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FIP World Cup Pairs: From Coello-Tapia to Lebron-Stupa, the big stars' world dream begins tomorrow
From the qualifiers to the clash with the world's number ones, eagerly awaited at the Arena Kuwait. Lucho Capra and Aimar Goñi closed another brilliant day at the FIP World Cup Pairs, after qualifying for the main draw yesterday and taking a strong Day1 win over Aris Patiniotis and Jesús Moya (6-3 6-1) in just over an hour. Tomorrow, their path will cross with that of Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia, in the match scheduled not before 6 pm (local time) on the BNK Central Court.
Before the world No.1s return to action, Martín Di Nenno and Leo Augsburger will make their debut among the most anticipated pairs: facing the No.5 seeds, Pablo García and David Gala, who today defeated Fernández/Del Castillo (7-5 6-4). Meanwhile, the remarkable run of 17-year-old “Coquito” Zamora and Rafa Méndez continues — ......read more
Asia Final 8, Women's Day3. Semifinals set: Japan vs Australia and Indonesia vs Iran
At the Khalifa Tennis and Squash International Complex in Doha, the FIP Asia Padel Cup Final 8 has delivered its first verdicts. In the women's draw, the semifinals will feature Japan vs Australia and Indonesia vs Iran, with the Indonesian team — which started from Phase 2 — securing a spot among the continent's top four.
In Group A, Japan defeated Iran 3-0 in the head-to-head clash for first place, while the United Arab Emirates finished third in the group thanks to the victory versus Saudi Arabia. In Group B, Indonesia ensured top position with a 3-0 win over Thailand, and Australia beat the Philippines by the same score.
Asia Final 8, Men's Day3:
UAE vs ......read more
FIP Asia Padel Cup, Day2 Indonesia wins again in the women's draw. The third tie of Phase 2 is set for Sunday
The Day2 of Phase 2 of the FIP Asia Padel Cup is now complete. In the men's event, victories went to Kuwait, Pakistan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, and Lebanon; in the women's event, wins came for Thailand, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
MEN At the Khalifa Tennis and Squash International Complex in Doha, the men's draw saw Kuwait make its debut with a 2-1 victory over Bahrain in Group A (Indonesia had a rest day). In Group B, Pakistan won its opener against China, with Thailand completing the group. Jordan also claimed a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia in Group C (South Korea rested), while in Group D Kazakhstan and Lebanon both scored victories over Japan and ......read more
FIP Asia Padel Cup, Day1 Two opening victories for Lebanon and Saudi Arabia
Bahrain, China, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Kazakhstan in the men's draw; Lebanon, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates in the women's. These are the national teams that claimed victories in their opening ties of Phase 2 of the FIP Asia Padel Cup, which began today at the Khalifa Tennis and Squash International Complex in Doha, Qatar.
MEN In the men's draw, Bahrain overcame a determined challenge from Indonesia in Group A, starting their campaign convincingly and taking an early lead in the race for qualification in a group that also includes Kuwait. In Group B, China defeated Thailand 3-0 to move to the top of the standings. Pakistan is the third team in the group and will make its debut on Saturday. In Group ......read more
Oysho Milano Premier Padel P1, Day 1 Valenzuela and his feeling with the Allianz Cloud: the NextGen shows off
Less than a year ago, when the Oysho Milano Premier Padel P1 was played in December, Italy took notice of Rama Valenzuela. The young Argentinean, born in 2005 and currently ranked 65th in the world, paired with Pol Hernandez created problems to Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan in the round of 16, leaving the Allianz Cloud with a standing ovation. Rama returned to Milan with another partner, Fede Mouriño, and made his debut by beating wild cards Simone Cremona and Lorenzo Di Giovanni 6-3 6-2, qualifying for a second round that will see him face two compatriots tomorrow: a legend like Sanyo Gutierrez and one of the two "Los Magicos", Tolito Aguirre, after Sanyo played with Gonza Alfonso in Rotterdam. Other young victors on the ......read more
CUPRA Germany Premier Padel P2 Chingotto and Galan back to the throne, Brea and Triay remain there
A confirmation for Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay, and a return to the throne for Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan. In Düsseldorf, the finals of the CUPRA Germany Premier Padel P2 provided endless excitement: a marathon women's final lasting three hours and 20 minutes, and a men's final that saw the number 2 seeds win their fifth title of the season, three months after their last.
WOMEN The match that saw Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay defeat Paula Josemaria and Ari Sanchez after three hours and 20 minutes was the second longest final in the history of the Premier Padel circuit after the P1 in Madrid in 2023: three of the protagonists were also on court two years ago, when the match lasted three hours and 22 minutes. This time it was Gemma who took part ......read more
Cristiano Ronaldo and his passion for padel: his sports center hosts the FIP Silver Lisboa this weekend
The final at the FIP Gold Paredes, followed by the win at the FIP Silver Dubai in April and at the Silver Koksijde. At the FIP Silver Lisboa Racket Centre by Lusotendas – the new Portuguese stop of the CUPRA FIP Tour – brothers Miguel and Nuno Deus (world number 37) lead the men's draw of 32 pairs, at the home of legend Cristiano Ronaldo, a big padel fan and owner of this sports center in Lisbon, which for the first time is hosting a tournament of the international circuit.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who in April streamed live on his YouTube channel (followed by over 74 million people and available in more than 130 countries) the finals of the Riyadh Season Premier Padel P1, has often declared in recent years that he is a great fan of the ......read more
Premier Padel Comunidad de Madrid P1, the fall of the giants. Gonzalez-Fernandez triumph, with Di Nenno the Augsburger's first time
Even giants fall. The Premier Padel Comunidad de Madrid P1 ended without victory for the number 1 pairs in both draws: in the women's draw, the number 3 pair, Bea Gonzalez and Claudia Fernandez, won, while in the men's draw was the time of the number 7, Martin Di Nenno and Leo Augsburger, a pair who have only been playing together for two tournaments (before Madrid, they made their debut in Tarragona) but who were able to win a title by beating the top three seeded pairs. For Augsburger, world champion with Argentina in Qatar (Di Nenno was also on that team), it's also his first title in his career on the Premier Padel circuit.
MEN Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan in the quarter-finals, Juan Lebron and Franco Stupaczuk in the semi-finals, Arturo Coello and Agustin ......read more
Premier Padel Comunidad de Madrid P1, Day2 Coello and Tapia pick up where they left off. Thursday is Delfi and Gemma's time
Champions in 2023, champions in 2024, winners of four titles in a row before the summer break. Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia, in their opening match at the Premier Padel Comunidad de Madrid P1, picked up where they left off. Their 6-3 7-6 victory over David Gala and Lucas Campagnolo earned the FIP number 1s a place in the round of 16, where they will face Alex and Victor Ruiz. Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan (2) also made a winning debut, beating Fede Mouriño and Rama Valenzuela 6-3, 6-4. Lebron/Stupaczuk (3, 6-3 6-2 against Gutierrez/Alfonso) and Nieto/Yanguas (4, 6-2, 6-4 against Sanchez/Gil) also qualified.
WOMEN At the Movistar Arena in Madrid, there is huge excitement for the debut of Delfi ......read more
Premier Padel Comunidad de Madrid P1, Day1 Orsi-Fassio, a winning start. Super Wednesday: 22 matches at the Movistar Arena
After ending her partnership with Nuria Rodriguez, Carolina Orsi chose to play the Premier Padel Comunidad de Madrid P1 with Martina Fassio, with whom she had already competed in the P2 in Asuncion in 2024. And the new beginning for the Italian and Argentine was a winning one: Orsi and Fassio made their debut by eliminating 7-6 6-1 Aranzazu Osoro and Veronica Virseda, seeded number 7. Meanwhile, the other seeded pair in the women's draw, Claudia Jensen and Ale Alonso (6), won 6-2, 6-2 against Lopez/Lopez Moral.
MEN A year ago, Andres Fernandez Lancha was the big surprise of the P1 in Madrid: after the quarter-finals in 2024, the Spanish won his first match, 6-4, 6-3 with Alvaro Cepero against Javi Rico and Nachi Sager. David ......read more
Doha Film Institute Marks Record Participation at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival with 12 Supported Films
Lineup includes Golden Lion contender and multiple world premieres across the festival’s most prestigious sections including projects by homegrown talents Suzanna Mirghani and Mariam Al-Dhubhani
Strongest-ever DFI showing at Venice underscores its pivotal role in shaping global independent cinema
Doha, Qatar; 12 August 2025: Doha Film Institute (DFI) continues to cement its place as a driving force in global cinema, with a record 12 supported films selected for the 82nd Venice International Film Festival (August 27 – September 9, 2025).
Representing bold, diverse, and urgent storytelling from the Arab world and beyond, the lineup spans the festival’s most competitive and influential sections—including the Official Selection, Settimana della Critica (Critics’ Week), Giornate degli Autori ......read more
Premier Padel Cupra Costa Daurada Tarragona P1, Brea and Triay still on top: they will be number 1 seeded in Madrid. Fourth title in a row for Coello and Tapia
The masterpiece is complete. With their triumph in the P1 in Tarragona, Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay have rewritten the history of the Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour. In Madrid, in the P1 that will reopen the season in September after the summer break, Paula Josemaria and Ari Sanchez – beaten 7-6 6-4 at the Palau d'Esports Catalunya – will not be the number 1 seeds for the first time in a tournament they will play.
Replacing them will be Delfi and Gemma, who decided to team up at the beginning of 2025 to challenge for the top spot in the rankings, already achieved by the Spaniard, and in the tournament draws, which will happen from September, although Josemaria and Sanchez are unlikely to give up.
They didn't do that in the ......read more
Premier Padel Cupra Costa Daurada Tarragona P1, Day6. The first two pairs in the final. Who will be number 1 in Madrid, Paula and Ari or Delfi and Gemma?
Almost ten hours of top-level padel, four matches, each one more exciting than the last, to the delight of the crowd at the Palau d'Esports Catalunya and padel fans around the world. However, the first two pairs in the draw, both in the men's and women's competitions, will be playing for the Premier Padel Cupra Costa Daurada Tarragona P1 on Sunday from 5 p.m. The final that will open the programme, between Paula Josemaria and Ari Sanchez and Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay, will have an added significance: whichever of Paula and Ari (four-time champions this season) and Delfi and Gemma (who have lifted five trophies in 2025) wins in Tarragona will be the number 1 seeded pair in the P1 in Madrid, which will reopen the season after the summer break. Brea and Triay won the battle ......read more
FIP Promises, from 2026 the new era of the circuit reserved for the NextGen of world padel
FIP Promises, reserved for young talents in world padel, is entering a new era. From 2026, the circuit organised by the International Padel Federation will be developed with a format designed to further improve the growth and visibility of the NextGen of padel.
The numbers of the FIP Promises circuit reserved for the Under 12, Under 14, Under 16 and Under 18 categories testify to the extraordinary growth of padel at youth level: while three tournaments were organised in 2021, they became 12 in 2022, 18 in 2023 and 41 in 2024. A figure that has already been surpassed in the first seven months of 2025, with a total of 55 tournaments held so far and a projection of over 100 tournaments by the end of the year. This rapid and wide-reaching growth has made it necessary to rethink and reorganise the global ......read more
Premier Padel Cupra Costa Daurada Tarragona P1, Day3 Upset by Goñi and Ortega: from qualifiers to the round of 16. Marrero still in the running
The feat of Day3 of the Premier Padel Cupra Costa Daurada Tarragona P1 came in the last match of the evening on centre court. Aimar Goñi, 19 years old and ranked 206th in the FIP ranking, and Mario Ortega, also outside the world's top 100 (ranked 101st), eliminated Lucas Bergamini and Paquito Navarro, seeded number 5. It was a perfect performance, combining power and quality, from a pair who came through the qualifiers and won 7-6 6-4 in one hour and 13 minutes, thrilling the crowd at the Palau d'Esports Catalunya. Goñi and Ortega were not the only players to eliminate a top-seeded pair on the day that defined the round of 16 draw: in the morning, David Gala and Lucas Campagnolo defeated Pablo Cardona and Juan Tello (8) 6-7 7-5 7-6 in two ......read more
Premier Padel Malaga P1, Day6 Icardo in the final after 15 months. Coello-Tapia and Chingotto-Galan, here we go again
The day of the Premier Padel Malaga P1 finals has arrived at the Palacio de Deportes José M. Martin Carpena. As happened in Bordeaux in the last tournament played, Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia will face Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan for the men's title, in the 21st chapter of a challenge that is rewriting the history of padel. In the women's draw, Tamara Icardo celebrates her return to the final after a year and three months and, paired with Marta Ortega, will face Bea Gonzalez and Claudia Fernandez in the match that will open the finals programme at 4 p.m. CET.
MEN While Coello and Tapia, in the second semi-final, defeated Lucas Bergamini and Paquito Navarro 6-4 6-0 in a match that was only balanced in the ......read more
Qatar Makes Polo History with First-Ever National Team Debuting at Chestertons Polo in the Park
Landmark debut at London's Hurlingham Park signals Qatar's rising presence in the global polo scene.
Doha, Qatar – 14 July 2025: Qatar Polo Club (QPC), the country's official club for the development and promotion of polo, proudly debuted its first national polo team at the prestigious Chestertons Polo in the Park, held at the iconic Hurlingham Park in London in June.
This debut formed part of QPC's wider mission to integrate polo into Qatar's sporting and cultural fabric, and marked a competitive milestone as Team Doha opened their campaign with a decisive win against Rapid City from Switzerland—their first international match.
Over three days of high-level competition, Team Doha took to the field with confidence and purpose. Representing Qatar were four accomplished horsemen: Saleh Al ......read more
UFC® Brings World-Class MMA To Qatar in Historic “UFC® Fight Night” Debut in Doha on November 22
UFC®, the world’s leading mixed martial arts organisation, brings the Octagon® to Qatar for the first time in partnership with Visit Qatar on Saturday, November 22. This action-packed Fight Night at Doha’s state-of-the-art ABHA Arena marks a milestone moment for regional fans and UFC®’s global rise.
Fans are encouraged to register their interest via to have the best chance of securing tickets early.
Set for November 22, the unforgettable debut of UFC® FIGHT NIGHT DOHA will deliver a stacked lineup of thrilling bouts, spotlighting the best in combat sports and live entertainment. Marking a major milestone in UFC®’s regional expansion, the event brings the electrifying energy of a blockbuster showdown to fans in Doha and across the Middle East.
Known for hosting world-class sporting ......read more
Doha Film Institute's 'Geekend' Caught 'Em All with Another Successful Pop Culture Celebration
Geek communities from across Qatar united for a weekend of fun, gaming, and fandom
The event spotlighted vendors and artists, championing the local creative economy
Doha, Qatar;19 June 2025: Geekend, the region's premier pop culture event by Doha Film Institute, has concluded three days of jam-packed activities and geeky camaraderie. The event hosted an exciting array of floor activations and a lively stage programme with a special Pokémon spotlight at the Geekdom Building on Lusail Boulevard.
This edition of Geekend was presented in partnership with community activation group 'Nakama' to celebrate the intersection of anime and culture. The community-led event bridged gaps and brought together Geekdom's wide-ranging fanbase like never before, allowing for stronger engagement and ......read more
BNL Italy Major Premier Padel, Chingotto-Galan and Brea-Triay take the top spots. Gemma back at number 1
Rome is a lucky place for Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan, but so is Italy. It's been 343 days since the last time "Chingalan" beat Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia in a Premier Padel tournament: it happened in Genova, and it happened again in Rome, where Fede and Ale had already triumphed in the BNL Italy Major Premier Padel. A year later, the number 2 seeds are still celebrating, on a day that began with the victory of Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay in the women's tournament and the return of the Spanish player to number 1 in the FIP rankings. It was an extraordinary week at the Foro Italico, enhanced by a visit from IOC President Thomas Bach and a total of 33,000 spectators, a 10% increase compared to the 2024 ......read more
BNL Italy Major Premier Padel, day 5 Number 1 against number 2: the most awaited finals at the Foro Italico
The number 1 seeds against the number 2 seeds. The fans at the Foro Italico couldn't have dreamed of a better Sunday than the one they will watch from 6.30 p.m. CET, when the BNL Italy Major Premier Padel finals begin. Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia versus Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan in the men's draw; Ari Sanchez and Paula Josemaria versus Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay in the women's draw. These are the pairs that have won the most this year, and the ones that also competed for the first Major of 2025 in Doha.
MEN In Qatar, Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia lifted the trophy, and after failing to win last year, they are aiming to return to the throne in Rome. To earn the chance to do this, ......read more
BNL Italy Major Premier Padel, day 4 Guinart-Iglesias and Guerrero-Leal, the dream continues: an unmissable Saturday at the Foro Italico
It was a long, exciting day that kept padel fans glued to their seats at the Foro Italico’s Centre Court. Eight pairs still fighting for the
two BNL Italy Major Premier Padel titles: with IOC President Thomas Bach in Rome, welcomed by FIP President Luigi Carraro, there could be no better showcase for padel, with closely contested matches decided by just a few points.
MEN In their third tournament as a pair after Asuncion and Buenos Aires, Fran Guerrero and Javi Leal reached their first Major semifinal, which for Leal – in tears after the victory – is also his first ever in the Premier circuit, while Guerrero had already reached it last year in Kuwait. The victory came after a comeback and at the end of a two-hour and 35-minute marathon against Coki Nieto and Mike ......read more
Doha Film Institute Unveils Programme and Awards for Doha Film Festival to Celebrate World Cinema and Champion Important Voices
Remaining true to the Institute’s core mission of empowering underrepresented talent, Festival to champion important and authentic voices from around the world
Doha Film Festival to have four competition strands with total of over USD 300,000 in prize money to reward artistic excellence
Building on Ajyal’s successful foundation, Doha Film Festival provides a platform for independent, visionary filmmaking and meaningful cultural exchange
Cannes, France – Doha-Qatar; May 19, 2025: Doha Film Institute (DFI) today announced the programming and awards sections for the upcoming Doha Film Festival (DFF), reaffirming its commitment to fostering bold, original storytelling and spotlighting underrepresented cinematic voices and diverse perspectives from around the world.
The announcement was made ......read more
Eight Diverse Films Supported by Doha Film Institute Selected for 2025 Cannes Film Festival
Selected films underline DFI’s mission to champion important voices and amplify authentic storytelling from the Arab world and beyond
Ninth DFI supported film selected to compete for the prestigious Palme d’Or award
Doha, Qatar; 5 May 2025: Doha Film Institute (DFI) today announced that eight films supported through its grants programme have been selected for the 78th Cannes Film Festival, reaffirming the Institute’s enduring commitment to nurturing bold, original voices in world cinema.
Spanning a wide spectrum of genres, styles, and cultural narratives, this year’s selected films reflect the richness of global storytelling and underscore DFI’s mission to champion compelling, underrepresented perspectives from the Arab world and beyond.
The selected projects will be unveiled to ......read more
Premier Padel Lotto Brussels P2, day 4 Navarro-Bergamini in the semis again. First time for Di Nenno-Tello
The ‘sound of pala’ at the Gare Maritime Tour & Taxis. With a great comeback after losing the first set, Paquito Navarro and Lucas Bergamini – the number 7 seed in the Lotto Brussels P2 Premier Padel – reached their second semi-final in a row after a week ago in the Doha Major. The feeling between the Spanish and the Brazilian is improving match after match: it was Mike Yanguas and Coki Nieto (3) who were beaten 3-6 7-6 6-3 at the end of a match that lasted two hours and 18 minutes. But that of Paquito and Lucas was not the only victory against the predictions on the day in the men’s draw: in their first tournament as a pair, Argentinians Martin Di Nenno and Juan Tello (6) beat another new pair, that of Juan Lebron and Alex Ruiz (4), with a score of 6-3 ......read more
Jiwan and Alee Announce Exclusive Pop-Up Collaboration The Next Chapter of Middle Eastern Cuisine
Doha, Qatar – 23 April 2025: On May 1 and 2, Jiwan, the MICHELIN Bib Gourmand restaurant at the National Museum of Qatar, is joining forces with acclaimed Amman restaurant Alee, to celebrate the evocative flavours of the past, present, and future Middle East over lunch and dinner. The collaboration will see Alee’s renowned Chef Proprietor Ali Ghzawi, and Head Chef of Jiwan Morgan Perrigaud, join together to create a feast that’s as rich, complex, and captivating as the cultures that inspire it.
Sharing Chef Perrigaud’s culinary ethos of reimagining flavours of the region in new and exciting ways, Alee brings Jordanian culinary tradition into sharp modern focus through Chef Ghzawi’s refined take on the flavours of the Levant. Bound by a shared deep respect for heritage and a commitment to innovation, these ......read more
Premier Padel Lotto Brussels P2, day 1 Gare Maritime races already sold out. Today the debut of the world's top 4
From winning a FIP Bronze in Finland to the feat against Tino Libaak and Javi Garrido. It's a magical April for Alvaro Cepero and Agustin Torre, protagonists of the first day of the Premier Padel Lotto Brussels P2. Respectively number 39 and 72 in the FIP ranking, the Spanish and the Argentine qualified for the round of 16 by defeating 1-6 7-5 7-5 one of the pairs making their debut at the Gare Maritime de Tour&Taxis in Belgium. But the great protagonist was also the Brussels crowd, who filled the stands from the opening day, thanks also to the debut in the evening of home idol Clement Geens, who paired with Frenchman Thomas Leygue was, however, eliminated by Tolito Aguirre and Gonza Alfonso.
Other Belgian players will also be playing today: wild cards Maxime Deloyer and Isaac Huysveld will face world number 1s Arturo ......read more
Ooredoo Qatar Major Premier Padel, day 4 Coello and Tapia, the revenge is done. Semifinals on Friday
When Arturo Coello and Agustin Tapia faced Pablo Cardona and Leo Augsburger, the mind could only go back to that P1 round of 16 in Santiago, when the ‘Carburger’, one of the most interesting pairs of 2025, had eliminated the FIP number 1 ranked players. At the Khalifa Tennis&Squash Complex in Doha, a great match also emerged, as had happened in Chile, but this time Coello and Tapia – defending champions in the Ooredoo Qatar Major Premier Padel – prevailed with m a double 6-4, the result of two breaks in the decisive games of the two sets. Coello and Tapia, in the semifinals, will face Coki Nieto and Mike Yanguas (3), who at the end of a two-hour and 47-minute marathon eliminated Momo Gonzalez and Jon Sanz (5) 7-6 4-6 7-5. The other semifinal, the one ......read more
Ooredoo Qatar Major Premier Padel, day 3. From Riyadh to Doha, Goenaga and Caldera Goenaga and Caldera take a seat at the top table
Carmen Goenaga and Bea Caldera had started the season with a great result: the quarter-finals in the Riyadh Season P1, the opening tournament of the 2025. But the best was yet to come: the number 10 seed in the Ooredoo Qatar Major Premier Padel also reached the quarters in Doha, beating Ale Alonso and Andrea Ustero with a double 6-2. Goenaga and Caldera now have a tough mission against Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea (2), who still needed three sets to defeat Marina Guinart and Victoria Iglesias. The other quarter-finals that will open the day at the Khalifa Tennis&Squash Complex, starting at 3 p.m. local time (2 p.m. CET) will be Sainz/Llaguno (5)-Gonzalez/Fernandez (3), Sanchez/Josemaria (1)-Icardo/Jensen (9) and Ortega/Araujo (4)-Salazar/Virseda ......read more
Premier Padel, Motogp And Qatar Airways Serve Up Star-Studded Pro-AM
DOHA – 13 April 2025 – Ahead of the highly anticipated Ooredoo Qatar Major Premier Padel and the Grand Prix of Qatar this weekend, Premier Padel, MotoGP & Qatar Airways joined forces for an exclusive pro-am tournament at its stunning courts at the Waldorf Astoria Lusail.
The event featured MotoGP riders including Fabio Quartararo, Maverick Viñales, and Raul Fernandez, alongside team managers and key figures from across the paddock. They were joined by British pairing Catherine Rose & Aimee Gibson and Swedish pairing Simon Vasquez & Adam Axelsson ahead of their participation at the Ooredoo Qatar Major Premier Padel. Other notable participants included PSG legends Abdou Diallo, Sergio Rico, Didier Domi and Qatar SC’s Javi Martínez.
The tournament kicked off with a welcome from Premier ......read more
HISTORIC FERRARI ONE-TWO-THREE IN QATAR
Lusail, 02 March 2025 – The opening round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) will go down in motorsport history and in the memories of fans, thanks to a Ferrari triple victory at the Lusail circuit, home to the 1812 KM of Qatar. The Ferrari – AF Corse team, competing with the newly modified 499P Hypercars, showcased exceptional speed and strategy, setting the tone for an electrifing season ahead.
The victory was secured by Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina, and Nicklas Nielsen in the number 50 499P, crossing the line ahead of the number 83 car of AF Corse, driven by Yifei Ye, Robert Kubica, and Phil Hanson. Third place went to the other official Ferrari – AF Corse crew of Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado, and Antonio Giovinazzi.
The Maranello manufacturer delivered the perfect ......read more
TNA Wrestling's Mustafa Ali Announced World Champion of Super Slam III
Wrestling Icons including Shaheen and Matt Cardona also Won Titles at the Championship with Qatari Wrestler Classy Ali winning the Pre-Match Bout
Doha, Qatar – 23 February 2025: Aspire Ladies Sports Hall was transformed into a battleground on February 21-22, 2025, as Super Slam III brought together over 30 international and local professional wrestling legends and superstars, thrilling thousands of fans with a weekend of high-level action and unforgettable moments.
The in-ring action at Super Slam III was gripping with wrestlers competing for four intense championship title matches: the QPW Tag Team Championship, claimed by Razor H and 1D; the QPW King of Ladder Title, won by Shaheen after a breathtaking ladder match; the QPW Middle East Championship, secured by Matt Cardona; and the QPW World ......read more
QPW Super Slam III Press Conference Recap: Legends and Local Talent Take Center Stage
Doha, Qatar – 19 February 2025: Qatar Pro Wrestling (QPW) held a successful press conference today, featuring wrestling legends Mick Foley, The Maharaja (Jinder Mahal), Nick Nemeth (Dolph Ziggler), and Fallah Bahh, ahead of the highly anticipated Super Slam III. Classy Ali (Ali Al Majid), a local and reigning champion made a surprise visit to the press conference.
The event, set to take place at the Ladies Hall in Aspire Zone on February 21st and 22nd, 2025, promises to be the biggest Super Slam yet, showcasing a thrilling lineup of international wrestling superstars. Fans can still grab tickets, with options catering to all spectators, including VIP, Gold, and Silver seating categories through https://events.q-tickets.com/qatar/eventdetails/6231357502/qpw-superslam-iii or by contacting +974 5506 ......read more
QPW Super Slam III Secures Top-Tier Sponsors and Partners, Unveils Full Event Program and Agenda
Doha, Qatar – 16 February 2025: Qatar Pro Wrestling (QPW) is set to deliver its most anticipated wrestling event yet with Super Slam III, scheduled to take place at the Ladies Hall, Aspire Zone, Doha, on February 21-22, 2025.
As the countdown begins, QPW is proud to announce the official sponsors and partners supporting the event. With the backing of leading organizations, Super Slam III has attracted Qatar Calendar by Visit Qatar as the official Events and Tourism Partner, reinforcing the country’s growing reputation as a global sports and entertainment hub.
Super Slam III has secured collaborations with key industry leaders who will play an essential role in enhancing the event experience. TNA Wrestling joins as a Supporting Partner. This partnership is key as it is a signing for a long-term collaboration that extends ......read more
Baraha Musical Concert Returns at Msheireb Downtown Doha
Doha, Qatar – 9 February 2025: The Baraha Musical Concert is back at Barahat Msheireb, taking place over three days on 14, 15, and 18 February – with a unique blend of Gulf folk music and animated soundtracks in an open-air setting at Msheireb Downtown Doha.
In collaboration with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO), this year’s Baraha concerts are an opportunity to enjoy live performances while savouring a three-course meal in one of Doha’s most iconic destinations.
Dr. Hafiz Ali Abdulla, Senior Director of Corporate Communications at Msheireb Properties, said: “The Baraha Musical Concert is all about bringing people together through music, combining contemporary and traditional sounds in the beautiful setting of Barahat Msheireb. With live performances and great food, it’s an experience that ......read more
Titans Clash: SUPER SLAM Returns for its Third Edition
Qatar Pro Wrestling set to bring the world’s greatest wrestling legends to Doha on
21st- 22 nd February 2025
Doha, Qatar – 08 February 2025: Qatar Pro Wrestling (QPW), the region’s first and biggest wrestling club, announces the third edition of its mega wrestling event SUPER SLAM. To be held at the Ladies Hall in Aspire Zone on February 21 and 22, 2025, SUPER SLAM III will feature wrestling legends including Mustafa Ali, Dolph Ziggler, Matt Cardona, Hijo Del Vikingo, Alberto Del Rio, Bobby Lashley. Mick Foley and Jushin “Thunder” Liger will make special appearances, challenging all to a superior Titans Clash!
The two-day SUPER SLAM event will unleash an unprecedented lineup of 30 international wrestling superstars, marking QPW's continued commitment to establishing Qatar as a ......read more
Qatar Airways Extends Principal Partnership with Paris Saint-Germain until 2028
Renewed collaboration highlights shared values of excellence, blending the world of aviation, sports, fashion and lifestyle
January 28th 2025
Doha, Qatar – Qatar Airways, the world’s best airline as voted by Skytrax in 2024, is proud to announce the extension of its partnership with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) until 2028, reaffirming its commitment to one of the most iconic football clubs in the world, ushering in a new era of collaboration. This renewal strengthens the long-standing relationship between Qatar Airways and PSG, built on shared values of excellence, ambition, and innovation.
The announcement was made a few days following The Parisian’s victory over Manchester City F.C at the Parc des Princes Stadium in the UEFA Champions League – Europe’s premier football tournament where Qatar Airways ......read more
MENA Karting Championship Nations Cup 2024 Wraps Up in Style
Doha-Qatar- 22 December 2025 The eyes of the motorsport world have been on Qatar this week as the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) hosted the MENA Karting Championship Nations Cup 2024 for the second time at the Lusail International Circuit (LIC).
With strong displays of regional talent and racing action, the championship – held from 19-21 December – welcomed over 150 drivers from across 16 countries in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Marking the success of the championship, FIA President and Nations Cup founder Mohammed Ben Sulayem, said: “The MENA karting nations cup is an opportunity for us to showcase the best of our region. It brings global attention to MENA motorsport while offering young talent the honour of representing their nations.
“My congratulations to all competitors - ......read more
Premier Padel Hosts Latest Edition Of Sporting “Legends” Tournament During Qatar Grand Prix 2024
Sporting legends included Novak Djokovic, F1 world champion Max Verstappen, drivers Lando Norris, George Russell and Oscar Piastri, footballers Luis Figo and Marco Materazzi, and basketball’s Tony Parker.
Launched 2022, Premier Padel Legends Tour travels around the world bringing together the biggest sporting VIPs. Many more events to come from 2025 onwards.
Tournament organised by Premier Padel & PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi.
Doha, 1 December 2024 – Premier Padel, the world’s leading official professional padel tour, hosted the latest edition of the Premier Padel Legends Tour, bringing together some of the world’s biggest sporting VIPs to play padel in iconic places across the globe.
At the invitation of Premier Padel and PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, the November 2024 edition held ......read more
Novak Djokovic embraces Padel with Premier Padel - pictures and videos
Tennis icon Novak Djokovic - who recently highlighted padel's rapid growth and its impact on tennis - has now embraced the sport firsthand with Premier Padel. He joined Premier Padel Chairman Nasser Al-Khelaïfi for a padel match at the Premier Padel courts in Doha, once again showing the sport's dynamic appeal.
This also follows Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, George Russell, Pierre Gasly, Oscar Piastri all taking a break from the track to visit the same Premier Padel x Qatar Airways courts in Doha ahead of the Formula 1 Qatar GP.
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Dallah Holding Media Leads the Phygital Movement as Official WPC Member in Qatar…
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Carnegie Mellon hosts largest QCPC in event history…
Doha, Qatar – Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMUQ) hosted the fifth annual Qatar Collegiate Programming Competition (QCPC). The competition set a new record for participation, attracting a total of 114 teams, comprising 349 students and coaches from universities and high schools in Doha.
After the end of an intense and competitive weekend, CMU-Q’s Thang Bui-Nguyen, George ......read more
Ganeshan padmanabhan received the highly commended finance person of the year award at the hotelier ...…
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Visit Qatar announces partnership with E1 to bring world's first electric powerboat racing ...…
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Saudi podcast episode tops global YouTube charts as most-watched…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 3rd September 2024 – While the world is still absorbing Cristiano Ronaldo’s newly launched YouTube channel reaching 50 million subscribers in less than a week, another remarkable YouTube milestone has been thriving in the background of this. A podcast episode by Thmanyah, meaning ‘eight’ in Arabic, saw remarkably more views, 110 million so far, than ......read more
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