Qatar's Sports Sector

1st

Muslim and Arab country to host the FIFA World Cup

31

Major international Sporting events hosted by Qatar

About Qatar's Sports Sector

Qatar is investing in their sports industry and is becoming an internationally known sports hub. With that in mind, Qatar is looking to establish a $20 billion sports sector by licensing 150 sports companies before the opening kickoff of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Some of the types of companies that Qatar is looking to attract are sports service companies, legal companies, education and training, sportswear and equipment.

By establishing the Sports Business District, Qatar hopes to attract multinational sports companies that can take advantage of a number of incentives and service packages.

Qatar already has a large presence of Sports in the country with amenities such as Aspire Zone, Aspire Academy, Aspetar Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, and the eight stadiums being built for the FIFA World Cup. Aspire Zone is a 2.5 square kilometer sports complex with Khalifa International Stadium, Hamad Aquatic Center and Aspire Zone, the world’s largest multi-purpose sports hall. 

Qatar also hosts a number of major international sporting events including the ATP Qatar Open, the WTA Tour Tennis Championships, the Qatar Masters, the FIM Moto Racing World Championships, the FEI Equestrian Global Champions Tour, the IAAF Diamond League, IHF Handball Super Globe, and the FIVB Club World Championships. 

In preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar has also hosted the 2019 and 2020 FIFA Club World Cup. 

Qatar has also promoted itself further in the sport of soccer. Qatar Airways sponsors teams such as AS Roma (Italy), Boca Juniors (Argentina), Paris Saint Germain (France), FC Bayern Munich (Germany), Al Saad SC (Qatar), and K.A.S. Eupen (Belgium). Qatar Airways is also a FIFA marketing partner. FC Barcelona has also previously been sponsored by Qatar Foundation and Qatar Airways. 2011, Qatar Investment Authority bought Paris Saint Germain, turning it into one of the premier soccer teams in the world.

Qatar Airways sponsors 4 big International Football clubs including Paris Saint-Germain.

Key Organizations

Ministry of Culture and Sports (MOCS)

The MOCS is the government entity responsible for organizing programs to celebrate national events, regulating licenses to own and establish radio, television broadcasting stations, and monitoring the press, as well as distributing licenses to them.

Go to MOCS Guide

Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC)

The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy’s (SC) mission is to successfully deliver all infrastructure and host country planning and operations required for Qatar to host an amazing and historic FIFA World Cup in 2022.

Go to Supreme Committee Guide

Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI)

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) is responsible for the regulation of trade and industrial activities in Qatar. Its scope is to ensure fair trade and competition and restrict fraudulent and monopolistic activities.

Go to MOCI Guide

Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (IPA Qatar)

The IPA Qatar oversees investment promotion activities under the Invest Qatar brand and acts as the country’s umbrella organization for foreign direct investment attraction.

Go to IPA Qatar Guide

Al Faisal Holding

Al Faisal Holding is one of the leading diversified private holding companies in Qatar. Al Faisal has played a key role in the development of the economy of Qatar by attracting foreign investment.

Go to Al Faisal Holding Guide

Aspire Zone

Aspire Zone is a sports complex located in Doha, Qatar. The zone offers world-class training, sports medicine, research, and education facilities, which allows it to act as a destination for the international sports industry.

Go to Aspire Zone Guide

Aspetar Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Hospital

Aspetar is a world leading specialized orthopedic and sports medicine hospital, staffed by some of the world’s leading sports medicine practitioners and researchers. It is an accredited FIFA medical center of excellence. Aspetar is part of Aspire Zone.

Go to Aspetar Orthopedic Guide

Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry (QCCI)

The QCCI was established in 1963, and its primary function is to organize business interests and represent the Qatari private sector both locally and internationally and to support the country’s economic actors and productivity.

Go to QCCI Guide

Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA)

The key function of QBA is to work as the link between Qatar’s strategic plans and the activities of Qatari businessmen. QBA aims to play a leading role in the development of private sector activities at the local and international levels.

Go to QBA Guide