have recorded nine victorie

23 Dec

Egypt’s Al Ahly beat Raja to claim 8th CAF Super Cup

Doha, 23 December 2021 - Al Ahly won their eighth CAF Super Cup after edging out Raja Club Athletic 6-5 in a dramatic post-match penalties shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation time at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. Raja’s Abdelilah Madkour skied his sudden death penalty to hand Ahly the title, after all the first five shooters had exp

22 Dec

Save the Dream, Sport for Humanity sign agreement launching GDC

Doha, 22 December 2021 - Save the Dream and Sport at the Service of Humanity, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) formally launching the operations of the Global Digital Community (GDC) with the support of the Pontifical Council for Culture, a press statement issued by the International Centre for Sport Security, said. Save the Dre

22 Dec

Al Ahly, Raja seek title glory in Doha finale

Doha, 22 December 2021 - Egyptian giants Al Ahly will be looking to defend their CAF Super Cup title when they take on Moroccan heavyweights Raja Casablanca at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Doha in the final of the 30th edition of the prestigious tournament today. Seven-time winners Al Ahly also hold the record for the most number of CAF Super C

22 Dec

QNB Stars League Week 10 – Al Wakrah Vs Al Shamal

Doha, 22 December 2021 - Al Wakrah face Al Shamal in Week 10 of the 2021-2022 season QNB Stars League. The kick-off is at 16:05 at the Qatar SC Stadium on Friday, 24th December, 2021. Al Wakrah are fifth in the table with 15 points (four wins, three draws and two defeats). The Blue Wave, under Spaniard Marquez Lopez, have the same number o

22 Dec

QNB Stars League Week 10 : Al Ahli Vs Al Sailiya

Doha, 22 December 2021 - Al Ahli face Al Sailiya in Week 10 of the 2021-2022 season QNB Stars League. The kick-off is at 16:05 at the Al Ahli Stadium on Friday, 24th December, 2021. Al Ahli are in 10th position in the standings with six points (six draws and three defeats). The Brigadiers, under Montenegrin coach Nebojsa Jovovic, have a go

20 Dec

Qatar celebrates successful hosting of FIFA Arab Cup

Doha, 20 December 2021 - Thousands of fans attended the final day of action in the FIFA Arab Cup as Algeria were crowned champions at Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar. The Greens beat Tunisia 2-0 after extra-time in the final to lift the trophy in front of a passionate crowd. The goal scorers were Amir Sayoud and Yacine Brahimi. Algeria rece

20 Dec

More than 2.5 Million Passengers Use Doha Metro During FIFA Arab Cup

Doha, 20 December 2021 - Doha Metro played a pivotal role in transporting the fans of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021. More than 2.5 million passenger used metro services during the tournament. Chief of Strategy and Business Development at Qatar Rail, Ajlan Eid Al Enazi, said: "There is no doubt that this impressive organizational and operatio

18 Dec

Barsham heroics secure third place for Qatar in Arab Cup

Doha, 18 December 2021 - Meshaal Basham’s heroics from the spot ensured Qatar beat Egypt 5-4 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes at Stadium 974 to secure third place in the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021. Both teams had chances to win the game in regulation time, with Almoez Ali missing a glorious opportunity and Qatar’s goalkee