أمين عام مجلس التعاون يدين الاعتداءات الإيرانية المتكررة على ناقلات "…

أعرب جاسم محمد البديوي، الأمين العام لمجلس التعاون لدول الخليج العربية، عن إدانته واستنكاره الشديدين لاستمرار الاعتداءات الإيرانية المتكررة على ناقلات شركة /أدنوك/ الإماراتية والسفن التجارية في مضيق هرمز، مؤكدا أن هذه الاستهدافات الغاشمة تعد تصعيدا مرفوضا وانتهاكا جسيما لأمن وسلامة الملاحة البحرية.
وشدد الأمين العام للمجلس على ضرورة قيام إيران، وبشكل فوري، بوقف جميع أعمالها العدائية والمهددة للأمن والاستقرار في المنطقة والعالم، داعيا المجتمع الدولي إلى الضغط عليها لوقف هذه الأعمال العدائية.
كما جدد التأكيد على تضامن مجلس التعاون الكامل والراسخ مع دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، ووقوفه إلى جانبها ودعمه لجميع الإجراءات التي تتخذها لحماية أمنها وسيادة أراضيها ومصالحها.

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) has called upon the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to consistently apply the principles of transparency and consultation in a manner that preserves its credibility and strengthens trust among its Member Associations (MAs).

QFA also emphasised the importance of adhering to transparency and institutional governance in the positions and statements issued in the name of the national member associations of the AFC. noplasticplease.life

This came in an official letter addressed by Minister of Youth and Sports, and the QFA President H E Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani to the Asian Confederation regarding the joint statement issued on August 10 by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf), and the AFC.

Sheilh Hamad clarified in the letter that the QFA was not consulted, either formally or informally, prior to the issuance of the aforementioned statement.

Furthermore, the QFA did not receive any prior notice or draft of the statement, nor was it given the opportunity to comment on or contribute to its content before it was published in the name of the AFC and on behalf of its members.

He pointed out that any position presented as a collective stance of the member associations must be based on a clear consultation process preceding its announcement, and a collective consensus should not be assumed without reverting to the members.

He also stressed the importance of adhering to proper institutional procedures and standards of governance and transparency, noting that “the issuance of a statement speaking on behalf of the AFC members without consulting them raises questions about the mechanism followed in adopting such positions.”

Sheikh Hamad requested a written clarification from the AFC regarding the consultation process that preceded the issuance of the statement -if any- as well as the mechanism for notifying or consulting national member associations, and clarifying the basis upon which the AFC relied in speaking collectively on behalf of its members.

The QFA President concluded the letter by emphasising his keenness to address the matter in a constructive manner that preserves the unity of Asian associations and enhances trust and cooperation among them.

It is worth noting that the presidents of six Arab football associations, including Qatar, Egypt, and Morocco, had previously announced their support for Gianni Infantino, President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), affirming their backing for him and his efforts in leading and developing football at the international level.

Doha, Qatar: The story of Al Janoub Stadium is entering a new chapter.

On August 27, the iconic venue will officially open its doors to basketball as Al Janoub Arena hosts Qatar’s clash with China in the fourth window of the Asian qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027.

More than a competitive fixture, the game will provide an early test of readiness and offer fans a glimpse of the World Cup experience, exactly one year before the global tournament begins.

The FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 will stand apart as a landmark edition in the history of the competition. It will be the first World Cup hosted by an Arab country and the Middle East and North Africa region, and the first to be staged entirely within a single city, Doha.

For fans, this unique format will create the opportunity to attend more than one game in a single day.

The tournament will also play an important role in strengthening basketball culture and expanding the sport’s popularity across the region.

The Qatar national basketball team continue to build their competitive momentum as the country advances its preparations for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027. Qatar finished second in Group D of the first round of the Asian qualifiers with 10 points, behind Lebanon, to advance to the second round despite having already secured their place at the World Cup as hosts.

The China clash will be followed by home-and-away encounters with Japan and Republic of Korea in the upcoming windows.

These games form an integral part of a comprehensive preparation program aimed at ensuring that Qatar reach the highest possible level of readiness for the global tournament. They will also offer a practical opportunity to test some of the facilities and arenas that will stage World Cup competition.

Admission will be free for the Qatar-China encounter, allowing fans to enjoy the game while celebrating the energy and excitement of one of the world’s most popular sports.

The encounter will also be a standout moment in the “One Year to Go” campaign, marking the start of the final 12-month countdown to the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 and coinciding with the opening of Al Janoub Arena.

The transformation of Al Janoub Stadium into a purpose-built basketball arena is a powerful example of how Qatar continues to preserve and renew its sporting legacy.

It combines the venue’s distinctive architectural identity with innovation and sporting progress, giving the landmark a new role while extending its life beyond football. Al Janoub Arena is now poised to become one of the memorable venues of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027, carrying forward the legacy of Qatar’s hosting of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

On this occasion, Dr. Ahmad Abdulla Al-Buenain, Director General of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 Organizing Committee, said the Qatar-China game marks an important milestone on the road to the tournament, providing a valuable platform to assess Al Janoub Arena’s organizational and operational readiness, gauge fan engagement with the interactive experiences and accompanying activities, and strengthen the national team’s preparations through a major test against one of Asia’s leading basketball nations.Qatar 2027 Organizing Committee Director General Dr. Ahmad Abdulla Al-Buenain

He added: “Al Janoub Arena is no longer simply a stage for competition; it is a living symbol of innovative legacy and sustainable venue development. The Qatar-China encounter will put its readiness firmly in the spotlight one year before the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027. For the first time across the worlds of football and basketball, a landmark open-air World Cup stadium has undergone an innovative engineering transformation into a fully enclosed, sustainable indoor arena, ready to welcome the game’s biggest stars on the world stage. This experience confirms that Qatar is not only hosting major championships but setting new standards for sustainable sports infrastructure as a strategic asset supporting the country’s and the region’s long-term sporting development.”

The occasion also highlights the enduring nature of Qatar’s sporting legacy. Major tournaments may come to an end, but their legacy continues to evolve. Al Janoub Stadium, which formed part of the story of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, is now moving from football to basketball and opening a fresh chapter in its journey as it prepares to welcome a new generation of fans at the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027.

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) and Jetour announced a two-season sponsorship agreement, making it the Official Sponsor and naming rights holder of QSL 2 league, officially renaming it as Jetour League.

The agreement aligns with QSL’s strategic plan to develop its competitions, enhance their marketing and commercial value, and expand its partnerships with leading brands, thereby supporting the development of Qatar football.

Under the agreement, both entities will collaborate on several marketing and commercial initiatives and activities over the next two seasons, contributing to increased tournament attendance and fan engagement, and generating added value for both.

QSL Sales, Marketing and Communication Executive Director Hassan Rabiah Al Kuwari said, “We welcome Jetour to our list of partners and are proud of this agreement, which represents a significant addition to QSL’s commercial sponsorship portfolio. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration over the next two seasons, which’ll contribute to enhancing the tournament’s presence and development, and achieving the shared goals of both parties.”

Zaid Al Qatami, Vice-President, Al Waha for Cars, said, “We’re proud to partner QSL because we believe in supporting rising stars. Just as Jetour is a fast-growing global brand, we want to help create opportunities for the next generation of football talent in Qatar. We look forward to being part of their journey and celebrating their success

أعلن نادي باريس سان جيرمان الفرنسي، امس، تعاقده مع المهاجم الإسباني فيران توريس قادما من برشلونة، بعقد يمتد حتى عام 2031.
وقال النادي في بيان عبر موقعه الرسمي: «يسر نادي باريس سان جيرمان أن يعلن عن ضم فيران توريس.. وقع المهاجم الإسباني الفائز بكأس العالم عقدا مع النادي حتى عام 2031، وسيرتدي القميص الرقم 9». ويأتي انتقال توريس إلى باريس سان جيرمان بعد مفاوضات بين الناديين خلال الفترة الماضية، أفضت إلى اتفاق بشأن رحيل اللاعب، الذي أبدى رغبته في خوض تجربة جديدة مع الفريق الفرنسي. وانضم اللاعب البالغ من العمر /26 عاما/، إلى برشلونة عام 2022 قادما من مانشستر سيتي الإنجليزي، وخاض معه 207 مباريات، سجل خلالها 65 هدفا في مختلف المسابقات.
وخلال فترة وجوده مع برشلونة، توج اللاعب بثلاثة ألقاب في الدوري الإسباني، إلى جانب كأس ملك إسبانيا وكأس السوبر الإسباني مرتين.