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Al Sadd delegation departs for Riyadh

Doha, 11 April 2021 - The Al Sadd first team squad departs for Riyadh on Sunday, 11th April, ahead of their participation in the group stage of the AFC Champions League 2021. The Wolves will play in the Group D, which includes Al-Nassr (Saudi Arabia), Al-Wehdat (Jordan), and Foolad (Iran). The Al-Sadd delegation includes members of the tec

08 Apr

ITTF CEO praises success of Middle East events in Qatar

Doha, 8 April 2021 - The Chief Executive Officer of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), Steve Dainton, praised Qatar for the success in organizing a historic version of the Middle East Table Tennis series of championships in very difficult conditions due to the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dainton said in a statemen

07 Apr

Al-Thawadi: Sport has ‘unique power’ to change the world

Doha, 7 April 2021 - Sport can change the world for good with its ‘unique power’ to unify people and inspire change, HE Hassan al-Thawadi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Committee has said in a video message.Al-Thawadi was speaking Tuesday on the occasion of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, an annual ce

06 Apr

14th Edition of Schools Olympic Program Kicks Off

Doha, 6 April 2021 - The 14th edition of the Schools Olympic Program (SOP) kicked off Monday with a virtual marathon for students of secondary, preparatory, and primary schools. The SOP, a prestigious national sports program, is held annually by the Qatar School Sports Association in cooperation with the Qatar Olympic Committee and Ministry

06 Apr

Qatar Anti-Doping Commission goes for a new brand identity

Doha, 6 April 2021 - The Qatar Anti-Doping Commission (QADC) launched its new brand identity on Monday. The new branding comes in light of the new phase in the QADC history after restructuring its board of directors to include HE Dr Abdulwahab al-Musleh as a president and Dr Ahmed Ali al-Mohamed as a vice president in addition to the other m

06 Apr

Al Sadd, Al Rayyan set for ‘Qatar Clasico’

Doha, 6 April 2021 - The QNB Stars League’s (QSL) games between Al Sadd and Al Rayyan - dubbed the ‘Qatar Clasico’ - have always grabbed a lot of attention of fans and players and it will be the same when the two Qatar football giants square off today. Although, Xavi Hernandez-coached Al Sadd have already sea

05 Apr

Dorna chief Ezpeleta pleased with MotoGP testing and races in Qatar

Doha, 5 April 2021 - At a time when the world of sports is reeling from delays and disruption of events because of the COVID-19 situation around the globe, Qatar has stepped in to provide a much-needed relief to the MotoGP family. Qatar’s iconic Losial International Circuit yesterday concluded the second round of the MotoGP Worl

05 Apr

PM attends closing of Doha Motorcycle Grand Prix

Doha, 5 April 2021 - Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H E Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani attended the closing of the Tissot Grand Prix of Doha, the second round of the 2021 FIM MotoGP World Championship, which was held at the Losail Circuit yesterday evening. FIFA President H E Gianni Infantino also attended the eve

04 Apr

Sheikh Abdullah’s Karaamah wins Qatar Prix Massoud at Bordeaux

Paris, 4 April 2021 - Bordeaux hosted the first Purebred Arabian race of the season for three-year-olds, the QREC-sponsored Qatar Prix Massoud, on Friday.Karaamah (FR) (Al Mamun Monlau x Al Anqa) annexed this particular heat, over seven furlongs, for unraced types in the colours of her owner-breeder, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa

04 Apr

Rookie Martin storms to MotoGP pole at Losail

Doha, 4 April 2021 - The Losail International Circuit hosted yet another mesmerising MotoGP qualifying session and coming out on top, in just his second-ever premier class qualifying session, was rookie sensation Jorge Martin (Pramac Racing) on Saturday night.The Spaniard set a 1:53.106 to beat teammate Johann Zarco by 0.157s who in turn edg

04 Apr

Amir Cup Volleyball 2021: Al Rayyan, Al Arabi spikers make final

Doha, 4 April 2021 - Al Rayyan (right) and Al Arabi zoomed into the final of Amir Cup Volleyball 2021 with semi-final second leg wins over Al Ahli and Police Sports Club at the Qatar Volleyball Association Hall on Saturday. While Al Rayyan won in straight games against Al Ahli 3-0 (25-17, 25-12, 25-20), Al Arabi rallied to overcome Police S

31 Mar

FIA President Jean Todt meets officials, visits Museum of Islamic Art and Qatar Motorsport Academy

Doha, 31 March 2021 - Mr. Jean Todt, President of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for road safety, met Mr. Abdul Rahman Abdul Latif Al Mannai, President of the Qatar Automobile and Motorcycle Federation and H.E. Nasser Ghanem Al-Khelaifi , Chairman of the

31 Mar

600 days to go: Qatar’s FIFA World Cup stadiums are looking incredible

Doha, 31 March 2021 - March 31, 2021 marks the 600-day countdown to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The first World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world will kick off on November 21 and conclude 28 days later on December 18 – Qatar National Day. Qatar’s infrastructure plans are well advanced. Four stadiums have been inaugurated,

30 Mar

QOC President meets UK Ambassador to Doha

Doha, 30 March 2021 - HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, the President of the Qatar Olympic Committee met at his office today Jonathan Paul Wilks, the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the State of Qatar.During the meeting, Sheikh Joaan lauded the good bilateral relations between Qatar and UK. As both officials reviewed the sport co

29 Mar

Prime Minister Meets FIA President

Doha, 29 March 2021 - HE Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani met Monday morning with HE President of the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Road Safety Jean Todt, on the occasion of his visit to the country. During the meeting, they re

29 Mar

Sheikha Asma aims to become first Qatari woman to climb Mount Everest

Doha, 29 March 2021 - Sheikha Asma Al-Thani aims to become the first Qatari woman to climb Mount Everest in April/May this year as part of her drive to inspire women and young people in the region to challenge stereotypes and fulfill their dreams. Sheikha Asma will travel to Nepal on 1 April to begin her trek to Everest Basecamp for acclima

29 Mar

"Al-Annabi" looking to shine at the European qualifiers

Debrecen, 29 March 2021 - Qatar continues their European preparations ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. So far the two-week stay in Debrecen has been a successful one for Al Annabi boss Felix Sanchez who has overseen two wins over Luxembourg and Azerbaijan. Whilst victories over sides ranked 98 & 108 in the world will no

29 Mar

PM attends closing of Qatar Grand Prix

Doha, 29 March 2021 - HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani attended the closing of the Barwa Grand Prix of Qatar, the first round of the 2021 FIM MotoGP World Championship, which was held at Losail International Circuit Sunday evening. HE the Prime Minister and Interior Minister als