Ooredoo named Official Telecom Partner of the Qatar Cup 2016

Ooredoo today announced that it will be the Official Telecom Partner of the Qatar Cup 2016, organised by Qatar Star League (QSL). The announcement was made at a press conference at Al Saad Stadium, which will host the semi-finals of the event on Sunday, 24 April.

The Qatar Cup, previously referred to as the Heir Apparent Cup, has become one of the most popular football competitions in the country, pitting the top four teams in the league against each other to win the ‘all-star’ final. The 2016 Qatar Cup will be one of the highlights of the football calendar, with the much-anticipated finals taking place on Friday, 29 April. As a Telecom Partner, Ooredoo bring results and highlights of the matches to the widest possible audience and support fans with incredible coverage via the Ooredoo Supernet.  

Fatima Sultan Al Kuwari, Director, Community and Public Relations of Ooredoo Qatar said: “We believe Ooredoo can bring incredible value to football in Qatar and enhance the experience for fans through our mobile technology. Our Supernet enables people to upload videos, download match stats and keep up-to-date on the latest scores at super speeds across the country. In addition, Ooredoo continues to develop ‘smart stadium’ solutions that will support Qatar’s sporting ambitions. We’re happy to be supporting the Qatar Cup, as it inspires people to join in the spirit of football.”

Hassan Al Kuwari, Director of Events and Acting Director of Sales for QSL, commented: “Our partnerships with leading organisations like Ooredoo help take the Qatar Cup tournament to the widest possible audience in Qatar. We want to spread the joy of football to all of Qatar’s diverse people and ultimately build the fan base for the sport around the country. We thank Ooredoo for their support and look forward to working with the company.”

The sponsorship will provide Ooredoo with significant visibility including coverage on several key placements at the championship’s venues. In addition, Ooredoo’s Headquarters be part of Qatar Cup trophy tour, so that employees have the chance to take selfies with the coveted prize. This agreement is the latest in a series of Ooredoo promotions and activities built around sporting events in Qatar, aiming to encourage sporting participation and healthy lifestyles.