2020Journalism

    Ten ways Qatar is reducing its carbon footprint in the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup No internal flights, green accommodation standards and solar power will help the country host a carbon-neutral tournament Sustainability is at the heart of preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2022 ™ , with Qatar on course to deliver the first carbon-neutral event in tournament history. Here are ten ways Qatar is reducing its carbon footprint in the lead-up to the first FIFA World Cup ™ in the Middle East and Arab world. 1.        Compact tournament Qatar 2022 will be the most compact FIFA World Cup ™ in modern history. All eight stadiums are close together, with the longest distance between venues just 75km (Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor to Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah). Fans and players will stay in one accommodation and train at the same location throughout the tournament. 2.        No internal flights Fans, pl...

 Qatar Airways Holidays Launch FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Fan Travel Packages With the option for refund and booking flexibility, fans can pick their team of choice to cheer now, or change teams later Packages include official match tickets, return flights, hotels and more DOHA, Qatar – With just over a year to go until the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ kicks-off, Qatar Airways Holidays is excited to announce the launch of its unique fan travel packages, inclusive of match tickets, return flights and accommodation options. Fans can now guarantee their match tickets to support their favourite team during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ with the option to choose additional services to explore the stunning host country. With a few easy steps to follow, fans across the world will need to first join Qatar Airways Privilege Club, to have access to unique travel packages with booking flexibility and get their seats reserved at their preferred matches. The journey then begins with fans selectin...

  Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe 2021 A historic edition in more ways than one All set for history-making 100th renewal Doha, 29 September 2021:  Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Qatar Racing & Racing Club (QREC)-sponsored 2021 edition of the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe is a historic one as it marks the 100th running of the world's greatest horse race! This is an exceptional moment for all horse racing fans, who come in great numbers from all corners of the globe to attend a great festive weekend of racing at ParisLongchamp on Saturday and Sunday, 2 and 3 October.   HRH Princess Annewill be the guest of honour on the day. The daughter of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will attend the meeting and present the trophy to the winning connections in the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe with HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani and Edouard de Rothschild, president of France Galop.   A veritable architectural jewel ...

  UAE’S AL-BALOOSHI LOOKS TO EXTEND HIS  FIM BAJA WORLD CUP LEAD IN QATAR   ·          Khuraibet and Wallace in pole for Women’s and Junior categories   ·          Haitham Al-Tuwaijri leads all-Saudi affair in Quad competition   LOSAIL (Qatar): MX Ride Dubai’s Mohammed Al-Balooshi will be hoping to extend his eight-point lead in the FIM Bajas World Cup’s 450cc category when he starts as pre-event favourite to win the motorcycle section at this weekend’s Qatar International Baja, the new fifth round of the series.   The KTM rider faces competition from nearest Jordanian rival Abdullah Abuaisheh and a host of GCC and European rivals over the three days of Qatar’s premier off-road event in the 2021 calendar.   Several of the leading contenders are absent from the Qatar round, but Al-Balooshi has a perfect opportunity to close in on the title before the remain...

  Al Bayt and Ras Abu Aboud to be inaugurated during FIFA Arab Cup 2021 in November     FIFA Arab Cup 2021 tickets to go on sale   Fan ID programme will provide a variety of services to fans       With the FIFA Arab Cup 2021™ set to kick off on 30 November, fans will have the chance to secure tickets starting 28 September at 12:00pm local time. Tickets will be available on a first come, first served basis through the official FIFA ticketing website fifa.com/tickets . The tournament, which brings together the best teams from the Arab world, will also witness the inauguration of two FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ stadiums, Al Bayt and Ras Abu Aboud.   The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), ahead of the FIFA Arab Cup 2021, has also launched the Fan ID programme. Providing fans with free access to public transportation on match days throughout the tournament, the smart technology identification card will be mandatory f...

  FORTY-EIGHT ENTRANTS SET FOR QATAR INTERNATIONAL BAJA           FORTY-EIGHT ENTRANTS SET FOR QATAR INTERNATIONAL BAJA   ·          Qatar’s International Baja attracts competitors from 15 nations   LOSAIL (Qatar): Forty-eight riders and drivers and competitors from 15 nations will take part in this weekend’s Qatar International Baja, a new round of the FIM Bajas World Cup.   The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) announced the official entry list yesterday evening (Sunday) and, subject to final FIM technical checks, 37 motorcycles, five quads and six SSVs will tackle Qatar’s flagship off-road event.   Joining a formidable local line-up of riders that includes Sheikh Mohammed Al-Thani, Abdulrahman Al-Sheeb, Mohammed Al-Kaabi and Jamal Al-Qetiti, are an impressive number of motorcycle entrants from Australia, Tunisia, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the...