PXG unveils first custom golf club build and distribution centre in the UK

PXG, a global research and development company dedicated to creating the world's finest golf equipment and apparel, recently opened its first custom build and distribution centre in the United Kingdom. A state-of-the-art facility, PXG UK is key to expanding the brand's international footprint and ensuring even more golfers throughout Europe have quick and easy access to the exceptional products PXG delivers.

Qatar Airways and BWT Alpine F1 team count down to the Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2023

Qatar Airways, the 7-time World’s Best Airline, is now the Official Airline Partner of BWT Alpine F1 Team as part of a multi-year agreement and will be working together to promote the Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2023.

Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free Congratulate Nikoloz Basilashvili on Spectacular ATP Tour Win

Qatar Airways, the official airline sponsor, and Qatar Duty Free (QDF), the official retail sponsor of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2021, congratulate the Georgian Nikoloz Basilashvili, winner of the annual men’s international tennis tournament held at Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, Qatar. Basilashvili earned his fourth Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Tour title after defeating the Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut during a thrilling final match on Saturday, 13 March.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “Qatar Airways congratulates Nikoloz Basilashvili on his well-deserved win at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2021 and we look forward to welcoming him back to Doha next year to defend his title.

“The Qatar ExxonMobil Open tournament is a highlight in the country’s thriving international sports calendar and remains an event that both the players and the fans look forward to. We are delighted to have supported the 29^th edition of the annual tennis championship.”

Qatar Airways Senior Vice-President Marketing and Corporate Communications, Ms. Salam Al Shawa, said: “Qatar Airways is proud to bring together the world’s most talented tennis players here in Doha, to the delight of millions of fans who watched this prestigious event online. The successful hosting of such world-class sporting events further supports Qatar’s ambition to achieve sporting excellence in the region and empowers individuals and teams to realise their own potential.”

Qatar Duty Free Vice President Operations Mr. Thabet Musleh said: “It was a great pleasure hosting another successful tournament in partnership with the Qatar Tennis Federation. After an unpredictable and eventful competition, we are thrilled to congratulate Nikoloz Basilashvili on his fantastic win of this year’s ExxonMobil championship.  We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the players and to the QTF for making this much anticipated annual sporting event possible despite the ongoing challenges.”

Top-ranked tennis players including Roger Federer, Andrey Rublev, and Dominic Thiem were among the athletes at this year’s annual star-studded ATP Tour event. In all, 28 players made the entry list for the singles event of this year’s ATP Tour 250 series tournament, while 16 teams took part in the doubles event.

The Qatar ExxonMobil Open tournament is one of two high profile ATP Tour events hosted in the Middle East. The prestigious tennis championship received the ‘Tournament of the Year’ award in the 250 category on three occasions – 2015, 2017 and 2019 – as voted by ATP players.

The award-winning airline is proud to sponsor and support top-level athletes such as Ons Jabeur, the highest ranked Arab player in Women’s Tennis Association’s (WTA) history and Qatar Total Open 2021 wildcard, as well as some of the world’s biggest football clubs including Paris Saint-Germain, AS Roma, Boca Juniors, FC Bayern München, K.A.S. Eupen and Al Sadd SC.

As official FIFA partner, Qatar Airways has sponsored mega events such the 2019 and 2020 editions of FIFA Club World Cup and will sponsor the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The airline was also recently announced as the official airline sponsor for the UEFA Euro 2020, set to take place from 11 June – 11 July 2021, across 12 European cities.

Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free Congratulate Open winner Petra Kvitova

Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free (QDF), the Official Airline and Retail Sponsor of the Qatar Total Open 2021, congratulate Petra Kvitova on being crowned the winner of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) event in Doha after her 6-2, 6-1, victory in last night’s final. This is her second win of the prestigious annual tournament which was held at the state-of-the-art Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha, and featured the presence of renowned international female tennis players.

His Excellency Mr Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, said: “I would like to extend my congratulations to Petra Kvitova in securing the this year’s Qatar Total Open 2021 title. Over the years, Qatar Airways has been a proud sponsor of this prestigious tournament, and once again the State of Qatar continues to demonstrate its dedication toward hosting world-class sporting events. We look forward to taking part in future tennis championships for years to come.”

Qatar Airways Senior Vice President Marketing and Corporate Communications, Ms. Salam Al Shawa, said: “Qatar Airways is delighted to congratulate Petra Kvitova after her victorious performance in this year’s annual Qatar Total Open. With every passing season, we are privileged to witness world-class athletes as they entertain us, and bring people of all ages and backgrounds together through sport.”

Mr Thabet Musleh, Qatar Duty Free Vice President Operations, said: “Qatar Duty Free extends heartfelt congratulations to Petra Kvitova on her well-deserved win at the Qatar Total Open 2021.  We thank all the players for an exciting tournament. Thank you also to the WTA 500 and the Qatar Tennis Federation for bringing this global sporting event to Doha each year for spectators to enjoy both here in Qatar and across the world.”    

With its recent announcement as the Official Airline for the UEFA EURO 2020, Qatar Airways’ continues to strengthen its presence in the world of sport; with the likes of FIFA, CONMEBOL, Paris Saint-Germain, AS Roma, Boca Juniors, FC Bayern München, K.A.S. Eupen and Al Sadd SC in the carrier’s global football sponsorship portfolio, further representing its alignment with the national vision of Qatar.

Qatar Airways Celebrates 100 Days to Go to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and launches ‘The Journey Tour’ across Europe

Qatar Airways is celebrating 100 days to go until the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 by bringing Qatar to fans through ‘The Journey Tour’, an interactive bus tour across Europe providing several lucky winners with a chance to attend the world’s biggest sporting tournament this winter.

Kicking off in London on 13 August, Qatar Airways will host ‘The Journey Tour,’ which will feature several interactive experiences for fans, including the opportunity to test their skills against the incredibly talented Neymar Jr., to learn more about the history of Qatar and the FIFA World Cup, and to meet Sama, the first-ever MetaHuman cabin crew.

Qatar Airways celebrates a successful end to the first-ever FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021

Qatar Airways celebrates the successful end of the pan-Arab showpiece football tournament – the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021. As Official Airline Partner of the much-anticipated sporting event, the airline congratulates Algeria on their outstanding win in the first-ever FIFA Arab Cup, and now looks ahead to the thrilling prospect of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.

Qatar Airways celebrates the grand finale of the Concacaf Gold Cup 2023 as official airline partner

Qatar Airways presented its world-class hospitality and commitment to excellence as the Official Airline Partner for the highly anticipated 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup Final. The thrilling match took place on 16 July at the SoFi Stadium in California, USA.

In a remarkable showcase of talent, the Final crowned the men’s national team champion of North America, Central America and the Caribbean, with Mexico emerging victorious, defeating Panama with a scoreline of 1-0.

Qatar Airways congratulates FC Bayern München, winners of the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020

Qatar Airways, official airline partner of the FIFA Club World Cup 2020, congratulates FC Bayern Munich who secured a 1–0 win in the final, concluding an action-filled tournament that featured the world’s continental club champions. The finals, at The Education City Stadium, saw the European representatives defeat Mexico’s Tigres UANL in a thrilling contest.

Qatar Airways cabin crew graced the prize distribution ceremony, presenting the individual player awards and trophies, with Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, saying: “Over the last week, we have witnessed the artistry of players capture the excitement of fans around the world. I congratulate FC Bayern Munich for emerging as worthy victors after their match winning display.

“I would also like to commend Tigres for their spirited performance and for coming this far. Our partnership with FIFA remains tied to the mission of utilising the power of football to unite people of all ages and backgrounds.

“Following a passionate and entertaining FIFA Club World Cup 2020 campaign, we look forward to welcoming the world to Qatar, as we prepare to host a memorable FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022”. In addition to being the Official Airline Partner of FIFA, the Qatar Airways football family of top global clubs includes Al Sadd SC, AS Roma, Boca Juniors, FC Bayern München, K.A.S. Eupen and Paris Saint-Germain.

The company’s global sporting partnership portfolio aims to reflect the values of sport in bringing people together. The national carrier of the State of Qatar has key partnerships with several other high-profile sport events and organisations.

Qatar Airways currently operates more than 800 weekly flights to over 120 destinations across the globe. By the end of March 2021, Qatar Airways plans to rebuild its network to over 130 destinations with many cities to be served with a strong schedule of daily or more frequencies. 

Qatar Airways Cup on the line as the Springboks and All Blacks clash at Twickenham Stadium

One of rugby’s greatest rivalries, between South Africa and New Zealand, will be reignited at Twickenham Stadium later this month with the two nations playing for a brand-new trophy, the Qatar Airways Cup on Friday, 25 August.

With Qatar Airways as Title Sponsor of this fixture, rugby fans from South Africa, New Zealand, the UK and around the world have the perfect means to attend this compelling match-up. The seven-time winner of the “World’s Best Airline” as voted by Skytrax, will take centre stage as the match Naming Rights Partner, and also be the broadcast partner for the Sky Sports coverage in the UK.

Qatar Airways gears up for FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 as Official Airline Partner

The first ever FIFA Arab Cup will take place in Qatar from 30 November to 18 December, with Qatar Airways as the Official Airline Partner of the tournament.

With 16 participating nations, fans can now look forward to the tournament with a host of exclusive Qatar Airways Holidays packages on offer from the airline, which will be the first touchpoint for the majority of football fans, players and coaching staff for the duration of their stay in Doha.

Qatar Airways Holidays unveils special travel packages for FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 with exciting privilege club benefits

Qatar Airways Holidays has launched extensive travel packages for the inaugural FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 welcoming global football fans to enjoy the finest Qatari hospitality and follow their favourite team in person. The region’s showpiece tournament will take place from 30 November to 18 December, 2021.

Qatar Airways renews longstanding partnership with FIFA, extending through to 2030

One year from the unforgettable FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM, Qatar Airways is delighted to announce the renewal of its longstanding partnership with FIFA until 2030, as the Global Airline Partner.

Qatar Airways successfully seals participation at fifth FIFA Club World Cup as official airline partner

Qatar Airways extends its congratulations to Chelsea F.C. for clinching the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021 title, which took place yesterday in a highly competitive final against SE Palmeiras.  Qatar Airways, the tournament’s Official Airline Partner, was present at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in the UAE for a special prize distribution ceremony.

Qatar Airways takes spotlight as presenting sponsor for the 2022/23 Concacaf Nations League

The multi-year sponsorship agreement between Qatar Airways and Concacaf enters its second year, with the airline taking centre stage as the Presenting Sponsor for the 2022/23 Concacaf Nations League (CNL). The CNL presented by Qatar Airways is a premier international football competition of men’s national teams from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Qatar Airways to sponsor Philippines Football League for next three years

Philippines Football League could be in for a major investment over the next three years, with claims of sponsorship with Qatar Airways circling around. The agreement between the two parties is reportedly set to begin by the end of October 2019.

The Philippines Football League revival could be handed a major boost with claims that Qatar Airways are in talks to become a sponsor for the next three years. The financial details of the deal are yet to be disclosed, however, Philippine Football Federation President, Nonong Araneta, claimed that it clears up funding for the league to use for junior-level tournaments.

The agreement was set to be enforced from the 2019 Copa Paulino Alcantara, which was scheduled to begin on October 26, 2019.

The 2019 season of the Philippines Football League was still underway, with the campaign itself ending on October 19, 2019. However, the champions for the year have already been crowned.

Ceres-Negros won their third consecutive PFL title with a win over Green Archers United.

On their way to the title, the Busmen recorded several impressive wins, including a 12-0 victory over Philippine Air Force and a 13-0 triumph over Global Makati. The defending champions are also unbeaten in the league up until now and could complete an ‘invincible’ season with a win over Kaya FC on the final matchday.

With their second-successive title win, Ceres-Negros also secured qualification to the 2020 AFC Champions League preliminary round 1.

Qatar airways unites youth to participate in The Street Child World Cup Doha 2022

Youth-led football teams from across the globe, representing some of the world's most vulnerable children, flew with Qatar Airways to participate in a sporting tournament with a call for change – The Street Child World Cup Doha 2022. In partnership with Qatar Foundation, the event was held at Oxygen Park between 7 to 15 October and brought together 28-teams representing 25 countries and provided a platform to champion the rights of street connected youth.

Qatar and Jordan stun Palestine and Iraq in latest Asian Cup round

Hosts and holders Qatar fought back to defeat Palestine 2-1 and reach the AFC Asian Cup quarter-finals, joining a Jordan side who struck twice in injury time to stun Iraq.

Qatar successfully defends Asian Cup hold against valiant Jordan

Qatar successfully defended their AFC Asian Cup title in the Lusail Stadium after securing a 3-1 victory against first-timers Jordan largely thanks to Akram Afif, who claimed a hat-trick of penalties.

Queen of Queens, Raducanu, praised by HRH after historic win

After Emma Raducanu beat fellow teenager Leylah Fernandez 6-4 6-3 to end Britain's 44-year wait for a women's Grand Slam singles champion The Queen led the congratulations to her after the 18-year-old clinched the US Open title with a stunning victory in New York.

"I send my congratulations to you on your success," the Queen said. "It is a remarkable achievement at such a young age, and is testament to your hard work and dedication."

R3 Bullpadel Cup signs Redwood Bank as a sponsor

Sports, media and entertainment group R3 Sport has signed specialist business bank Redwood Bank as a lead sponsor for its R3 Bullpadel Cup, which is working to transform padel tennis in the UK.