2020Journalism

    ·       MATCH Hospitality, the officialprovider of Hospitality Programme for the FIFA Arab Cup 2021™, announces launch of hospitality products ·       Two tiers of hospitality packages are now available via our online platform and network of Sales Agents   Doha – The FIFA Arab Cup 2021™ is now less thantwo months away, and excitement is growing for the eagerly anticipated pan-Arab football tournament.Sixteen teams will take to the pitch between 30 November and 18 December 2021.The matches will be hosted in six striking and high-tech stadiums, providing an outstanding backdrop for world-class football talent from this region.   This tournament brings together three elements for an incredible experience:   Extraordinary teams. Global stage. World-class hospitality.   MATCH Hospitality is the exclusive hospitality rights holder of the FIFA Arab Cup 2021™, providing sales through an...

 Katara to launchmonth-longFootball and Fine Art Exhibition from 18 November  --- First of its kind exhibition in Qatar that mixes football and art. Exhibition to capture glorious moments from five previous World Cups. --------------- DOHA:Sports and art lovers in Qatar will soon witness the excitement of the biggest interactive exhibition that mixes football and fine art, which is being launched by the Katara Cultural Village Foundation, under the title ‘Football and Fine Art’. The exhibition will be held from November 18 till December 18, 2021. The exhibition, which isthe first of its kind in the country, includes paintings by local and international artists that capture the excitement and joy of the last five World Cups, as well as paintings that visualize the fierce competition and stress in the final matches, reflecting the joy of victory and the disappointment of defeat among both players on the field and fans in the stadium. The exhibition will also provide a glimpse in...

 FIFA is pleased to announce UPL Ltd, a world leader in sustainable agriculture, as a Regional Supporter in the South American market for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. UPL Ltd is a global provider of sustainable agriculture products and solutions and is one of the top five agriculture solutions companies worldwide. Its mission is to “reimagine sustainability” and as part of its activities leading up to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, it will invest in sustainable farming practices and develop carbon reduction projects in South America. Its portfolio consists of biologicals and traditional crop protection solutions, with more than 13,600 registrations. It is present in more than 130 countries and reaches more than 90% of the world’s food basket. Through this network, UPL Ltd aims to spearhead community outreach programmes and enhance awareness of improved farming practices, such as carbon capture technology, via marketing campaigns and media placements in the South American region,...

 Along with top-class football, fans from across the country enjoyed a host of engaging activities during the inauguration of Al Thumama Stadium. The dazzling 40,000-capacity venue became the sixth tournament-ready stadium for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ when it hosted the 49th Amir Cup Final between Al Rayyan and Al Sadd.  As part of the festivities, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), along with various stakeholders, notably the Ministry of Culture (MOC), Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYS), the National Museum of Qatar (NMOQ) and Friends of the Environment Centre (FOE), organised an array of entertainment outside the stadium. Many of the activities paid tribute to the venue’s unique design, which resembles the ‘gahfiya’ – a woven cap worn by men and boys in Qatar and across the region.  Among the various displays outside the stadium, which will host matches up to the quarter-finals stage during Qatar 2022, was a head-wear exhibition showcasing diff...

  Seeing Al Thumama Stadium filled with fans was a proud and emotional moment’ Project manager Khalifa Al Mana reflects on the inauguration of the sixth-tournament ready venue for Qatar 2022   Khalifa Al Mana has always wanted to play a role in Qatar’s rapid development. As a chemical engineering graduate from Texas A&M University at Qatar, Al Mana joined the country’s expansive oil and gas sector, where he worked for several years before moving to another key project in the country’s growth: the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 ™ .   In 2014, Al Mana joined the Supreme Committee for Delivery &Legacy (SC) as a project manager for the Al Thumama Stadium project – a Qatar 2022 venue that was inaugurated last week when it hosted the Amir Cup Final between Al Rayyan and Al Sadd. Tickets were sold out for the opening as Qatar hosted a capacity crowd for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak.     “It was a really emotional moment for me and the res...

  Doha: The 3rd edition of the Qatar International Festival of Arts has been inaugurated by Professor Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, the General Manager of the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara). The event is organised by Katara in collaboration with Maps International company. More than 300 artists from 65 countries will participate in the event which is until October 28. Katara will always support all cultural and artistic initiatives that are consistent with its cultural mission based on building relations between cultures and nations, Professor Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti stressed. The purpose of this festival is not only to exhibit art and creativity, but to provide Qatari and international artists with an opportunity to exchange experiences through their participation in various events and activities that promote dialogue, communication, and exchange of ideas. Four fine art exhibitions, a painting and sculpture exhibition, a live painting symposium, a fashion show, ...

  Baaz and winwin on board as Regional Supporters of FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™ Social media platform Baaz and sports news website winwin have signed on as Regional Supporters of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™ for the Middle East and Africa region. Jean-François Pathy, FIFA’s Director of Marketing, said: “The support of Baaz and winwin will play an important role in the delivery of the event. Fans will be able to follow the latest news through winwin’s comprehensive service, while sharing their passion for the tournament with their friends via Baaz. This exciting new competition will allow both platforms to connect directly with their users in new ways.” Baaz has established itself as a groundbreaking Arabic social media platform across the region by providing an enticing digital community where verified users can create and share Arabic content within a healthy environment. Mossab Sharayri, the CEO of Baaz, said: “We are very proud to cooperate with FIFA and support this tournament ...