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“Challenge 22 helped us become better innovators”

Doha, 16 March 2021 -Launched in 2015 to encourage entrepreneurs and innovators from across the region to play their part in supporting Qatar to deliver the first FIFA World Cup™ in the Middle East and Arab world, Challenge 22 has played a key role in supporting new businesses. As the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy’s (SC

16 Mar

QFA President meets Morocco's Ambassador to Qatar

Doha, 16 March 2021 - The President of Qatar Football Association (QFA) Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani received in his office on Tuesday H.E. Mohamed Setri, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco. The meeting was attended by Ali Daoud, Executive Director of the Office of QFA President. The QFA President received the Moroccan

16 Mar

Sheikh Mohamed’s Tournesol, Al Shaqab’s Murjan take first wins

Paris, 16 March 2021 - His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Khalifa al-Thani’s Tournesol won the Prix d’Essai (for 3yo unraced colts), before Al Shaqab’s Racing’s homebred Murjan landed his first race, the Prix Djouras Tu — Wathba Stallion Cup in Toulouse, France, on Sunday. Seen midfield, Tournesol showed a good tu

14 Mar

Al-Khelaifi hails Qatar ExxonMobil Open's impressive success

Doha, 14 March 2021 - President of the Qatar Tennis, Squash, and Badminton Federation Nasser al-Khelaifi underlined that His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's attendance on the final of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open is the culmination of the tournament's impressive success.In a statement, al-Khelaifi expressed his thanks and appreci

14 Mar

Frenchman Rozner triumphs at Qatar Masters

Doha, 14 March 2021 - Antoine Rozner of France lifted the Mother of Pearl Trophy after he won the 2021 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters here at the Education City Golf Club course on Sunday afternoon. The Frenchman holed an incredible 60 foot putt on the last to win his second European Tour title. The 28-year-old Parisian had carded a stunnin

14 Mar

Members of SC’s Accessibility Forum visit FIFA World Cup™ venue Al Bayt Stadium

Doha, 14 March 2021- Members of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy’s (SC) Accessibility Forum recently conducted an audit of Al Bayt Stadium, one of eight tournament venues set to host matches during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. People with disabilities tested a range of the venue’s accessibility features, inclu

13 Mar

Undefeated Czech duo clinch title

Doha, 13 March 2021 - Ondrej Perusic and David Schweiner continued their winning streak through the men's final of the Katara Beach Volleyball Cup 4-star in Doha and brought their fairy tale to a happy end. The 14th-seeded Czechs won their first ever gold on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour. In their first World Tour event as a team, Brazi

13 Mar

Qatar to hosts Group E matches of Asian Qualifiers

Kuala Lumpur, 13 March 2021 - Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the centralised venues for the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 matches scheduled to take place from May 31 to June 15. FIFA World Cup 2022 host Qatar will welcome Group E opponents Oman, Afghanistan, India and Bangladesh

13 Mar

Qatar to provide vaccinations to all members of MotoGP family coming to Doha

Doha, 13 March 2021 - The State of Qatar has significantly ramped-up its COVID-19 vaccination program in 2021, and as a result of this progress, it is able to offer all travelling members of the MotoGP™ Paddock access to the vaccine. This season Qatar will host all pre-season testing for all classes of the Championship, as well as the

10 Mar

Qatar 2022 organisers participate in global accessibility discussion with UN Human Rights Council

Doha, 10 March 2021 - The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) recently participated in the 46th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Bodour Al Meer, the SC’s Sustainability Director, took part in a panel discussion that focused on the rights of people with disabilities to have equitable access to spo

10 Mar

H.H. Amir participates in 137th Session of International Olympic Committee

Doha, 10 March 2021 - H.H. The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani took part in the virtual meeting of the 137th Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which was chaired by HE President of the International Olympic Committee Dr. Thomas Bach and attended by members of the Executive Office, members of the IOC, and presiden

09 Mar

Qatar Women's Team Goalkeeper supports country's FIFA World Cup™ Legacy Program

Doha, 9 March 2021 - While football around the world has had to adapt during the global pandemic, inspiring female coach Shaima Abdullah has taken the opportunity to enhance her coaching skills. A goalkeeper with the Qatar women’s national team, Abdullah has taken on the challenge of becoming a coach in the Ability Friendly programme, which

09 Mar

Aspetar launches Covid-19 vaccination campaign for athletes in Qatar

Doha, 9 March 2021 - Aspetar Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Hospital have launched a free coronavirus vaccination campaign targeting athletes based in Qatar. The first 50 injections were given on February 22. The programme was approved through Aspetar Executives who worked with the Healthcare Authority to make Aspetar a designated Vaccinati

09 Mar

Nagyerdei Stadion to host Qatar's games

Doha, 9 March 2021 - Nagyerdei Stadion in the Hungarian city of Debrecen, will be the venue for the first three matches involving Qatar this month in the European Qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup; this was confirmed. The 20,340-capacity venue is a substitute for the Generali Arena in Austria. The change came due to the strict procedur

09 Mar

SC’s social media platforms deliver exponential growth as Qatar 2022 edges closer

Doha, 9 March 2021 - The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has stressed that its social media platforms "deliver exponential growth as Qatar 2022 edges closer".The SC has launched a range of social media platforms in recent years and is currently prominent on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. It is also one o

09 Mar

Qatar ExxonMobil Open gets underway

Doha, 9 March 2021 - The iconic Khalifa Tennis and Squash Complex kicked off yet another week of exciting tennis when players took to the Centre Court for Round 1 of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open. Former champions Richard Gasquet of France and Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain on Monday started their Qatar ExxonMobil Open campaigns with wins and re

09 Mar

Qatar Olympic Committee celebrates International Women’s Day with inspiring video series

Doha, 9 March 2021 - The Qatar Olympic Committee today marked International Women’s Day with the launch of a week-long campaign dedicated to championing women in sport in Qatar and sharing their inspiring stories and experiences.The video series, which will be broadcast on Al Kass channels and on the QOC’s social media chan

08 Mar

Nasser al-Khelaifi welcomes Federer to Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2021

Doha, 8 March 2021 - Nasser al-Khelaifi, Chairman of beIN Media Group, President of Paris Saint-Germain and former professional tennis player, has personally welcomed tennis great Roger Federer to Doha at the start of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2021 on Sunday, which will be exclusively broadcast across the 24 countries of the Middle East &