World Cup 2022

Doha’s Olympic Dreams Get a Boost

by admin February 16, 2012

The withdrawal of Rome’s bid to host the 2012 Olympics games has given a boost to Doha’s campaign to host the games. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has placed a priority of gaining iron clad economic guarantees from potential hosts, even before the formal bidding process has begun, and that’s the reason for Rome’s withdrawal. [...]

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Gulf States Use Sports to Open Doors

by admin October 21, 2011

The Gulf States are using sports investments, in much the same way that Spain has, to position themselves as global players in numerous industries, according to Mideastposts.com. Qatar plans to use its investment as host of the 2022 World Cup as a way to build business relationships in countries where soccer is king. Qatar’s Sheikh [...]

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