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FIFA Arab Cup to be a celebration of Arab unity, says Infantino

Doha, 28 April 2021 - Swiss President Gianni Infantino confirmed (FIFA) The upcoming Arab Cup, which will be held in Doha next December, will unite the Arab world. Infantino said in a speech delivered yesterday evening during the draw ceremony for the tenth edition of the Arab Cup that was held yesterday evening at the Opera House in the Cu

26 Apr

Local legends look forward to first FIFA Arab Cup in Qatar

Doha, 25 April 2021 - Qatar will host the FIFA Arab Cup™ later this year, with the draw for the tournament taking place at Katara Opera House on Tuesday, 27 April at 21:00 Doha time. Twenty-three national teams will compete for the trophy, with matches set to be played at six FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ venues. The tournament is

25 Apr

QOC joins UNFCCC’s Sports for Climate Action initiative

Doha, 25 April 2021 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sunday announced it has joined the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s (UNFCCC’s) Sports for Climate Action initiative as it reinforces its commitment to reducing its environmental impact. By becoming a signatory to the Sports for Climate Action Framework

25 Apr

Qatar to host FIFA Arab Cup 2021 draw at Katara on Tuesday

Doha, 25 April 2021 - Qatar will host the draw for the FIFA Arab Cup 2021™ at Katara Opera House in Doha on Tuesday, 27 April at 9 PM local time. The tournament will be contested by 23 Arab nations. The draw will be attended by a limited number of officials, in line with Qatar’s COVID-19 protocols. The FIFA Arab Cup™ wil

23 Apr

Al Wehdat in must win AFC Champions League mission against Al Sadd

Riyadh, 23 April 2021 - The onus is on Al Wehdat to secure all three points when they face Al Sadd SC again on Matchday Four of the 2021 AFC Champions League Group D fixture on Friday. Al Wehdat started their debut campaign with a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, but that was followed by defeats to Islamic Republic of Iran's Foolad

22 Apr

Green transportation solutions for sustainable Qatar 2022 World Cup

Doha, 22 April 2021 - Qatar will provide safe, reliable and accessible transportation solutions during the FIFA World Cup 2022™. In addition, the country has implemented a host of sustainable projects which will reduce the environmental impact and provide numerous legacy benefits. To mark Earth Day 2021, the Supreme Committee for Deli

21 Apr

European Club Association appoints PSG's Nasser Al-Khelaifi as chairman

Geneva, 21 April 2021 - The European Club Association (ECA) Executive Board has today appointed Nasser Al-Khelaifi (Chairman & CEO of Paris Saint-Germain) as the new Chairman of the ECA. In addition, Michael Gerlinger (Director Legal Affairs, Human Resources and Institutional Relations at FC Bayern München) has been appointed 1st V

21 Apr

Al Duhail edge Esteghlal in AFC Champions League thriller

Jeddah, 21 April 2021 - A scintillating display of attacking talent at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium saw seven goals scored as Qatar’s Al Duhail SC emerged 4-3 winners over Islamic Republic of Iran’s Esteghlal FC on Matchday Three of the 2021 AFC Champions League Group C on Wednesday. Both sides went into the Matchday Three encoun

20 Apr

Qatar 2022 organisers use behavioural science to divert waste from landfill

Doha, 20 April 2021 - With under two years to go until Qatar hosts the FIFA World Cup, and with a strong commitment to minimise waste to landfill as part of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Sustainability Strategy, tournament organisers are leading the way in the use of behavioural interventions to encourage recycling and reduce littering. M

20 Apr

President of Qatar Swimming Association participates in FINA Meeting

Doha, 20 April 2021 - President of the Qatar Swimming Association Khalil Al Jaber participated in the third meeting of the International Swimming Federation (FINA), which was held today remotely, to discuss Doha’s preparations to host the International Federation’s General Assembly meeting in June. During the meeting, the latest

20 Apr

Nasser Al-Khelaïfi and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge appointed to head the ECA

Geneva, 20 April 2021 - While it seemed not to be very hot to succeed Andrea Agnelli, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi finally agreed to take the head of the European Association of Clubs (ECA). The president of PSG was appointed on Tuesday at the UEFA congress. He shares the management of the clubs union with Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, the boss

20 Apr

Al Wahda defeat Al Rayyan in AFC Champions League classic

New Delhi, 20 April 2021 - Al Wahda FSCC’s Fares Juma headed in with the final touch of the game to secure a dramatic 3-2 come-from-behind win for Henk ten Cate’s side over Qatar’s Al Rayyan on Tuesday in Group E of the 2021 AFC Champions League at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The experienced central defender rose

20 Apr

Xavi: We must play better and attack more against Al-Wehdat

Riyadh, 20 April 2021 - Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez addressed the media ahead of tomorrow’s match against Al-Wehdat team on Matchday 3 of the AFC Champions League, and spoke about the difficulty of the clash. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Xavi said: “It is an important and difficult match for us against Al Wehdat.

18 Apr

Must-win match for Team Qatar duo in Mexico

Mexico, 18 April 2021 - Cancun-Qatar's duo of Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan will take on Mexico's Miguel Sarabia Delgado and Raymond Stephens Zamora in a crucial match in the main round of FIVB Cancun Hub on Sunday. The three 4-star Cancun Hub tournaments will help clarify which teams are likely to end the qualification period for the Oly

18 Apr

Mohamed bin Fahad al-Attiyah’s Sahab dazzles in Qatar Prix Djebellaa II win

Paris, 18 April 2021 - The race meeting at Bordeaux-le-Bouscat, France, featured two QREC-sponsored exciting Purebred Arabian three-year-old maidens, the Qatar Prix Denouste for colts and geldings, and the Qatar Prix Djebella II for fillies. Both run over 1,400m, these maidens have often played host to the debuts of future Stakes’ perf

18 Apr

SC and QGBC team up to champion sustainability in Qatar’s hospitality sector

Doha, 18 April 2021 - Mega-events like the FIFA World Cup™ are known to produce excitement and joy to the millions who attend and engage with them. In turn, there are numerous benefits to hosting such an event, including economically and socially. Yet, for all the positives that such an economic boost provides, there is also associate

17 Apr

Al Sadd face Al Nassr today in search of first victory

Riyadh, 17 April 2021 - It will be a battle of familiar opponents when Al Sadd face Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr in Group D of the 2021 AFC Champions League on Saturday.The two faced at the same stage last year, with the matches ending 1-1 and 2-2, as both advanced to the Round of 16.That, however, is not the case this year with only the gr

17 Apr

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs: Qatar is Ready to Host Special World Cup

Doha, 17 April 2021 - HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said, "Qatar is well prepared to demonstrate for the world that we can host such an event (2022 World Cup) and have it hopefully in-person and this is our plan from the beginning," adding that the Qatar World Cup will be a