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Al Balushi stays atop Group D

Doha, 11 June 2020 - Ammar Al Balushi capped a superb day for Oman when he claimed seven out of eight stages to top the Group D in the Rally of France, the second qualifying event of the WRC 8. On Tuesday after Zakariya Al Aufi, the Omani rally champion, clinched the victory and shared the top spot with Hamad Al Sulaiti in Group C, his c

10 Jun

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Khalifa Al Thani’s SIR MONLAU wins Prix Quitaine

Paris, 10 June 2020 - Swift on victory earlier in the day with MAYYATELLO, came SIR MONLAU. This 3-year-old Purebred Arabian was making his racing debut at Toulouse, France, in the Prix Quitaine, a highly regarded maiden for Purebred Arabians. SIR MONLAU jumped well before sitting in second place, very relaxed with a nice action for the

10 Jun

Al Shaqab Racing appoint Paul Hensey COO as part of exciting global restructure

Doha, 10 June 2020 - Paul Hensey has been appointed Chief Operation Officer of Al Shaqab Racing and Breeding worldwide as Al Shaqab undergoes an exciting restructure. Prior to working for Rifa Mustang Europe as CEO for the past three years, Hensey had been running The Curragh Racecourse and training grounds for fifteen years, providing hi

09 Jun

Car racing pros love WRC 8, want more SIM events in GCC

Doha, 9 June 2020 - Some of the car racing pros competing in the WRC 8 are relishing the digital challenge and expressed wish to have more such events in order to develop the online racing in the region.The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation-organised WRC 8 had its first qualifying race in Sweden on Sunday and pulsating fights for

09 Jun

Al Shahaniya coach Nabil Anwar takes charge

Doha, 9 June 2020 - Al Shahaniya Club have elevated their first football team’s assistant coach Nabil Anwar for the next stage of the QNB Stars League succeeding Spaniard Jose Murcia, the club tweeted.Earlier speaking bout his team’s plans for the league post the forced coronavirus break, Nabil had said, “We have pl

09 Jun

Football legend Wael Gomaa to appear on Generation Amazing Instagram Live today

Doha, 9 June 2020 - Three-time Africa Cup of Nations champion Wael Gomaa will appear on this week’s Generation Amazing Instagram Live today at 4pm Qatar time (GMT+3).Gomaa will be speaking about his health and wellness routine during COVID-19 and share insight on the football values which helped him reach milestone achievements

08 Jun

QNB Stars League schedule

Doha, 8 May 2020 - The Qatar Stars League ( QSL) announced the schedule of matches in Weeks 18, 19 and 20 of the 2019-20 season QNB Stars League, after co-ordination with the authorities concerned. The matches will be played at three stadiums having cooling technology - Education City, Al Janoub and Jassim bin Hamad. It may be note

07 Jun

Qatar Online Racing Championship for rally cars from today

Doha, 7 June 2020 - The third series of the Qatar Online Racing Championship (QORC) for rally cars will be held from today. The online competition, conducted by the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) has gained in popularity after it was held for cars and bikes in the last two months.In total 27 competitors have registered

04 Jun

Oman legend Ali Al Habsi appears on Generation Amazing Instagram Live

Doha, 4 June 2020 - Oman’s most famous footballer, Ali Al Habsi, appeared on Generation Amazing Instagram Live. The goalkeeper, who played for Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic in the English Premier League, discussed health and fitness, his time with the Oman national team and the football values he teaches young people who want

03 Jun

Qatar Racing Limited’s MEDAL WINNER strikes at Newcastle

London, 3 June 2020 - On the second day of racing’s return in England, Qatar Racing’s MEDAL WINNER (FR) (Olympic Glory x Pax Mina) was a comfortable winner and doubled his tally in the Betway Heed Your Hunch Handicap at Newcastle, on Tuesday 2 June. Trained by the up-and-coming Archie Watson in Lambourn, the four-year-old

03 Jun

Al Duhail bag first division shield in junior class

Doha, 3 June 2020 - The Development Department of the Qatar Football Association (QFA) has announced that Al Duhail has won the First Division Shield in the junior class for 2019-20 season. Al Sadd came in second place while Al Gharafa finished third. Al Ahli, Al Rayyan, Al Khor, Al Wakrah, Qatar SC and Umm Salal were p

02 Jun

Special arrangements for new camel racing season

Doha, 2 June 2020 - Hamad Mubarak Al-Shahwani, Director of Administrative and Financial Affairs of the Organizing Committee for Camel Races, stressed that the committee has developed the road map for the 2020/2021 calendar and activities due to kick off on September 5. He estimated a week from now to resume training that stopped since la

31 May

Education City Golf club to celebrate Women’s Golf Day

Doha, 31 May 2020 - Education City Golf club is taking part in a global event that encourages women and girls to try golf for the first time, while experienced lady golfers can play and engage with women interested in the sport. Women’s Golf Day (WGD) is a single-day event scheduled to introduce new female participants to

21 May

Unstoppable Saeed al-Sulaiti inches closer to title

Doha, 21 May 2020 - Saeed al-Sulaiti cruised to another win on Tuesday, making him a firm favourite for the Qatar Online Racing Championship for bikes title. The three-time Qatar Superstock champion’s second successive victory in the final week of the competition put him in a pole position for title, with one race remaining, wh

21 May

QFA set to resume Second Division

Doha, 21 May 2020 - The Qatar Football Association (QFA) has issued a circular regarding the annual leave of players, the resumption of daily training and the completion of the Second Division league. The details of the circular are as follows : A: Approving the results of the teams participating in the Second Division namely Al Kh

14 May

Jassim Rashid wins SC-organised online gaming tournament

Doha, 14 May 2020 - Jassim Rashid won the inaugural Ramadan Online Community Cup – an online gaming tournament organised by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC). Rashid beat Abdulatif Alhor 2-1 in the final of the FIFA 20 competition, which was set up to keep the SC community engaged while they spend most of their t

13 May

Nasser Al-Attiyah gets equipped with a new routine

Doha, 13 May 2020 - Nasser Al-Attiyah has recently been adjusting to a new routine. With more time now being spent at home, it is important for the three-time Dakar Rally Champion to maintain his fitness and focus throughout the break. “Staying at home I’m working on the physical side just to be prepared for once things g

06 May

Buses to go to children’s homes to distribute sweets, nuts this Garangao

Doha, 6 May 2020 - In a distinct Qatari heritage atmosphere which will mix reviving heritage and fun, the Ministry of Culture and Sports is gearing up to celebrate Garangao by running buses that will distribute sweets and nuts to children at their homes. As precautionary measures to limit spread of the coronavirus, the buses will ta