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H.H. the Emir: This edition of World Cup will be a special one

Davos, 24 May 2022 - The 2022 edition of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar will be a special one, His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani stressed at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Monday.His Highness the Amir participated in the opening session of the WEF, which is being held in Davos under the theme ‘History at a Turning P

24 May

FIFA president: Qatar World Cup audience projected to be 5bn

Zurich, 24 May 2022 - FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said the 2022 World Cup hosted by Qatar is expected to be watched by 5bn people around the world. Speaking at a panel discussion titled 'Sport as a Unifying Force' at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Infantino said: "The last FIFA World Cup was watched by 4bn people, and the last

23 May

Prime Minister meets Executive Director of Police Services at INTERPOL

Doha, 23 May 2022 - Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani met with the Executive Director of Police Services at the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) Stephen Kavanagh, who is currently visiting Doha to participate in the Last-Mile Security Conference for FIFA World Cup

23 May

Prime Minister Opens FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Security Last Mile Conference

Doha, 23 May 2022 - HE Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Security Committee for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani opened the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Security Last Mile Conference at the Intercontinental Hotel Doha. This conference outlines Qatar's security readiness to

23 May

H.E. Sheikh Joaan attends opening ceremony of GCC Games

Kuwait, 23 May 2022 - H.E President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the opening ceremony of the third GCC Games held at the Arena Kuwait. The opening ceremony was attended by H.H. Kuwait's Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah and presidents of the GCC Olympic Committees. In attendance also

21 May

QATAR’S NASSER AL ATTIYAH & CO-DRIVER BAUMEL WIN JORDAN INTERNATIONAL RALLY 2022

Amman, 21 May 2022 - Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah and Mathieu Baumel cruised through the final six gravel stages to secure a comfortable 15th victory at the 2022 Jordan Rally on Saturday. Driving an Autotek Volkswagen Polo GTi R5 to victory for the third time in Jordan, the Qatari won 11 of the 12 special stages in the Dead Sea and Jordan Valley

21 May

Sheikh Joaan crowns winners at Schools Olympic Program

Doha, 21 May 2022 - H.E Qatar Olympic Committee President, Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani crowned the top winner students of the boy schools at the closing scene of the 15th edition of Schools Olympic Program held at the Aspire Dome on Saturday. The SOP boys closing ceremony was also attended by H.E QOC First Vice Preside

19 May

German World Cup team to be based at Zulal Wellness Resort for Qatar 2022

Frankfurt, 19 May 2022 - The German national team will be based at the Zulal Wellness Resort for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The hotel complex, which was opened earlier this year, is located in Al-Ruwais on the northern coast of the country and is only an hour and a half’s drive away from Hamad International Airport. The players

19 May

Al Obaidly wins another gold medal as Qatar swimmers shine in Kuwait

Kuwait, 19 May 2022 - Qatar star Abdulaziz Al Obaidly bagged another gold medal as Al Annabi swimmers continued their fine show at the GCC Games underway in Kuwait. The national swimming team bagged four more medals for Team Qatar at the Games which also includes two silver and one bronze medal besides Al Obaidly’s

19 May

Qatar's Mutaz Barshim and Hamdi Ali shared High Jump gold medal at GCC Games

Kuwait, 19 May 2022 - Qatar’s Mutaz Essa Barshim and Hamdi Ali shared the high jump gold medal at the third edition of the GCC Games in Kuwait. Mutaz and Hamdi each cleared 2.15M. There was nothing to separate the reigning world and Olympic champion from his compatriot and they shared the title. Saudi Arabia’s Ahmed Abdullah A

18 May

Qatar athletes keep up their winning streak in GCC Games

Kuwait, 18 May 2022 - Qatar's national team powered by its well-trained swimmers and athletes won three gold, five silver and two bronze medals on the second day of the third GCC Games in Kuwait on Tuesday . With six gold, six silver and two bronze medals, Qatar are third in the medal standings, behind Bahrain (12-8-4) and Kuwait (6-8-10).

18 May

Spanish Praise for Qatar 2022 World Cup Compactness and Sustainability Projects

Doha, 18 May 2022 - The compact nature of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and the legacy and sustainability projects associated with the tournament have won the admiration and appreciation of sports media in Spain.The State of Qatar is hosting the most compact edition in the history of the FIFA World Cup, as the eight World Cup stadiums that host t

18 May

Longines Global Champions Tour of Ramatuelle to continue in Saint-Tropez.

Doha, 18 May 2022 - The best riders in the world have bought top horsepower with them to the sunny south of France for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Ramatuelle, Saint-Tropez. Already settled in their shady stables the famous faces will be showcasing their talent meters away from the sea for a three-day spectacular. The

17 May

Paris Saint-Germain Concludes Promotional Tour in Qatar

Doha, 17 May 2022 - The French Football League crowned Paris Saint-Germain team concluded its promotional tour in Qatar, which included many activities and events with the club's sponsors, including a visit to the Education City Stadium, which will host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. A number of the French team's stars visited the World Cup st

17 May

Qatar athletes win three gold medals in GCC Games

Kuwait, 17 May 2022 - The stars of Qatar's athletics national teams for men and women began their campaign at the third GCC Games with a bang winning three gold medals and one silver medal. The third edition of the GCC Games brings together more than 1700 athletes who compete in a total of 16 disciplines across 12 venues during the Games.

16 May

Qatar will host a wonderful World Cup: Pochettino

Doha, 16 May 2022 - Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach Mauricio Pochettino said that FIFA World Cup 2022 hosts Qatar will organise a wonderful World Cup. The Argentine said the World Cup is a remarkable event and Qatar’s preparations are in sync. Pochettino expressed this while speaking to the media along with PSG players Italian Marco V

16 May

Team Qatar athletes look for new glories in GCC Games

Kuwait, 16 May 2022 - Curtains will come up on the third edition of the 2022 GCC Games, which kicked off officially on Monday and last from May 22nd to May 31st at Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Shooting Complex Kuwait. Almost 1700 athletes from six GCC nations will fight nail and tooth for the top honor of 16 games including, handball,

16 May

QOC and Masraf Al Rayan sign Agreement to support team Qatar Athletes

Doha, 16 May 2022 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and Masraf Al Rayan Group signed on Monday a cooperation agreement to support team Qatar athletes . The signing ceremony was attended by H.E Qatar Olympic Committee President, Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani , as H.E Qatar Olympic Committee Secretary General Jass