Tag: Qatar

Gulf crisis cloud on Doha Diamond League

Article posted by Coliseum, April 13^th, 2026

The Diamond League’s season-opening event in Doha (Qatar) has been postponed until June amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. ‘BBC SPORT’ stated that the meeting, the first of 15 stops on the Diamond League circuit this season, was set to be held at the Qatar Sports Club on May 8th... » Read more

Qatar to host FIFA soccer extraordinaire

Article posted by Coliseum, October 9^th, 2025

Qatar has been confirmed as the host of the final three matches of this year’s FIFA Intercontinental Cup™ presented by Aramco, the elite annual global club competition which gives the champions of all six confederations the chance to compete on the world stage. ‘FIFA’ stated that the final... » Read more

Sphere secures trademark for Qatar arena

Article posted by Coliseum, September 9^th, 2025

Sphere Entertainment has taken a significant step toward establishing a high-tech entertainment venue in Doha, Qatar after securing trademarks in the country. Property News International said the U.S.-based firm has had trademarks for Sphere Doha and Sphere Qatar approved by Qatar’s Ministry of... » Read more

Qatar Olympic show bid mirror sport milestones

Article posted by Coliseum, July 31^st, 2025

The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani affirmed that the official bid submitted by the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC – the National Olympic Committee representing Qatar) to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games (an... » Read more

PSG Labs Doha path to Middle East sports tech

Article posted by Coliseum, March 13^th, 2025

The Ligue 1 team Paris Saint-Germain Football Club (PSG) (France) recently announced at the Web Summit Qatar that the club is taking a bold step into the future of sports innovation with the launch of PSG Labs, a pioneering global initiative designed to accelerate cutting-edge technology in sports,... » Read more

Qatar hosting FIFA football tournaments

Article posted by Coliseum, March 12^th, 2025

The dates have been set by FIFA for two major football tournaments being hosted in Qatar later this year. The Peninsula said the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 will kick off on 1 December, with the final taking place on 18 December, Qatar National Day. The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 will take place... » Read more

Qatar eyes Rugby Nations Championship

Article posted by Coliseum, June 17^th, 2024

Qatar is close to agreeing an eight-year deal to host the finals of rugby’s Nations Championship beginning in 2026. The Telegraph said Qatar has entered an exclusivity period with Six Nations Rugby and SANZAAR, the two bodies that will run the tournament. World Rugby confirmed plans for a... » Read more