‘qatar News’ Archives
Qatar’s World Cup success a defining moment
As the year draws to a close, we naturally wonder how sports fans will remember 2010. The instant recollection is of Qatar’s successful bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. It was considered an also ran by rival bidders because of its small size and scorching summer heat, and doomsayers were quick to predict it would meet the fate of Doha’s [...]
Qatar ‘welcomes’ more Iran military ties
The visit by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) fleet to Doha is within the framework of the security and military accord between the two countries," an IRGC statement quoted Mohannadi as saying. "We urge the continuation of these trips in the future, since developing and expanding friendly ties is in line with efforts to enhance [...]
Qapco opens branch office in Philippines
DOHA: Qatar Petrochemical Company (Qapco) recently opened its new Representative Office in Manila, in the Philippines as part of the company’s ambitious expansion plans. A ceremony marking the inauguration of the office was held in Manila and was attended by Ahmad Abdulla Al Mutawaa, Qatar’s Ambassador to Philippines as well as [...]
Santa comes to Doha
Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC) Qatar ushered in the spirit of Christmas with the Childrens Christmas party that was organized on Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Skills Development Center, Qatar. And in a place where not many Christmassy activities happen, this childrens celebration was like a breath of fresh air. Sixty Five children of the [...]
Jumeirah plans Doha hotel for FIFA World Cup
Executive chairman of luxury hotelier Jumeirah Group Gerald Lawless that he firmly believes the company will have a hotel in Doha ready for the FIFA World Cup 2022. Speaking to Reuters, Lawless said Qatar’s win was a “great coup for the region”. “That one of the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries can actually have the world [...]
Dubai: Qatar Airways Showcases Bombardier Global Jet at Middle East Business Aviation
Qatar Executive, the corporate jet subsidiary of Qatar Airways, took part for the first time in the 2010 Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) show in Dubai. Qatar Executive’s newest jet, the Bombardier Global 5000 was on static display for the three-day show, featuring its high class specification interiors including seating for 13 [...]
Japan score a hat-trick at 470 Junior World Championship
DOHA: Japan’s Saki Goto and Hiromi Nishiyama had a day that you could only dream about as they notched up three race wins out of four races at the 2010 470 Junior World Championship, organised by Qatar Sailing and Rowing Federation here on Saturday. On arrival at the venue, the Doha Sailing Club, there was barely a flutter from the flags, [...]
Fireworks spectacle lights up Doha sky
The skies above Doha were coloured by a spectacular array of fireworks last night, as National Day celebrations featured the longest and biggest ever display of fireworks in Qatar. Gasps and cheers from the crowds of amazed onlookers added to the sense of excitement on the Corniche, where thousands of local and expatriate families gathered to [...]
Qatar makes $65bn bet to transform economy for World Cup
The stadium where Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup final isn’t built yet. Neither is the city. Getting the Arabian Gulf sheikdom ready for the world’s most-watched sporting event will cost as much as $65bn, Merrill Lynch estimates. That’s about $41,000 per person in Qatar, and only 20 percent of them are citizens. Qatar, holder of [...]
Goma own goal crucial
AFC Asian Cup hosts Qatar claimed an impressive 2-1 win against African champions Egypt in an international friendly match held at the Khalifa Stadium in Doha. Qatar, who were drawn in Group A of the Asian Cup along with Uzbekistan, China and Kuwait, took the lead after 21 minutes when Mohamad Al Sayed sent in a cross which Sebastian Soria [...]
