Qatar showcases 2022 FIFA World Cup in Moscow

​Moscow, July 8, 2018-football fans in Russia attending the 2018 FIFA World Cup are getting a taste of what is to come in four years' time after Qatar unveiled a host of activations in Moscow and St Petersburg.The flagship installation, Majlis Qatar, was officially opened Saturday, by Hassan al-Thawadi, Secretary General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), the organisation responsible for delivering the infrastructure required for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.The opening ceremony was attended by hundreds of senior Qatari stakeholders, footballing partners and media representatives.The three-tier pop-up installation is located in the centre of Moscow's famous Gorky Park. It is free to attend and will host the general public, VIPs and media during its nine-day run.During the launch, al-Thawadi said Qatar was excited at the prospect of football fans switching their attention from Russia to Qatar, and the prospect of the first FIFA World Cup in the Arab world."Our activations in Moscow and St Petersburg are shining a light on the kind of tournament we will host in 2022, one that welcomes everyone, is family-friendly and provides an exceptional experience for fans, players and officials thanks to its compact nature," said al-Thawadi."Excitement is already building in Qatar as we get ever closer to hosting the biggest event in our country and region's history and we want to share that excitement with fans in Russia, show them the very best of Arab hospitality, and encourage them to attend our tournament in four years' time."Majlis Qatar resembles a Bayt al-Shaar, a traditional tent common throughout the Gulf region and which serves as the inspiration for the 60,000-seat 2022 FIFA World Cup venue Al Bayt Stadium Al Khor City.In addition to Majlis Qatar, the SC and numerous Qatari stakeholders are hosting Qatar Elements, the world's first floating multimedia museum. Located on the Moskva River, near Gorky Park, visitors will be invited to travel to Qatar through an immersive multimedia show, where informational graphics on Qatar's hosting plans will be projected on to walls, appearing to flow down into the rivers water.A series of innovative portals have also been placed across Doha, Moscow and St Petersburg, and will allow fans to interact between the cities via live broadcasts.The Qatar-based portals are located in Hamad International Airport, the popular Souq Waqif and Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena, where the SC is hosting Qatar Fan Zone.Furthermore, Moscow's famous GUM department store will also play host to a football exhibition showcasing FIFA World Cup memorabilia and exhibits from Qatari stakeholders, including Qatar Museums and the Sheikh Faisal Museum. This is in addition to two stunning oryx statues, which were painted by Qatari and Russian artists.The Qatari stakeholders contributing to the success of Majlis Qatar include the Ministry of Culture and Sports, Qatar Tourism Authority, Qatar Airways, Qatar Museums, Qatar Foundation, Katara, Souq Waqif, Doha Film Institute, Qatar Football Association, Qatar Olympic Committee, Aspire, Al Shaqab, beIN SPORTS, Al Kass, Ooredoo and the International Centre for Sports Security.

Qatar Handball Team to play four friendly matches in preparation for Asian Games

Doha, July 8, 2018- Qatar handball team will play two matches with their Iranian counterpart at the end of this month to prepare for the 18th Asian Games to be held in Indonesia from August 18 to September 2.The Qatari team will also play two qualifying matches with Portugal's Lisbon team early next month before departing to Indonesia for the Asian Games.Qatar team looks forward to maintaining their gold medal in the last edition of the Asian Games (Incheon 2014) after winning the final in South Korea (24/21).The Qatari team won the 18th Asian Men's Championship in Suwon, South Korea, early this year, qualifying for the World Championships in Germany and Denmark next year 2019, after winning the final match against Bahrain (33/31).

Qatar riders sparkle in Longines Global Champions Tour

PARIS, France, June 8 , 2018 – Qatar riders concluded their participation in the 10th round of Longines Global Champions Tour on high note , finished in the 13 place at the teams event with total 114 points in Paris, France on Saturday.Qatar's sheikh Ali bin Khalid Al Thani and Basem Hassan made impressive performance in the 10th round of Longines Globa Champions to claim the thirteen place overall and gained a prize money of 123 euro.Paris's round brought together top world horse riders (show jumping champions) who competed in a fair and friendly environment for three day on row.

Qatar volleyball team line up for AVC Cup

DOHA, July 08, 2018-The players of the Qatari volleyball team resumed their training sessions recently in preparation for the AVC Volleyball Cup to be held in Chinese Taipei in August.The AVC Cup will feature 10 teams divided into three groups. Qatar are in Group C, also comprising Australia, Vietnam and Thailand.Group B constitutes Iran, China and Chinese Taipei while Japan, Kazakhstan and South Korea are in Group A.Qatar will start their campaign against Vietnam on August 8.The Qatari volleyball team will also participate in the 2018 Asian Games to be held in Indonesia.

SC launches promotional activities for the Qatar 2022 World Cup

Moscow, July 07, 2018 - The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC), said it would launch a series of free-to-attend creative and interactive installations and events in Moscow and Saint Petersburg from 7-15 July.The SC has partnered with a range of Qatari organizations to launch creative campaigns that will showcase Qatar as a prime cultural and sporting destination, and bring the country's unique 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament concept to life.The SC and its Qatar-based stakeholders will be hosting Majlis Qatar, a three-tiered pop-up space in the centre of Gorky Park, Moscow, that resembles a Bayt Al Sha'ar a traditional tent common throughout the Gulf region, and which serves as the inspiration for the 60,000-seat 2022 FIFA World Cup venue, Al Bayt Stadium Al Khor City. Majlis Qatar will host the public, media and VIPs, and will showcase the very best of Qatari hospitality.As one of the centerpieces of the campaign, the SC will also host the world's first floating multimedia museum. Located on the Moskva River, near Gorky Park, museum visitors will be invited to travel to Qatar through an immersive multimedia show, where informational graphics on Qatar's hosting plans will be projected on to walls, appearing to flow down into the river's water.The SC will also be launching a series of innovative 'portals' that will connect cultures and communities around the world. Digital portals placed across Doha, Saint Petersburg and Moscow will allow fans to interact between the cities via live broadcasts, giving fans in Russia a real-time view of what life is like in Qatar. The Qatar-based portals will be located in Hamad International Airport, the popular Souq Waqif market and Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena, where the SC is hosting Qatar Fan Zone.Speaking ahead of the fan-focused activities, Fatma Al Nuaimi, the SC's Communications Director, said: "It's important that we give football fans a real taste of what's to come when they visit Qatar for the next FIFA World Cup. Not only do we want to update them on how much progress we've made in our preparations for the tournament, since we won the hosting rights in 2010, we also want to introduce them to the country, our culture and what they can expect in 2022"."Qatar is a vibrant country blending a rich cultural history with world-class facilities and cutting-edge technology. These events will showcase all of this to football fans and families here in Russia, and I hope we encourage many of them to attend the first World Cup in the Arab world when we host in just over four years' time," she added.

Qatar riders display perfect performance in Longines Global Champions Tour

PARIS, France, June 7, 2018 – Qatar riders kept widely impressive performance in the 10th round of Longines Global Champions Tour taking place in Paris, France on Friday.Qatar's sheikh Ali bin Khalid Al Thani and Basem Hassan took place in the 10th round of Longines Globa Champions.Bassam Hassan finished in sixth place in the first match after passing 145 height.