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.
The Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation has announced a youth detection program — Qatar Motorsports Academy Stars — an exciting new initiative designed to discover and develop young motorsport talent. It seeks to identify promising Qatari individuals and support them on a pathway to competitive racing careers.
The 21st Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition, which will run from January 30 to February 5 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre, will feature international brands alongside emerging Qatari designers, offering a platform to highlight expertise and craftsmanship in the industry.
The Al Jazeera Media Institute has announced its schedule of training courses and programmes for 2025, comprising 15 categories. Five new categories, specifically catering to English speakers, have also been introduced this year.
Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani said following US elections, momentum had returned to negotiations aimed at reaching a truce in the Gaza Strip. He said there was a lot of encouragement from the next US administration to reach an agreement even before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi, who is also President and CEO of QatarEnergy, said the country was working hard on multiple areas within the energy industry. He said Qatar’s key focus areas would be production of LNG, petrochemicals, fertilizers, and solar energy.
Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs Dr Badr Abdel Aati have called on warring parties in Syria to reach an understanding to end the crisis soon.
HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani was re-elected as President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) for a new Olympic term (2024 to 2028). While Mohammed bin Yousef Al Mana was elected as QOC’s First Vice-President, Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari and Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain were chosen as the Second Vice-President and Secretary General respectively.
Prominent Qatari motivational speaker and YouTuber Ghanim Al Muftah has made it to the Forbes Middle East’s list of ‘Digital Stars Under 30 by Instagram.’ Al Muftah, with 7.3 million followers on his official Instagram account, made the cut in the field of Diversity and Inclusion.
The 2024 Doha Forum, set to commence on Saturday, will feature over 4,500 participants from more than 150 countries. More than 300 speakers will be present, including seven heads of state, seven heads of government, and 15 foreign ministers. Senior officials and leaders of regional, international, and UN organisations will also attend.
From December 5 to January 5, 2025, Art Gallery Voute in Doha is set to host an extraordinary cultural event spanning four centuries of Dutch art. The event, in collaboration with the Dutch Embassy, will be held at the Mondrian Doha Hotel, designed by Dutchman Marcel Wanders.
Qatar will invest £1bn in climate technology in the United Kingdom, with engineering company Rolls-Royce set to benefit from some of the cash to support its energy transition. The announcement was made during a two-day state visit to Britain by Qatar’s HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who met Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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