Doha Bolstered by World-Class Partners for 2030 Asian Games Bid

Doha’s bid for the 2030 Asian Games has been boosted by support from world-leading

international partners including: Qatar Airways, beIN, Qatar Foundation, Aspire Academy,

and Ooredoo each of which have fully committed to help Doha 2030 deliver the most

spectacular and engaging Asian Games.

The globally-recognised organizations bring decades of specialised, best-in-class experience

and expertise to Doha 2030 and reinforce the certainty the bid is ready to offer Asia. As a

result, Doha 2030 will be able to focus on providing a Games legacy that starts immediately

and benefits all Asian National Olympic Committees (NOCs).

Qatar Foundation, which is home to some of the world’s leading educational institutes as

well as world-class sporting facilities, will play a central role in ensuring that Doha 2030

pushes boundaries and focuses on bringing benefits to the Asian Olympic family.

Mrs Machaille Hassan Al-Naimi, President of Community Development, Qatar Foundation,

said: "Qatar Foundation and Doha 2030 share a commitment to providing opportunities for

people within Qatar, across the region, and beyond to fulfil their potential, and a belief in

the power of sport to empower, inspire, and unify.

"Our support for Doha 2030 – in the form of our knowledge, experience, infrastructure, and

ethos as an organization – reflects Qatar Foundation’s role in driving innovation and

fostering social development through sport and education. We are proud to play our part in

Doha’s bid to host a 2030 Asian Games that celebrates Asia’s cultural diversity and leaves a

true human and social legacy. Doha 2030 will also partner with Qatar Museums to highlight

the importance of sport and culture and organise associated events and activations that

showcase the culture and traditions of Asia.

The internationally-known Aspire Zone Foundation, has state-of-the-art sports venues and

through Aspire Academy is dedicated to the development of youth athletes. It is also home

to the world-leading sports medicine hospital Aspetar which provides specialised,

best-in-class support for athletes. The Aspire Zone Foundation a tangible legacy product of

the Doha 2006 Asian Games. Mr. Mohammed Khalifa Alsuwaidi, CEO of Aspire Zone

Foundation said:

"At Aspire Zone Foundation we have some of the best venues and sports training and

medical facilities in the world and we are ready to partner with Doha 2030 to put these

facilities to the benefit of Asia’s athletes. Our commitment to developing young athletes is

fully aligned with Doha 2030’s ambition to help Asia’s NOCs prepare their strongest ever

Asian Games teams. As part of the Doha 2030’s legacy programme we hope to have the

opportunity to welcome Asian NOCs and their teams to Aspire from next year onwards so

we can provide them with the best environment to train ahead of the Asian Games 2030".

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: "Qatar Airways

will ensure all of Asia can easily travel to Doha 2030. The national carrier of the State of

Qatar is committed to partnering with Doha 2030 to help deliver one of the most easily

accessible Asian Games ever hosted. Prior to COVID-19, we connected more than 165

destinations via our award winning hub, Hamad International Airport. Every year we serve

millions of tourists who come to visit Doha for its beautiful beach resorts, cultural

attractions and world-class sports, business and leisure facilities. For 2030 we are ready to

provide convenient and high-quality travel for the OCA family so they can experience the

magic of an Asian Games in one of the world’s most welcoming cities."

Mr. Yousef Al-Obaidly, beIN media group CEO added:

"Doha has vast experience in staging world-class international sports events to the highest

standards and I have no doubt it would host an unforgettable Asian Games in 2030. At beIN

we are fully prepared to share our expertise and help Doha 2030 provide an international

platform that showcases Asia’s best athletes to a global audience."

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani, Deputy Group Chief Executive

Officer and Chief Executive Officer of Ooredoo Qatar at leading telecommunications

operator Ooredoo, said:

"Ooredoo is excited by the prospect of working with Doha 2030 to deliver the most

technologically advanced Asian Games in history. Given the heart of Doha 2030’s bid is the

desire to connect Asia and bring the continent together through sport, Ooredoo is an ideal

partner; we are committed to promoting a healthy, active lifestyle for all as part of our

corporate social responsibility strategy. Ooredoo’s contribution will be the provision of

high-quality, reliable and secure telecommunications so that athletes, fans and all of the

OCA family can share in the joy of the Games."

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