Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulla Al Thani, Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) brand ambassador, returns victorious after becoming the first Qatari to summit the world’s highest mountain-Mount Everest at an altitude of 8,848 m. Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani was accompanied by his friends – Raed Zidan, first Palestinian man to summit Mt Everest, Masoud Mohammad, Raha […]
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L’Batak Fan Zone to Excite Audience at HH the Emir Cup Final
Following the launch of L’Batak earlier this month in Al Khor, the Qatar Football Association (QFA) and Qatar Shell are currently setting up a brand new fan zone at the 40,000-seat Khalifa International Stadium ahead of the final match of His Highness (HH) the Emir’s Cup this weekend. Attended by over 2000 participants since its […]
Ooredoo Launches Contest for Children to Meet Messi
Ooredoo has launched an innovative free Facebook contest, enabling 11 children to live their dreams of practicing with the world’s greatest football player. On 20 May 2013, Lionel ‘Leo’ Messi, the football star and Ooredoo global ambassador, will visit Doha to make a major announcement that will enhance the lives of children in Ooredoo’s global […]
Marhaba’s Guide to the Weekend 16 May – 18 May 2013
What’s on this weekend? Well, a lot as usual. The highlights of this weekend are the International Wedding Exhibition and Fashion Show Doha (IWED 2013), the first Perfume Exhibition Qatar and Egyptian pop star Tamer Hosny performing live in Al Gassar Resort. There’s a lot more to please any taste – art exhibitions, sports activities, […]
Passport to Passion at Al Wakra Park This Weekend
Youngsters across Doha will once again have the opportunity to learn crucial footballing skills by participating in Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development’s fourth ‘Passport to Passion’ challenge at Al Wakra Park on Friday 17 May and Saturday 18 May. The event, which is being held from 3 pm to 6 pm, is […]
Football Star Lionel ‘Leo’ Messi to Visit Qatar
Ooredoo’s global brand ambassador and football hero Lionel ‘Leo’ Messi is coming to visit Qatar next week to launch a new global initiative. The company is working with Messi and the Messi Foundation on a number of key projects to make a difference across Ooredoo’s markets. The first in the series of initiatives will focus […]
QOC Organises ‘Sport Excellence Day 2013′ at Katara
Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), Qatar’s governing sports body, is set to organise the ‘Sport Excellence Day 2013′ event at Katara on Tuesday 21 May 2013. The annual sports gala aims to honour the best athletes, sport officials, institutions and government and non-government organisations for their contribution in boosting the sport movement during the season 2012-2013. […]
QFA and Qatar Shell Launch ‘L’Batak’ Football Initiative
During Qatar’s most anticipated annual football tournament, the Qatar Football Association (QFA) and Qatar Shell officially launched L’Batak, a high-tech football themed Fan Zone that will tour Qatar promoting the tournament but also encouraging youth to get active. Offering a unique, flexible version of a modern-day fitness centre, L’Batak features a wide range of activities […]
Thousands Flock to Celebrate the HH Emir Cup 2013
A variety of HH Emir Cup 2013 activities are available at Souq Waqif, Villaggio, and Landmark In celebration of the HH Emir Cup 2013, Qatar Football Association (QFA) along with its sponsors is offering various amounts of activities across Doha to the football fans. Most activities will run until Friday 17 May 2013, the day […]
CHI AL SHAQAB 2013 Photography Competition Winners
ExxonMobil Qatar, the main sponsor of CHI AL SHAQAB 2013, announced the winners of the ‘Photowalk’ Instagram photography competition, which ran throughout CHI AL SHAQAB from 27 March to 30 March 2013 at Al Shaqab in Qatar Foundation. The winners, Mohammad Muslim, Shahjahan Moidin and Costis Zagkas were recognised for their outstanding photos. Maha Al […]
Marhaba’s Guide to the Weekend 9 May – 11 May 2013
What’s on in Qatar this weekend? There’s a lot to please any taste – sports activities, art exhibitions, music concerts, nightlife and much more – all in one weekend. Here’s Marhaba’s Guide to the Weekend to get you out and about in Qatar this weekend: The Script Live in Qatar The multi-platinum Irish rock band The […]
Qatar Sports Film Festival Calling for Submissions
The Youth Company (TYC) and Qatar Olympic & Sports Museum (QOSM) have launched the Qatar Sports Film Festival (QSFF) with the aim to promote the art of screenwriting and film making in the world of sports and the Olympics while also encouraging engagement with sports and a healthy lifestyle. The film festival will to take […]
Wyndham Grand Regency Doha Wins 2013 Inter-Hotel Cricket Tournament
The Wyndham Grand Regency Doha emerged as the champions at the conclusion of the Inter-Hotel Cricket Tournament 2013, held at the Qatar Cricket Association (QCA) grounds in Doha. This year’s event, an annual feature among the city’s hotel industry, was contested by 18 teams from various hotels across the country. In addition to winning the […]
Prizes Worth QR3 mn Up For Grabs at 2013 Emir Cup
Fans attending the upcoming Emir Cup matches now have the chance to win prizes that are worth QR3 million, Qatar Football Association (QFA) announced. Spectators will have the chance to win new mega prizes including cars from Toyota, motorbikes, iPhones, Blackberries and coupons from Sony – Fifty One East. The raffle draws will take place […]
COPA Coca-Cola Football Tournament returns to Qatar
In partnership with the Qatar Football Association (QFA), COPA Coca-Cola, the grassroots football initiative for teenagers will return to Qatar for the second year in succession at the North Madinat Khalifa Ground, Doha on Friday 10 May 2013. To be crowned COPA Coca-Cola Champions of Qatar, at least 34 teams of 11 players aged 13-15 […]
MIA to host ‘History of Doping and Anti-Doping Symposium’
High profile experts on doping and anti-doping will speak at the symposium on ‘The History of Doping and Anti-Doping’ in the Auditorium of the Museum of Islamic Art on May 6 and 7 2013. The symposium, which is open to the public, is organised by the Anti-Doping Lab Qatar and Qatar Olympic & Sports Museum. […]
Ten Olympic Champions and Fourteen World Champions Come to Qatar
Ten Olympic Champions and 14 World Champions will descend in Qatar next week for the Doha 2013 Diamond League which is taking place on Friday 10 May 2013 at Qatar Sports Club stadium. Ten of the 44 reigning Olympic Champions eligible to compete (Marathon, Walking, Hammer Throw and Multi-Events are not included in the Diamond […]
Qatar Foundation Launches ‘Passport to Passion’ Challenge for Youth
Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) will be kicking off its ‘Passport to Passion’ challenge tomorrow afternoon at the Museum of Islamic Art Park, as part of an ongoing series of activities designed around its partnership with FC Barcelona. QF has developed a fun-filled programme for children to test and build their […]
H2O Long Course Spring Cup 2013 This Weekend
The H2O Long Course Spring Cup 2013 is taking place at Hamad Aquatic Center from Thursday 25 April – Saturday 27 April, will see over 400 swimmers form 32 clubs within the region including Iraq, Lebanon, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Oman and Qatar. This will be the largest event hosted by H2O Swim Club […]
Harley-Davidson Doha Launches New Bikes
Harley-Davidson Doha launched its latest motorcycles for the year 2013 with the urban prowler, Harley-Davidson Breakout, and the special edition of the Harley-Davidson Dyna-based, Street Bob, at the company’s showroom located on Salwa Road with the presence of the Harley-Davidson Owners Group (H.O.G.) Qatar Chapter and members of the media. Robert Andrew Kelly, Harley-Davidson Doha […]
