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HH the Amir to inaugurate FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021

Doha, 30 November 2021 - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will inaugurate, Tuesday evening at Al Bayt Stadium, the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021, with the participation of a number of Their Excellencies, Their Highnesses, Heads of State and Heads of Delegations of Arab Countries.

30 Nov

Qatar 2022: A golden opportunity to build cultural bridges and change stereotypes

Doha, 30 November 2021 - The power of hosting the FIFA World Cup and Qatar’s preparations for the next edition of the tournament were discussed on day one of the Leaders Meet conference in Doha.During the opening session, HE Hassan al-Thawadi, Secretary General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), described hosting

29 Nov

Younis Mahmoud: ‘Any success Iraq has during the FIFA Arab Cup will be felt far and wide’

Doha, 29 November 2021 - The last time Iraq lifted a major trophy was in 2007, when a Younis Mahmoud header in the 72nd minute broke through the Jakarta sky and led the Lions of Mesopotamia to their first AFC Asian Cup title. The win against rivals Saudi Arabia sent millions of Iraqis into rapture, with football-mad fans pouring into streets arou

29 Nov

Lebanese President arrives in Doha

Doha, 29 November 2021 - H.E. General Michel Aoun, President of Lebanon, arrived in Doha this morning, to attend the opening of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021. Minister of Sports and Youth HE Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali and the Chargé d'Affairs of the Lebanese Embassy to the country, Farah Berri received him and the accompanying delegation

28 Nov

Qatar’s Younousse and Ahmed stunned in semis

Phuket/ Thailand, 28 November 2021 - Qatar’s beach volleyball team including Cherif Younousse and Tijan Ahmed spared no effort to win the bronze medal of the 2021 Asian Beach Volleyball Championships in Phuket, Thailand. In the men’s third-place playoff clash earlier Saturday, Qatari duo were superior in every department agains

28 Nov

Excitement builds for FIFA Arab Cup as squads confirmed

Doha, 28 November 2021 - Few days remain for the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 in Qatar, as 16 teams come together to compete in the tournament. Excitement is building for the start of the competition on November 30 as the full squads of the participating teams have been released.A total of 368 players are expected to take part in the competition with some

25 Nov

Qatar Olympic Academy organizes Introduction to Sports Law training course

Doha, 25 November 2021 - The Qatar Olympic Academy (QOA) organized "Introduction to Sports Law" training course at the QOA headquarters from November 21-24. The training course brought together 83 trainees from the Qatar Olympic Committee, Ministry of sports and Youth, sports federations and sports clubs. The course lecturer Abdulwahab Al-

25 Nov

HH The Amir Visits Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum

Doha, 25 November 2021 - His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani visited the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, located next to Khalifa International Stadium. During the visit, HH The Amir was briefed on the progress of the process of preparing the galleries of the museum, which is scheduled to open in the first quarter of

24 Nov

Qatar defeats hosts Thailand in Asian Beach Volleyball Championships Opener

Phuket/ Thailand - Qatar’s beach volleyball team consists of Cherif Younes and Ahmed Tijan have started their campaign in the 2021 Asian Men’s Beach Volleyball Championships with 2-0 victory over home side Thailand (4) in Phuket city of Thailand. In the men’s event, Qatari second seeds Ahmed Tijan/Cherif Youno

23 Nov

HH The Amir, Sultan of Oman Visit Al Bayt Stadium

Doha, 23 November 2021 - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the Sultanate of Oman visited Al Bayt Stadium, which will host the opening matches of the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup and the World Cup 2022. During the visit, HH the Amir and HM the Sultan viewed models of the World Cup 2022 stadiums and its trai

22 Nov

One year to go until FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Doha, 22 November 2021 - H.E. President of the Qatar Olympic Committee Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani attended today the launching ceremony of the one-year countdown clock to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy and FIFA have revealed the official countdown clock at Doha Corniche. The FIFA World C

22 Nov

QOC attends OCA General Assembly Meetings

Dubai, 22 November 2021 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) attended the 40th General Assembly Meetings of the Olympic Council of Asia, which started in Dubai, United Arab Emirates with participation of 45 Asian NOCs. H.E Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al-Kuwari, Vice President of the Olympic Council of Asia (West Asia), and H.E Mr. Jassim

21 Nov

HH the Emir witnesses part of 2021 Qatar Padel World Championship final

Doha, 21 November 2021 - HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani witnessed part of the final of the 2021 Qatar Padel World Championship, which was hosted by the Qatar Tennis, Squash, and Badminton Federation at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex. His Highness attended part of the final match of the championship between

21 Nov

Qatar 2022: one year to go until the first FIFA World Cup™ in the Middle East and Arab world

Doha, 21 November 2021 - On 21 November 2022, the first FIFA World Cup™ in the Middle East and Arab world will begin as the world’s best national teams meet in Qatar. The tournament will be like no other, offering fans the opportunity to discover the culture of the host country and the chance to attend more than one match per day

18 Nov

Qatar Team begins training camp in Marbella

Marbella, 18 November 2021 - Qatar players during their opening training session in Marbella, Spain yesterday. The Felix Sanchez-coached side is preparing for the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021, which will begin on November 30. The camp will continue for 10 days. Qatar are in Group A of Arab Cup with Iraq, Oman and Bahrain. The hosts will meet B

18 Nov

PM witnesses conclusion of Watan exercise

Doha, 18 November 2021 -Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H E Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, Chairman of the Security Committee for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, witnessed yesterday the conclusion of the “Watan” exercise at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium at Al Rayyan Sports Club. Also, the Prime Minister witnessed a

18 Nov

President of Brazil, FIFA President Visit Lusail Stadium

Doha, 18 November 2021 - HE President of the Federative Republic of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro and HE FIFA President Gianni Infantino visited today Lusail stadium, one of the stadiums that will host the FIFA World Cup 2022. The visit took place on the sidelines of the official visit paid by HE the Brazilian President and the accompanying delegati

17 Nov

Sheikh Joaan receives Hayya Fan ID to attend FIFA Arab Cup Matches

Doha, 17 November 2021 - H.E President of the Qatar Olympic Committee Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani received his Hayya Fan ID for FIFA Arab Cup Matches 2021, during his visit to Hayya Fan ID Office at the QOC building on Tuesday. On his visit , H.E the QOC president received a brief from the Offic