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Ghana Condemns Israeli Airstrike on Qatar, Expresses Solidarity
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Ghana Condemns Israeli Airstrike on Qatar, Expresses Solidarity

The Government of Ghana has strongly condemned what it described as an “unprovoked” Israeli attack on the sovereign State of Qatar, which has resulted in casualties, loss of lives, and destruction of property. In a statement issued in Accra on Wednesday, the Government said the airstrikes were a violation of international law and an affront to the sovereignty of Qatar. It further warned that the attack undermines ongoing efforts toward peace between Israel and Palestine. President John Dramani Mahama, on behalf of the people of Ghana, expressed solidarity with Qatar’s Emir, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and the Qatari people in what he called “these difficult times.” The statement also commended Qatar for its continued role in seeking a peaceful resolution to the l...
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers Draw concluded in Doha
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FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers Draw concluded in Doha

An exciting 'Road to Qatar' has been laid out in greater detail for 80 national teams after the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers Draw was successfully completed today, May 13, at the stunning ALHAZM in Doha.The draw laid out the initial pathways for all nations pursuing a precious place at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027, where 32 nations will compete for the prestigious Naismith Trophy.Taking place across six dedicated windows between November 2025 and March 2027, there will be 420 games to enjoy worldwide.The results of the draw were as follows:African Qualifiers Americas Qualifiers Asian Qualifiers European Qualifiers The draw was performed by FIBA Global Ambassador and basketball legend Carmelo Anthony. He was assisted by British icon S...
PSG announces Doha-based innovation lab at Web Summit Qatar 2025
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PSG announces Doha-based innovation lab at Web Summit Qatar 2025

PSG Labs will focus on identifying and supporting innovative ideas to address the club’s challenges both on and off the pitch. French club Paris Saint-Germain has launched a new platform to collaborate with startups and incubate ideas, with its first regional headquarters based in Doha.  The platform, called PSG Labs, was announced by the club’s Chief Innovation and Digital Officer, Jerry Newman, on the sidelines of the Web Summit Qatar 2025 on Tuesday.  “By launching this innovation lab in Doha, PSG is demonstrating the impact that visionary leadership and global collaboration can have in shaping the future of sports,” Newman said at the announcement.  PSG Labs will serve as the dedicated innovation engine directed towards identifying and supporting ideas t...
WEB SUMMIT QATAR, RECORDS HIGHEST NUMBER OF ATTENDEES IN THE MIDDLE EAST’S BIGGEST STARTUP EVENT 
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WEB SUMMIT QATAR, RECORDS HIGHEST NUMBER OF ATTENDEES IN THE MIDDLE EAST’S BIGGEST STARTUP EVENT 

This year’s Web Summit event been held in Qatar-Doha, has welcomed a whopping number of 25,747 attendees from 124 countries across the world. The event which started on Sunday 23, February, 2025 with an amazing opening night has since recorded the largest startup gathering in the Middle East with a total of 1,520 startups and 723 investors.Here are the numbers of the Web Summit Qatar event;A total of 168 partners are exhibiting, including Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, TikTok, and Huawei; 381 speakers are taking the stage to tackle issues from AI and global policy to climate change;Over 47 percent women-founded startups – a 51 percent rise from last year – with 37 percent women attendees; 120 new meetups organised through Web Summit’s AI-powered system;AI is the top startup ...
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 tickets on sale from Thursday, 19 December
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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 tickets on sale from Thursday, 19 December

Fans will soon be able to secure their seats at FIFA’s new global club showpiece via FIFA.com/tickets Sales open on Thursday, 19 December at 10:00 EST/16:00 CET on a first-come, first-served basis Ticket prices start at USD 30 (excl. taxes and fees) for the first phase of the tournament The wait is almost over. Fans of the 32 clubs that have qualified for the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™ can soon take their passion to the world by securing a coveted seat at the groundbreaking tournament. The first phase of ticket sales begins on Thursday, 19 December at 10:00 EST/16:00 CET via FIFA.com/ticketsand runs until Tuesday, 14 January at 10:00 EST/16:00 CET. Individual match tickets will be available for all 48 group-stage matches. General-public tickets are priced fr...
FIFA and Qatar launch FIFA World Cup 2022™ Legacy Fund to drive groundbreaking initiatives with WTO, WHO and UNHCR
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FIFA and Qatar launch FIFA World Cup 2022™ Legacy Fund to drive groundbreaking initiatives with WTO, WHO and UNHCR

Initiatives supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Trade Organization (WTO) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency USD 50 million fund to have social impact across multiple regions for the first time Focus on refugees, education, public and occupational health, and football development programmes Following the announcement made in November 2022, FIFA is taking the implementation of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Legacy Fund to the next level with an investment of USD 50 million in a series of social programmes in collaboration with Qatar and three global organisations, namely the the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Trade Organization (WTO) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. The objective of this fund and the multi-stakehol...
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