Qatar celebrates successful delivery of the most compact, accessible and family-friendly FIFA World Cup™ in history The first FIFA World Cup™ in the Middle East and Arab world reached a magnificent conclusion on Sunday 18 December with Argentina lifting the trophy for the third time after a dramatic final at Lusail Stadium in Qatar. In front of a capacity crowd of 88,966, Argentina won 4-2 on penalties after a mesmerising match ended 3-3 after extra-time. Lionel Messi scored the opening goal in the first half with a penalty before Angel Di Maria doubled the advantage soon after following a sweeping counter-attack. Late in the game, Kylian Mbappe hauled France level with two goals — the first a penalty — to force extra-time and give Les Bleus momentum. Messi looked to have won the match when he forced the ball home after 108 minutes but Mpabbe completed his hat-trick with a second penalty soon after to force a shoot-out. Argentina were in control of the shoot-out throughout and completed victory with Gonzalo Montiel’s winning spot-kick. It was the first time a final ended 3-3 and contained the second World Cup final hat-trick in history. The tournament set a record for the number of goals with 172. Ahead of Sunday’s final, a stunning closing ceremony was held featuring a raft of stars, including Dana, Davido, Aisha, Manal, Balqees, Rahma, RedOne, Ozuma, Gims and Nora. A host of songs from the tournament’s Official Soundtrack were performed while 32 flying orbs paid tribute to each participating nation. The final was the 64th match of the tournament, which got underway at Al Bayt Stadium on 20 November. More than 3.4 million tickets were sold for the matches, which were held at eight state-of-the-art stadiums, all located within an hour’s journey time of central Doha. Qatar hosted the most compact edition of the FIFA World Cup in modern history, with fans revelling in the opportunity to attend more than one match a day during the early stages of the tournament. During the 29 days, Qatar welcomed more than 1.4 million fans to the country. While fans enjoyed exciting football on the pitch, Qatar hosted a vast number of entertainment activations across the country, including the FIFA Fan Festival™ at Al Bidda Park, which welcomed more than 1.8 million visitors, and the Corniche Activation. The tourist attractions all provided an opportunity for fans to celebrate their shared love of football in what proved a beautiful exchange of cultures from across the globe. H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi, Secretary General, Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), and Chairman, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC (Q22), said: “Qatar is incredibly proud to have hosted a landmark and unforgettable edition of the FIFA World Cup. This tournament has inspired billions of people across the Middle East, Arab world and globally. Through football, we have bridged the gap between East and West and showcased the very best of our people and culture. The social, cultural, economic and environmental benefits of hosting this magnificent tournament will be felt for decades to come.” Eng. Yasir Al Jamal, Director General, SC, said: “It has been an incredible journey – not just the last 29 days – but the entire 12 years leading up to the tournament. Back in 2010, we told the world to ‘Expect Amazing’ and we have delivered in spectacular fashion. Thanks to outstanding planning and collaboration with our trusted countrywide and international stakeholders, we have delivered an exciting fan experience, smooth transport operations and the most accessible FIFA World Cup in history. I pay tribute to all our dedicated staff and trusted partners for always going the extra mile and delivering a truly unique edition of the FIFA World Cup.” Nasser Al Khater, CEO, Q22, said: “When fans across the globe look back on Qatar 2022, they will remember exciting action on the pitch, fantastic stadiums and a memorable fan experience. We delivered our mission to host a joyous celebration of the most popular sport on the planet – one where fans united through their shared passion for football. We are proud to have hosted the most compact, innovative and family-friendly FIFA World Cup ever – one that will deliver a sustainable legacy for communities in Qatar, across the region and globally. This tournament has set a benchmark for future mega events – and everyone who played a key role over the past 12 years should be very proud of their contribution.”

Reimagined experience of football, music and entertainment a resounding success in 2022 Fans share their experiences on the greatest football party in the world Al Bidda Park venue was connected to seven cities across the globe through satellite events As the climax of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ approaches, the FIFA Fan Festival™ at Al Bidda Park in Doha, Qatar has seen more than 1.8 million fans enjoy the live broadcast of games and the vibrant entertainment on offer at the venue. Opening on Saturday, 19 November 2022, the FIFA Fan Festival has been the hub for both international and local fans during the tournament, showing every FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 game on an iconic 1,800 square meter screen and providing free entertainment with some of the most famous names from music scenes around the world, including Diplo, Maluma, Kizz Daniel, Nora Fatehi, Trinidad Cardona and Calvin Harris. “After years of dedicated work, it has been a joy seeing fellow football enthusiasts from all over the world come together at the FIFA Fan Festival to celebrate football,” said Mead Al Emadi, Director of the FIFA Fan Festival, Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC). “Bridging the gap between East and West is an important part of the legacy of staging the first World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world, and the FIFA Fan Festival has played a big part in this journey. I want to thank my incredible teams for their hard work over the past years for coming together to deliver this amazing project. Our success would not have been possible without all of their tireless efforts.” Gerdine Lindhout, FIFA Head of Experiential Marketing & Promotion, added: “The FIFA Fan Festival has proven to be the soul of the tournament, bringing together millions of fans from every corner of the globe to share and express their passion for the beautiful game. It has been the perfect party to complement the greatest show on Earth: the FIFA World Cup!” The 145,000 square meter and 40,000 capacity venue has welcomed an average of 70,000 visitors per day, with 146 music artists having performed 162 hours of live music, and more than 700,000 beverages sold throughout the tournament. Fans from every nation have experienced all that the venue has to offer. “This is my fifth time visiting the FIFA Fan Festival and I love it!” shared France supporter Salim Ghana, 27. “I try to come whenever I can to watch the games, enjoy the great music and for the food as well. I really love meeting fans from all over the world and this has been a great place to do that. It is really a unique experience, and this is the best World Cup ever!” Fellow France supporter Irina, 30, spoke of her excitement in sharing the experience with new friends, saying: “I really like celebrating with other fans, hugging them, and cheering all together – and the FIFA Fan Festival is the perfect place for it! You meet people from all over, watch the matches and dance together. It is brilliant!” Argentina fans Federico, 33, and Luciana, 29, have been in Doha since the beginning of the tournament, going to all La Albiceleste matches and have visited the FIFA Fan Festival multiple times during their stay, not only for the football. “It has been so nice to meet fans from Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Mexico, and watch the games. The atmosphere has been amazing, and it’s been special to see everyone enjoying it together!” Rio, 35, who is attending with his wife, father and two-month-old baby, emphasised the family-friendly nature of the venue, saying: “The organisation is really good and it’s a good place for families!”

Football legends look forward to showpiece final at Lusail Stadium Tonight, at Lusail Stadium in Qatar, either Argentina or France will lift the FIFA World Cup™ Winner’s Trophy for the third time. It is a tantalising match-up and will provide a fitting finale to the first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world. France is aiming to become the first team to defend the title since Brazil in 1962, while Argentina is aiming to end a 36-year wait to reclaim the famous prize and become the first South American team to win the FIFA World Cup since Brazil in 2002. With the big kick-off only hours away, we caught up with a host of FIFA World Cup Ambassadors to get their thoughts on the match-up. Legendary defender Marcel Desailly, who helped France win their maiden title in 1998, expects Les Bleus to win 2-1 after extra-time. “France will win the World Cup, as they are in a positive dynamic right now,” he said. “Even though they lost five first-choice players before the tournament, they have still reached the final. They are on the verge of an historic moment for French football – and in the modern game – as it is not easy to repeat what they achieved in Russia in 2018.” Qatar 2022 presents Lionel Messi with his final opportunity to claim the coveted trophy. Messi is the neutral’s choice to win – and Germany legend Lothar Matthäus, a World Cup champion in 1990, is expecting a famous victory for one of the greatest players in the history of the game. “I thought before the World Cup started that Argentina will win the trophy, so why change my mind now,” said Matthäus. “To me, Argentina is the favourite, even though there is not a big difference between both teams. They both have players that can make a difference, especially Messi for Argentina and Kylian Mbappe for France, but I feel Argentina has a little bit more spirit than France, so I expect them to win the title.” Australia legend Tim Cahill sees the final as a contrast between the emotion and spirit of Argentina and the technical proficiency of Didier Deschamps’s French side. “A lot will come down to France’s play down the wings and their crossing, being quick and more dynamic, whereas Argentina will be more compact and resilient, and like against Croatia, they will try and hit France on the transition,” he said. “For me personally, I think France will win 2-1 from a technical standpoint, but from an emotional standpoint, Argentina will win on penalties.” The difficulty of predicting Sunday’s final should not come as a surprise. Even Ivory Coast legend Yaya Toure sees the challenge of separating these two final combatants. “When you see both teams, they are very similar, so it’s difficult to predict how this final will unfold,” he said. “Both teams are good defensively and have different ways of attacking. I think this game may go to penalties, with France winning the shoot-out.” FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final Predictions: Ali Al Habsi: Argentina 2-1 France Cafu: Argentina 2-1 France Fahad Al Kubaisi: Argentina 2-1 France Ghanim Al Muftah: Argentina 2-1 France Lothar Matthäus: Argentina 2-1 France Luis Hernandez: Argentina 2-0 France Marcel Desailly: Argentina 1-2 France (after extra-time) Mehdi Mahdavikia: Argentina win on penalties Mohammed Sadoon Al Kuwari: Argentina 2-1 France Nadia Nadim: Argentina 1-2 France Sara Essam: Argentina win on penalties Tim Cahill: Argentina 1-2 France Wesam Qutob: Argentina 2-1 France Yaya Toure: France win on penalties Younis Mahmoud: Argentina 1-3 France

Former England captain hails fan experience and quality on the pitch David Beckham has hailed the quality of the fan experience at Qatar 2022 and praised the tournament for uniting fans from across the globe. The former England captain, who appeared in three FIFA World Cups for the Three Lions, discussed the highlights of the tournament – in particular the compact nature, fan experience and quality of play. “Seeing the fans come together and the level of football – it’s been amazing. It’s been a privilege to see the excitement and the fun the fans are having,” said Beckham, who twice reached the World Cup quarter-finals with England. Qatar has hosted the most compact edition of the FIFA World Cup™ in modern history – with all eight stadiums within an hour’s journey time of central Doha. It has meant fans enjoying the opportunity to attend more than one match a day. Beckham said the timing of the tournament – in the middle of the season for many leagues around the world – had boosted the level of play on the field. “The level of football has been incredible. I was always a supporter of playing the World Cup in the middle of the season because I knew the players would be fresh and the fitness and energy levels would be higher.” Beckham said Argentina’s victory over the Netherlands was his favourite game of Qatar 2022 and picked out two goals as his favourites of the tournament: Richarlison’s scissor-kick for Brazil against Serbia and Luis Chavez’s free-kick for Mexico against Saudi Arabia. He went on to discuss his stars of the tournament. “I have loved Morocco’s midfield – their elegance and the way they play the game. Jude Bellingham had a great tournament for England, and Bukayo Saka,” said Beckham. He added: “Kylian Mbappé has had a great tournament – whenever he gets the ball at his feet, you can feel the energy in the stadium lift. And Lionel Messi – what can you say? He’s a special individual on and off the field. It feels different watching him play in this World Cup. He’s got great team-mates around him, but he has been the leader – and you can feel it in every single game. It’s special to see.” As for England’s performance, Beckham said head coach Gareth Southgate and his players should be proud of their display against France, which ended in a narrow 2-1 defeat at Al Bayt Stadium. “We have real quality, and the England players will take this experience to the next tournament. The fans are right behind us, the future’s looking bright. We have a lot of young players who will learn from this and take it on to the Euros and the next World Cup.”

Tournament organisers work with key stakeholders to promote plastic reduction strategies Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and Coca-Cola Middle East have announced the introduction of 100% recycled bottles for Coca-Cola’s range of beverages across official FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ venues, including stadiums and fan zones. Aligning with the SC’s key initiatives on responsible plastic recycling, Coca-Cola’s pilot of 100% rPET bottles marks the first time the packaging will be in circulation at a FIFA World Cup™ tournament and serves as Coca-Cola’s debut in locally producing 100% rPET bottles in the region. As part of this pilot initiative, 350ml Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta bottles, plus 500ml Arwa water bottles, are available in 100% rPET packaging. Eng. Bodour Al Meer, the SC’s Sustainability Executive Director, said: “In addition to our One Tide programme, the pilot of Coca-Cola Middle East’s 100% rPET bottles will significantly reduce the impact of single-use plastics and aligns to our concerted efforts to leave a sustainable legacy long after the FIFA World Cup 2022.” Tolga Cebe, Vice President & General Manager Middle East, The Coca-Cola Company, said: “Piloting the 100% rPET bottles for our Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta beverages, and Arwa water, during the tournament marks a major milestone for our operations in the region. It is an important step towards our global World Without Waste ambition to collect and recycle a bottle or can for everyone sold by 2030. For Coca-Cola Middle East, this is part of a journey, and we aim to continue to champion waste collection projects and minimise our impact through local partnerships and initiatives.” In addition to the 100% rPET bottles, Coca-Cola Middle East has placed dedicated recycling bins across Qatar 2022 venues and is educating volunteers and fans on responsible recycling through its on-ground and on-screen communication, ensuring recyclable plastic waste is placed in the right bins for further repurposing. The SC is also proud to announce that plastic bottles segregated and collected during the tournament will be recycled and converted into rPET bottles in-country, effectively closing the loop and leaving behind a green legacy – one of the SC’s key objectives. This was greatly supported by Coca-Cola Middle East’s efforts. Through this initiative and the SC’s One Tide programme, Qatar is taking great strides to reduce the amount of plastic waste generated in the country and across the region. “Our immediate objective is to raise awareness and encourage sustainable behaviours among people in Qatar – and globally – which helps to enable a circular economy for plastics,” Al Meer added. Click here to learn more about the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Sustainability Strategy.

Doha, December 17, 2022: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has achieved outstanding success in devoting all its resources to ensure that, throughout the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, all stakeholders operate various radiocommunications applications, equipment and broadcasting systems as required and without interruption due to any radio interference. During large-scale events, like the World Cup, a wide range of radio applications and a significant number of radio equipment are used within a limited area, making it challenging to meet all radio spectrum requirements and ensure continuity of communication without radio interference. CRA has been eager over the previous years to develop its radio spectrum monitoring system, in line with the significance of hosting this historic event in the country. In order to achieve this, it has enhanced and upgraded several fixed and mobile monitoring stations and added sensor stations in several areas close to the official tournament venues. In addition, three months before the tournament kicked off, CRA conducted proactive field scan measurements, that required nearly 6,500 working hours, for monitoring all critical radio frequency bands to make sure they are radio interference free and to find suitable alternative for those affected, prior to the start of the tournament. To monitor the radio spectrum during the tournament, CRA relied on state-of-the-art systems and technologies, employing a system that can monitor the radio spectrum up to 40 Gigahertz (GHz) and efficiently locate the source of the interference. Additionally, CRA used its supporting system to monitor the unauthorized usage of drones. Furthermore, CRA’s technically specialized teams were available during all matches, with state-of-the-art Spectrum Analyzers and Automatic Direction-finding Receivers, to help in validating the source of radio interference, if it occurs. Throughout the tournament, CRA did not record any radio interference cases on the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) operations, while a limited number of secondary cases were recorded on other services beyond the scope of FIFA's operational activities. CRA swiftly took the necessary corrective measures in this regard.

Qatar, December 17, 2022 – In a celebration of fashion, music and culture, Qatar Fashion United By CR Runway, presented by Qatar Creates and CR Runway, showcased over 150 designers from six continents and 50 countries, featuring renowned names in fashion and regional and international music superstars. The mammoth show in front of a sell-out crowd of more than 20,000 spectators at Ras Abu Aboud 974 Stadium last night, two days before the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ finals. Conceived by Qatar Museums Chairperson, Her Excellency Sheikha Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, curated by French editor and visionary stylist, Carine Roitfeld, and directed by CR Runway CEO, Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld, Qatar Fashion United by CR Runway presented a dazzling array of looks from both established and up-and-coming designers. 21 Qatar-based brands presented by M7 – Qatar’s creative hub for entrepreneurship in fashion, design, and technology – have participated in the event. Speaking at the sidelines of the event, Her Excellency Sheikha Mayassa said: “Qatar Fashion United by CR Runway celebrated music, fashion, art and architecture in the unique 974 stadium. An accumulation of years of hard work, QFU brought together people from all corners of the world, demonstrating the true power of culture — bringing together disciplines of fashion, music, art, heritage and football to connect people and transcend borders. There could have been no better time to celebrate fashion and football than now, in the final days of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and I am so proud of all we have achieved - especially the Qatari and regional designers whose creativity and talent will lead the way for the future of fashion in the region.” All proceeds from the show will benefit Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation that provides educational opportunities to underserved children and youth and empowers women to become active members of their communities.

Before every kick-off at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, two fans in the accessibility seats have been invited to meet their heroes and be a part of the pre-match ceremony. It is a small gesture – but one which means an incredible amount for those lucky enough to experience it. Ten-year-old Aiden Bell was chosen to line up with England ahead of their quarter-final match against France at Al Bayt Stadium – and for his dad, George, seeing his son next to Three Lions captain Harry Kane was a mind-blowing moment. “It was amazing – words can’t do justice to how proud that made me. Watching the national anthem at a World Cup quarter-final and seeing Aiden there – it was unbelievable,” said George, an accountant who has lived in Qatar since 2017. He added: “The accessibility at this World Cup is absolutely amazing. From the moment you arrive, everything is brilliant – the parking, the security, the volunteers – everyone is so helpful. Everything is very clearly signposted, and the facilities are very good. Aiden loves coming to games – this is his third so far – and we are having a great time.” Ahmed Al Bahar, from Kuwait, was chosen to be on the pitch for the France team ahead of kick-off – and he was full of praise for the accessibility features of the tournament. “This is the number one experience of my life,” said Ahmed. “It was a dream. On the pitch, I couldn’t believe I was there. It’s like you’re somewhere else. It’s amazing.” He continued: “This is one of the best accessibility experiences I have seen. From the moment I got to the stadium, everyone was so helpful. The entrance is wonderful and there are many rest rooms – which is a big deal for disabled fans. The seating is beyond amazing, and I thank everyone organizing this event – it has been incredible.” The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and FIFA have successfully delivered the most accessible FIFA World Cup in history. The tournament has included a vast range of accessibility features, including five types of accessible tickets, sensory rooms, audio descriptive commentary for blind and partially sighted fans in Arabic and English, mobility assistance services in the last mile and inside stadiums, and facilities to ensure the safety and comfort of all fans. Tournament preparations were supported by the Accessibility Forum, which was launched by the SC in 2016 and meant disabled fans contributed to the development of facilities and projects to ensure this edition of the FIFA World Cup catered for every section of society. Khalid Al Naama, Executive Director, Community Engagement & Commercial Development, said: “From the very start, our goal was to host the most accessible FIFA World Cup in history – and we are beyond proud to see our plans being delivered successfully." “The feedback we have received from members of the accessibility community has been excellent and we are happy that our commitment in this area is helping to drive the accessibility agenda in Qatar and across the region. We are sure this will prove to be one of the enduring legacies of the first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world.” Hala Ousta, Senior Diversity & Accessibility Manager, FIFA, said: “Accessibility and inclusivity have been key principles of delivering the tournament. They have been embedded across different strategies and can be seen at all eight stadiums – including infrastructure, accessible parking, five types of accessible seating, accessible toilets and sensory rooms. “Our accessibility work is complemented by an exclusive programme of randomly selecting fans, getting them to enjoy the pre-match ceremony on the pitch and lining up alongside the players and officials. It is something to celebrate the most accessible tournament we’ve had to-date.”

Graffiti artist Michael Conjusta is creating murals outside Qatar 2022 stadiums Graffiti artist Michael Conjusta is impressing football fans from across the globe with his eye-catching murals. The 44-year-old Filipino, a long-term Qatar resident, has been creating artwork as part of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy’s (SC) Cultural Activation Programme, which is hosting talent during the FIFA World Cup™ to complement the festive atmosphere in the country. Conjusta has been creating colourful murals at Al Bayt, Lusail, Al Janoub and Al Thumama stadiums and the Doha Corniche. He says he is honoured to be part of the first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world. We caught up with Conjusta to find out more about his creations and his World Cup experience so far. Tell us about yourself. I am originally from the Philippines, but I’ve been living in Qatar since 1998. I’m a painter, interior decorator and face and body painter. Before I moved to Qatar as an interior decorator, I was still studying architecture. I decided to make the move for a better living opportunity. I also had dreams of becoming a doctor one day, but here I am! How and when did you start performing as a professional artist? I first started drawing when I was eight years old. I really enjoyed it from the start. I’m still progressing as a professional graffiti artist as I’m still exploring different techniques and learning about this art form. Describe your art and the passion behind it. What I create is a mix of graffiti and murals. Graffiti is more about spontaneous writing, lettering, sketching and scribbles, while murals are usually larger and more intentional drawings that could vary in complexity. I find this type of art to be challenging because I have to apply what is on my mind and make it instantly work on the surface. During my live art performances, I am conscious of the fans and competing teams, so I like to include elements from the matches or the tournament, like La’eeb. I like to think that I’m a positive person and aim to reflect that in my work, give my best and enjoy the end result with fans. How has your World Cup experience been so far? I am really enjoying contributing to the art and culture celebrations, especially when people praise my work and ask for a selfie. I feel like a superstar! I am always eager to meet new people and make new friends. What has been your favourite part of the tournament so far? My favourite part is after every game when fans of the winning team leave the game cheering, especially in the metro. It feels like a fiesta. How do you feel about performing at the first FIFA World Cup in the region? Really happy. After living in Qatar for the past 24 years, I consider this country to be my second home and I feel proud of what they have been able to achieve. I believe that it’s my chance to show gratitude to Qatar for welcoming me and hosting me all these years. How do you feel about being a part of World Cup entertainment? It feels amazing! Everyone is proud of me, especially my family and friends back home in the Philippines. Seeing fans pose and take photos with my artwork has also made me feel very special. It really means a lot. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience to showcase my talent to everyone visiting from around the world. It’s amazing exposure for me as an artist. Which team are you supporting? My all-time favourites, Argentina!

Meet the 76-year-old volunteering legend from Germany who is supporting Qatar’s FIFA World Cup™ A 76-year-old volunteer from Germany is participating in his fifth FIFA World Cup™ in Qatar. Hubert Bihler is overjoyed to be supporting the first edition of the tournament in the Middle East and Arab world. Bihler is one of more than 20,000 volunteers involved in this year’s World Cup. He is supporting media operations at Stadium 974 – one of eight state-of-the-art tournament venues and the first fully-demountable stadium in FIFA World Cup history. Here, we caught up with Bihler to learn more about his experience in Qatar. Tell us about yourself. How did you start volunteering? I am from Dunningen in the Black Forest region, close to France and Switzerland. I have been a football enthusiast all my life. I worked as a sports and mathematics teacher, but was always involved in football. I was a player and coach. Football was always a part of my life and after I retired, I began to volunteer in mega events. My first experience was the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. From there, I fell in love with volunteering. Tell us about your previous volunteering experiences. I have volunteered at five FIFA World Cups: in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, and now in 2022. I was also a volunteer at the 2011 Women’s World Cup. I sometimes joke that I have more World Cup participations than Messi. What does your role as a media operations volunteer entail? We support the smooth experience of media who are here to cover the tournament. Recently I managed over 130 photographers who were assigned to capture the action during Mexico versus Poland. What is unique about this experience in Qatar? This is actually my first volunteering experience in the Arab world and so far, the generosity and hospitality of people in Qatar have impressed me. It’s all about the encounters we have. Volunteering enriches my life in a great manner. What motivated you to become a Qatar 2022 volunteer? The 2018 FIFA World Cup was actually going to be my last event as a volunteer, but my wife unexpectedly passed away. I wanted another challenge so I decided to apply to volunteer in Qatar. How has your volunteer experience been so far? I have experienced many memorable moments here in Qatar. A big one was seeing volunteers from all parts of the world recognise me from other FIFA events. This World Cup has a wonderful, friendly atmosphere. It’s nice to see fans celebrating in a peaceful manner, with respect for one another. Which team are you supporting? Now that my beloved Germany didn’t qualify for the round of 16, I will be supporting Brazil. They have a great team and I also have many Brazilian friends.

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs filed criminal complaints against consolidators and deconsolidators who abandoned some 7,000 Balikbayan boxes meant for the families of Overseas Filipino Workers. To recall, the BOC found in October that 32 containers of balikbayan boxes were abandoned by consolidators and de-consolidators from August 2021 to July 2022 containing 6,693 balikbayan boxes. In a statement, the bureau said that BOC data and complaints received from OFWs, the consolidators following consolidators were found to have abandoned Balikbayan boxes: All Win Cargo LLC Island Kabayan Express Cargo LLC Carlos Martin Guinto Co. GM Multi Services Anhar Al Mawalah Trading Their deconsolidators include CMG Int'l Movers and Cargo Services, Cargoflex Haulers Corp., FBV Forwarders and Logistics, Inc. and Etmar Int'l Logistics. “For our fellow OFWs who have been victims of the said companies, you can contact the BOC to strengthen the cases against the said exploitative consolidators and deconsolidators,” the BOC said. Earlier, the BOC also said it was looking into blacklist such forwarders, consolidators and de-consolidators. It also reminded OFWs to email batas@customs.gov.ph with [BALIKBAYAN BOXES] as the email subject and include their contact details. Source: PhilStar

Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism, in association with Alchemy Project are glad to announce that Arab Legend Tamer Hosny is coming to perform live in Doha. The concert will take place on December 13,2022 in Doha Golf Club. Event is sponsored by Ooredoo, Coca-Cola and Qatar Duty Free, and held under Qatar Live 2022 series of events. Tamer Hosny is a pop singer, actor, composer, lyricist, director, producer and novelist. His artistic career began in 2002. Extensive enthusiasm, hard work, and passion in terms of music and acting made him within 5 years the most promising celebrity/singer in the Middle East & Africa. His masterpiece in music is magically amazing. His songs possess a strong convincing power, dominated deeply over mind and emotions from fans all over the world. The concert’s age restrictions are 21+. Guests must present a valid ID at the entrance. Tickets start from $75, available on Tixbox.com. “We are thrilled to host an Arab Legend Tamer Hosny. His show is one of the immense live sparking performances in Arab world and we are honored to delight audience and see excitement of amazing Doha”, said Mac.s.Far, CEO of Alchemy Project. About Tamer Hosny Tamer Hosny is a pop singer, actor, composer, lyricist, director, producer and novelist. His artistic career began in 2002. Extensive enthusiasm, hard work, and passion in terms of music and acting made him within 5 years the most promising celebrity/singer in the Middle East & Africa. His albums and films (both past and present) have achieved best sales and wills. His masterpiece in music is magically amazing. His songs possess a strong convincing power, dominated deeply over mind and emotions from fans all over the world. His lyrics are remarkable, mainly surprising most of the time; as he introduces innovative phrases to make it simply unique and meaningful. His wide variety of audience members love his music, and support his record-breaking best sales. As a movie actor, his acting is very spontaneous. He performs every challenging and diverse role in very realistic ways. Tamer enjoys writing his own movie scripts, utilizing his creative mind. His movies have achieved mostly ‘box office hits’ within the Middle East. International Collaborations "Bokra-Tomorrow" Charity Single Tamer sang Bokra Tomorrow (A Better You, Better Me) a charity single that was released on 11/11/2011 at 11:11PM, along with Shakira, Rim Banna, Akon, Diana Karazon, Marwan Khoury, Latifa, Souad Massi, Hani Mitwassi, Saber El Roba3i, Kathem El Saher, Wa3ed, Sherine and other Arab Artists. The single will distribute the proceeds of its donations to various organisations, institutions and charities with arts and culture programs. The eight minute song was written by Majida Al-Roumi, and produced by Quincy Jones and RedOne. Duet with Shaggy Tamer Hosny has recorded a new duet song with Shaggy, named "Smile". The song, written and composed by Tamer Hosny, will be distributed all over the world. The music video has been released at the beginning of 2012; the music video was shot in New York City, and it has achieved huge success; it has achieved more than one million views in only 3 days on YouTube, and for this exceptional growth rate, YouTube awarded the music video a trending medal. Duet with Snoop Dogg Tamer Hosny has released a duet song with Snoop Dogg, Named Si L Sayed. It was released in 2012. Tamer Hosny and Snoop Dogg shot the music video in Los Angeles, the music video has achieved a big success Around the world Music Collaboration with Akon Tamer Hosny has recorded one of his best hits with the international singer Akon in 2013 the music video was filmed in Miami USA on May 2013. And have achieved a very big success in the Middle East and internationally. Duet song with Jason derulo Tamer Hosny was chooser by Coca-Cola to sing the official World Cup song in 2018 Representing Egypt in a duet song with Jason derulo. He was chosen to sing the official song for the CAF u23 in 2019 He was chosen to sing the official song of the World Cup for the special needs along with Avril Lavigne and Luis Fonsi in 2019. Winning a world Guinness record for the most contribution to a bulletin board was achieved by Tamer Hosny (Egypt) and presented to him by his fans in marina mall Abu Dahbi on December 6 2019 as in 2017 he helped Egypt to enter Guinness records with the biggest blood donation campaign in the world.