FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and the upcoming FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 have appointed the telecommunications organization, Ooredoo as the Official Middle East and Africa Telecommunications Operator.
The Qatari operator’s deal showcased the company’s long-standing commitment to FIFA’s leading events. Ooredoo was also a Supporter of the 2019 and 2020 FIFA Club World Cup in Qatar.
Nick Brown, FIFA’s Director of Commercial Revenue, said, “We are delighted that Ooredoo has returned, this time as a Regional Supporter, for these two amazing tournaments in Qatar. With Ooredoo by our side, we are looking forward to hosting memorable events that will connect followers of the beautiful game in Qatar and across the globe.”
Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad bin Nasser Al Thani, the Chief Commercial Officer at Ooredoo, said, “We are beyond proud to be working with FIFA again, this time as a key supporter of the biggest sporting event in the world and the biggest football event in the region.”
“All eyes will be on Qatar over the next couple of months and in 2022 as our country is propelled onto the global sporting stage. This is an opportunity for Ooredoo to cement our leadership in innovation and telecommunications, promote our country as a major sporting hub, and celebrate football, the most popular sport in the world,” he added.
“We are honoured to be supporting our country in providing an unrivalled fan experience for all, and we look forward with great excitement to some incredible football.”
Ooredoo serves versatile, fixed and broadband internet providers that are customized to the requirements of shoppers and organizations. As a local area centred organization, Ooredoo is directed by its vision of enhancing individuals’ lives and its conviction that it can animate human development by utilizing interchanges to assist individuals with accomplishing their maximum capacity.
The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 will take place from 30th November to 18th December 2021, with 16 teams participating in it. The competition will act as a warm-up for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which is set to take place between 21st November-18th December 2022.