Darb Al Saai, the flagship national event marking Qatar National Day celebrations, has attracted a record number of visitors this year. According to the Ministry of Culture, the event reached a new milestone on Wednesday, December 18, by attracting 102,068 visitors.
The Westin Doha Hotel & SPA recently marked Qatar National Day with a series of celebrations that reflected the hotel’s commitment to the nation and its dedication to community engagement. The events were designed to honour Qatar’s rich cultural heritage while fostering a spirit of inclusivity and joy among associates and guests.
Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha celebrated Qatar National Day 2024 with a spectacular event, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Qatar in a stunning venue. The hotel’s guests were treated to a selection of traditional Qatari dishes as part of the celebration.
European champions Real Madrid clinched the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2024 after handing Mexico’s Pachuca a comprehensive 3-0 defeat in front of 67,249 adoring fans at the iconic Lusail Stadium on Wednesday night. Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior scored for the winners.
Qatar is celebrating its National Day today, shining a bright light on the nation’s journey of resilience, determination, and progress. Here is a look at some of the activities and celebrations planned for the special day, some of which extend into the long weekend.
The inaugural MICHELIN Guide in Doha, unveiled during a ceremony in Raffles Doha at Katara Hills on Thursday, celebrated 33 establishments in the city.
The Rawdat Al Hamama Public Park, which features the world’s longest air-conditioned outdoor track with a length of 1,197 meters, was thrown open to the public on Thursday. The Park, which covers an area of 176,000 square meters, also has Qatar’s largest plant clock and a 500-seat open amphitheater.
From arriving early to doing online check-in, using E-gates to making use of special short term, valet, and long-term parking, the Hamad International Airport has come out with a set of instructions for passengers to beat the stress of holiday travel. Read on to find out more.
After the end of the ongoing 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup, the country is set to host the Trophee des Champions match — between Ligue 1 winners Paris St Germain and French Cup holders AS Monaco — on January 5, 2025. The game, set to be played at Stadium 974, will kick off at 7.30pm Doha time.
Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation President Abdulrahman bin Abdullatif Al Mannai, who also heads the Lusail International Circuit, has been re-elected as a member of the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) Board of Directors, securing 70% of votes in the elections.
Mexico’s Pachuca triumphed 3-0 over Brazil’s Copa Libertadores champions Botafogo to clinch the prestigious Derby of the Americas title at Stadium 974 on Wednesday. They advanced to the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2024 semifinals thanks to second-half goals from Oussama Idrissi, Nelson Deossa and Salomon Rondon.
The Doha Marathon by Ooredoo has been awarded the prestigious World Athletics Gold Label designation, marking its second consecutive year of receiving this honour and reaffirming its position as one of the elite global road races. The event, scheduled for January 17, 2025, is poised to attract over 15,000 participants.
Qatar National Day 2024 celebrations, which kicked off at the Darb Al Saai headquarters at Umm Salal Area on Tuesday, is set to continue until December 18. A rich variety of daily cultural activities are on offer, in addition to 80 shops, 30 restaurants and cafes, and five traditional games areas.
Some of the best clubs in the world are gearing up for the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2024, which Doha will host starting Wednesday, December 11. The opening game at Stadium 974 will see CONCACAF Champions League winners Pachuca from Mexico play against Brazil’s Copa Libertadores champions Botafogo.
Back-to-back Asian champions Qatar have appointed former Espanyol coach Luis Garcia as their new head coach, the Qatar Football Association (QFA) announced on Wednesday. Garcia, who had been assisting Spaniard Tintin Marquez since December 2023, replaced him at the helm.
Ooredoo announced it has become the Schools Olympic Program’s Official Telecommunications Partner for its 18th edition. The event, which began on October 8, features 19 sports for boys and girls, reflecting its significant expansion and growing impact on Qatar’s youth communities.
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