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Five key facts about Al Bayt Stadium

Doha, 10 November 2021 - The stunning Al Bayt Stadium will be inaugurated on 30 November when it hosts the FIFA Arab Cup™ group stage match between hosts Qatar and Bahrain. It will become the sixth FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ tournament venue to be inaugurated after Khalifa International, Al Janoub, Education City, Ahmad Bin Ali

09 Nov

Qatar continues prep for the final rounds of Qatar 2022 Euro Qualifiers

Doha, 9 November 2021 - Qatar national football team continues its preparations for the last two rounds of European qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, scheduled from November 20 to December 18, 2022. Qatar, hosts of the next World Cup, are competing as a guest nation in the European qualifiers in Group A, which includes Portugal,

09 Nov

Qatar set to inaugurate two stadiums during FIFA Arab Cup 2021™

Doha, 9 November 2021 -Matches during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 will be played at six stadiums, with two venues set to be inaugurated during the tournament, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy said in a press release Monday. This is the first pan-Arab international tournament to be held under the FIFA umbrella and will inv

09 Nov

Ooredoo signs up as Regional Supporter of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™

Doha, 9 November 2021 - Telecommunications company Ooredoo has been unveiled as the Official Middle East & Africa Telecommunications Operator of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and the upcoming FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021. The Qatari operator’s agreement strengthens the company’s long-standing commitment to FIFA’s leading e

08 Nov

Arab world’s top teams set to take centre stage in Qatar

Doha, 8 November 2021 - Sixteen of the Arab world’s top national teams are set to meet in Qatar for the first pan-Arab tournament to be held under the FIFA umbrella. The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 will not only showcase the region’s passion for the beautiful game, it will also serve as a vital opportunity to test operations and fac

08 Nov

I will love Qatar and Al Sadd forever, says Xavi

Doha, 8 November 2021 - Spanish legend Xavi Hernandez will return to Barcelona after a trophy-laden career with Al Sadd. Xavi coached Al Sadd in 95 matches, winning 64, drawing 15 and 16 losses. The Barca legend led Al Sadd to the 2020-2021 QNB Stars League title, 2020 and 2021 Amir Cup titles, the 2020-2021 Qatar Cup title, and the 2019 Qatar Su

07 Nov

Stage set for Padel World Championship

Doha, 7 November 2021 - Qatar is set to host the Padel World Championship this month for the first time in Asia and the GCC region. The championship will be staged at Khalifa Tennis and Squash Complex from November 15-20, 2021 with participation of 320 players from 16 nations. The Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Feder

07 Nov

Ali Al-Hitmi elected First Vice President of International Gymnastics Federation

Antalya, 7 November 2021 - In a new achievement for Qatari sports, President of Qatar Gymnastics Federation Ali Al-Hitmi was elected First Vice President of the International Gymnastics Federation during the elections that took place on the sidelines of the General Assembly meeting held in Antalya, Turkey. After the elections, Ali Al-

07 Nov

Qatar Defeat Iran in International Handball Championship

Doha, 7 November 2021 - Qatar defeated Iran 35-24 in the final game of the Qatar International Four-Nation Handball Championship, which was organized by the Qatar Handball Association (QHA) with the participation of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iran. Qatar sealed first place with three victories over Kuwait 32-19, Saudi Arabia 25-18, an

04 Nov

Qatar to take on Saudi Arabia in International Handball Championship

Doha, 4 November 2021 - Qatar national handball team will face today Saudi Arabia in the Qatar International Friendly Handball Championship, organized by Qatar Handball Association until Saturday. The championship brings together Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iran. On Tuesday, Qatar defeated Kuwait 32-19 and Iran beat Saudi Arabia 26-24

04 Nov

Temporary closure of Corniche Street during FIFA Arab Cup for fan events

Doha, 4 November 2021 - The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport, Public Works Authority 'Ashghal' and the General Directorate of Traffic at the Ministry of Interior, announced a traffic closure in both directions of Corniche Street from November 26 to December 4 (per the attached

03 Nov

Qatar defeats Kuwait in Handball Friendly Championship

Doha, 3 November 2021- Qatar national handball team defeated its Kuwaiti counterpart (23-19) on Tuesday, at the start of Qatar International Handball Tournament, which is organized by Qatar Handball Association till next Saturday with participation of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iran. The Qatari team succeeded in imposing its control over th

02 Nov

Othman Boularas wins bronze medal at World Taekwondo Championship

Doha, 2 November 2021 - Qatar's national team player Othman Boularas won the bronze medal in the Online World Taekwondo Poomsae Championship "Challenge 3", organized by the International Federation of the Game, for five days, with the participation of 123 countries. The tournament witnessed also the participation of the Qatari national team

02 Nov

Qatar Team Meets Kuwaiti Counterpart Today

Doha, 2 November 2021 - The Qatari handball team will meet with its Kuwaiti counterpart today at the start of the Qatar International Handball Tournament for men, organized by the Qatar Handball Association, and will continue until next Saturday, with the participation of the teams of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iran. Another mat

02 Nov

Volunteers play a key role in the successful inauguration of Al Thumama Stadium

Doha, 2 November 2021 - More than 800 volunteers supported the successful inauguration of Al Thumama Stadium – which recently became the sixth tournament-ready venue for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Volunteers supported 12 functional areas, including Fan ID distribution, spectator services, media and others. Most of the volunt

01 Nov

QOA course on modern management of sport organizations concludes

Doha, 1 November 2021 - The Qatar Olympic Academy (QOA), in cooperation with the IOC Olympic Solidarity Commission concluded on Thursday a pioneering five – day training course “ Modern Management of Sport Organizations” being organized at the QOA Headquarters in Doha. This course was the first one that attended pers

31 Oct

The one-month countdown to the FIFA Arab Cup

Doha, 31 October 2021 -In exactly one month’s time, 16 teams will convene in the emirate for the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup™. The tournament provides both players and fans with an early opportunity to discover the amazing stadiums that will host matches at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and to get a taste of the atmosphere they create.

31 Oct

Generation Amazing and QFA partner with Aurora to launch youth development programme

Doha, 31 October 2021 - Generation Amazing and the Qatar Football Association (QFA) have partnered with Aurora for Training and Development to create One Goal Arabia – a youth development programme that will work with young footballers aged 16-17 to empower them with the skills necessary to use their position as role models to inspire other