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Qatar Cricket Association
Yousef Jeham Al Kuwari-President Qatar Cricket Association
The core body of the Qatar Cricket Association (QCA) takes immense proud and pleasure in welcoming you all to our website. Just as inclusive as is the QCA, which encourages every youth to have a bat or ball in the hand, we have tried to make the website attractive, informative and proactive. We hope that all the visitors will like the website and will assist us making it even more useful in future with their comments and suggestions.
As you are all aware that cricket is a fast rising sport in Qatar with a huge fan following. In a relatively short span of time, we have achieved quite a few milestones. The best example of it is our ranking in the world. We are firmly on the path to our desired destination of being counted as a strong cricketing nation. We can’t rest on our successes and have to continue our efforts to get better.. toffler.lol
The QCA believes strongly in FAIRPLAY and wishes to create equal opportunities for all so that we can make the sport a truly gentleman’s game. We appreciate what clubs, players and management officials are doing to grow the game. Just keep focusing on your active role and positive contribution to cricket development in Qatar.
BRIEF HISTORY OF QCA
The game of cricket started to play in Doha in 1977 in the car parking of Khalifa Stadium. That time only 8 teams were participating in the league tournament. In 1980 twelve major teams decided to form the Qatar Cricket Association under the Presidency of Mr. M.A. Shahid, and Late Mr. Saifuddin Khalid, as its General Secretary.
The Cricket popularity was increasing day by day and reached to its heights through the contribution of businessmen and business executives. The President and players decided to form the council under the umbrella of the Qatar Cricket Association in 1987. The prime objective was to improve the level of cricket by bringing it to a national level and to gain recognition of the local sports controlling body by aligning Q.C.A with the local sports club.
The Q.C.A. under the leadership of Mr. M.A. Shahid was evolved and expanded during this period. With the sincere efforts of the President, H.E. Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassem Bin Jabor Al Thani who consented to become its chairman and Mr. Fahad Hussain Al Fardan as Vice Chairman.
His Excellency the Chairman made tremendous contribution to cricket’s development by making two additional grounds outside the Khalifa Stadium bringing the total number of grounds over there to seven.
In 1996 the QCA was given legal entity by the Y.A.S.A. through Resolution No. 13/1996 issued by H.E. the President of the Youth and Sports General Authority. As per the resolution the Q.C.A. Executive Board has been formed with H.E. Sh. Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al Thani, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, State of Qatar, as its Chairman.
Cricket was developed in schools progressed very rapidly in Qatar. The game is played in accordance with the regulations of the international Cricket Council London. The Q.C.A was accepted as an Affiliate Member of the International Cricket Council in June1999. The QCA was also accepted as Associate Member of the Asian Cricket Council.
His Excellency the Chairman has made a great contribution for promotion of cricket and arranged a ground for cricket near the Golf Course.
A proper grassy cricket ground is under construction under the supervision of Dewan-i-Emiri abd Qatar Olympic Committee and we were assured by H.E. Sheikh Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani to handover the cricket ground on competition to the QCA along with adjacent land of 400,000 sq m for additional 8 grounds, to meet the criteria of ICC and ACC. His Excellency promised to provide full support for the promotion of cricket.
QCA has been associated with the Qatar Olympic Committee and they always encourage us and they gave every support for sending teams outside for participation in cricket tournaments organized by the Asian Cricket Council.
The Q.C.A. is receiving training/coaching facilities from the Asian Cricket Council. We have now around 20 qualified umpires and 12 qualified Coaches.
The QCA has formed National Teams meeting the criteria of the ICC and ACC through schools for Under 15, Under 17, Under 19 and National full team. These National teams have participated in all the tournaments organized by the ACC and ICC. The Qatar has won Under 15 ACC Challenge Cup in 2007.
In 2007 Qatar Cricket Association created an interest among girls and women’s and introduced cricket game. The cricket become popular among women’s and participated in the ACC under 19 tournaments in Dec 2008, where they achieved 5th position out of 12 teams of the Asian Countries.
We are really thankful to the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Qatar Olympic Committee who are supporting us in promotion of cricket in Qatar, and the Asian Cricket Council for their support. We hope a day is not far away when there will be a Cricket stadium in Qatar.
The QCA Objective is to win ACC Cup, take Cricket in the world Cup for under 19 on an initial stage and then produce National team players to participate for the forthcoming World Cup.
Registration
https://www.qatarcricketassociation.org/registration
Contact us
QATAR OLYMPIC COMMITTEE
Qatar Cricket AssociationOlympic Committee Building 15th Floor
Doha Qatar.
Phone : + 974 44944941
Email :[email protected]
To know more about them & how to join kindly visit their websitehttps://www.qatarcricketassociation.org/
Qatar face El Salvador in final World Cup warm-up as Lopetegui weighs starting line-up
Doha: Qatar will play their final friendly match before the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they take on El Salvador on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
The fixture represents the last opportunity for head coach Julen Lopetegui to assess his squad before the tournament gets under way in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The Asian champions are currently based in Santa Barbara, California, where they are completing their final training camp ahead of the World Cup. Qatar arrive after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Republic of Ireland in Dublin on May 28.
Saturday's encounter is expected to help Lopetegui settle on the core of his starting line-up before Qatar begin their Group B campaign against Switzerland in San Francisco on June 13.
Qatar will then travel to Vancouver to face hosts Canada on June 18 before concluding the group stage against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Seattle on June 24.
Lopetegui has named a 26-man squad for the tournament, featuring established figures including Akram Afif, Almoez Ali, Hassan Al Haydos and Karim Boudiaf. The Spanish coach has also introduced several new faces, with 12 players set to make their World Cup debut.
Having won back-to-back Asian Cup titles in 2019 and 2023, Qatar will hope to carry that success onto the global stage. The El Salvador friendly is viewed as a key final test, offering both tactical preparation and a chance to build confidence ahead of the tournament.
Qatar are seeking to improve on their previous World Cup appearance in 2022, when they competed as hosts.
This time, having qualified through the competition pathway, the team is aiming to progress beyond the group stage for the first time and challenge for a place in the knockout rounds.
South Korea edge El Salvador 1-0 in final World Cup warm-up
Provo, United States: South Korea kept up their momentum ahead of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over El Salvador on Wednesday in their final friendly before the tournament begins next week.
Lee Dong-gyeong scored 10 minutes into the second half at their training base in Utah to give South Korea their second straight friendly win following a 5-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago last week.
Captain Son Heung-min started on the bench and came on five minutes after Lee had given South Korea the lead with a curling, left-footed free-kick.
The 33-year-old Son, who has faced growing questions about his faltering form after scoring only twice for his club Los Angeles FC this season, scored twice against Trinidad and Tobago.
It took his international tally to 56 goals in 144 games, two short of Cha Bum-kun's South Korea record.
South Korea will face the Czech Republic, South Africa and co-hosts Mexico in Group A and begin their campaign against the Czechs in Guadalajara on June 11.
Doha Rugby Football Centre
Doha RFC History
The club had the typical start of many Gulf expatriate clubs. Some like-minded, mainly British expatriate workers started throwing a rugby ball around. An “official” club was formed in 1974 and was known as the Qatar Rugby Union Football Club. It is one of the oldest clubs of any type in Qatar and one of the oldest rugby clubs in the Arabian Gulf.
The club originally used a sand pitch in West Bay which has since been covered in large office blocks.
The club’s name was later changed to Qatar Rugby Football Centre for legal reasons. To all we are just “The Rugby Club”.
In 1974 the AGRFU was formed and the club was a founder member of the organisation.
In 1977 the club moved to its present site and slowly but surely the facilities have improved, from laying a grass pitch in 1998 to putting in a 4G pitch and stand and shop in 2016.
Today our membership is representative of the many nationalities resident in Qatar and includes a thriving minis and youth section.
The club currently fields 2 senior mens teams, a veteran mens team, two ladies teams and a full range of junior sides from under 19 years to under 6 years. In addition to Rugby there is a thriving netball league who make full use of our netball courts, the 4G pitch has become very popular with 5 aside footballers, and there are many keep fit classes which take place at DRFC throughout the week.
DRFC is always a favorite venue for rugby and football playing naval and military forces visiting Qatar. During the run up to the 2006 Doha Asian games, the club was pleased to offer training facilities and many trial matches to the Qatar national Rugby Team
Men’s First Team
The Doha 1st XV is a team made up of players 17 years and over who are interested in playing competitive rugby in the Middle East. The standard of rugby is always increasing and is now at a very competitive level throughout the region. Doha won the title in 2011-12, our first top senior title since inception in 1974.
The team is made up of men who are primarily out in Doha to work but love their rugby and still enjoy playing at a competitive level. We train 2 nights a week and games are held most Fridays during the winter months. The team forms a great bond of friendships and is a fantastic place for new rugby mad arrivals to come and make an instant bunch of new friends.
The 1st XV plays in the top competitions of the West Asian league against teams from the UAE, Bahrain, Muscat and Kuwait and for the last few seasons has also been one of the leading teams in the region.
In addition to the Gulf Premiership and Top 6 competitions the squad also enters a team in the annual Dubai 7s which is a cracking event and a must to be involved in at least once. We also undertake both a competitive pre-season tour and a social end of season tour.
Training Times:
Monday and Wednesday 7.00pm-8.30pm
Membership Requirements
To train and play with the Men’s first team you will need a playing membership. For details regarding membership type and fees, please click here.
Useful Contacts
First team coach: Caine Elisara [email protected]
First team managers: Dave Harcombe [email protected]
Men’s Executive Committee Rep: Frank Hughes [email protected]
Club captain: Rachel Innes [email protected]
Men’s Second Team
The Doha 2s is a team made up of the 1st XV squad members. Both the 1st XV and 2nd XV train as one and are viewed as one large squad by the coaching staff only needing to split on match days.
The mighty 2s are a team that play in the second division league of the West Asian competitions and acts as a backup for the 1st XV to give guys on the fringe of selection more competitive rugby and a chance to force their way into the top team while also giving those not so serious a structured and organised team to play for when they are available.
The 2s were established as numbers in the senior squad grew and it became viable to put out 2 Senior Men’s teams each weekend. They are well lead by the inspiring character of Jonny Wright and have a great time on and off the pitch. This team have managed to knock over some 1st team squads from other clubs in their first season out which has been a great effort.
If you still enjoy your rugby and want to play but not to a fully serious competitive level, or have had a few years out and want to play again and get to know new people in Doha then this is the team for you.
The 1st XV and 2nd XV train and act as one squad so get down to training and make yourself known.
Training Times:
Monday and Wednesday 7.00pm-8.30pm
Membership Requirements
To train and play with the Men’s second team you will need a playing membership. For details regarding membership type and fees, please click here.
Useful Contacts
Club captain: [email protected]
Ladies Team
Doha Ladies 2021
Welcome to the Doha Ladies!
We are a diverse team who are always looking for new team members, weather you have extensive rugby expeirence, or none at all, we’d like to welcome you down! All you need is a willingness to learn, a bit of basic fitness and a good sense of humour! If you’re interested in getting involved, come down and join us from the beginning of September onwards. Non-members can attend for the first 4 training sessions before commiting for the season.
We do play contact, but there is no obligation to do so! All our trainings are conducted in safe and fun enviornment with our experienced coach.
We also hold socials throughout the year outside of the rugby pitch.
If you have any questions or queries, please get in touch.
Training Times
Sundays at 6pm – 7pm
Tuesday at 7pm – 8pm
2021 Season starts on Sunday the 5th of September at Doha Sports Park
Membership Requirements
To train and play with the ladies team you will need a players membership. For details regarding membership type and fees, please click here.
Useful Contacts
Ladies coach: Saner Hasan [email protected]
Ladies team manager: Becky Richards [email protected]
Ladies Executive Committee Rep: Chloe Egglestone [email protected]
Doha RFC Minis / Youths
10 things you need to know about DRFC’s Minis & Youth Section
1. Around 200 children enjoy this great game within our M&Y Section
2. We offer rugby coaching for boys & girls aged 5 to 17 years old
3. This season we are training & playing at Doha Sports Park (DSP)
4. With four full size rugby pitches, and a clubhouse and restaurant, Doha Sports Park will provide a fantastic home next season
5. We are committed to providing a fun, welcoming family atmosphere for players and their families
6. Social events will be held for all the family throughout the season
7. We have players from more than 35 different countries
8. Our playing fees are very competitive
9. The 2021/22 season starts on 25th September
10. We are always looking for new players to join. For more information, email us via [email protected]
Vets Team
The Mongrels (Men’s Third Team) & the DOGS (Men’s Vets)
The Mongrels are a new team for DRFC, as playing numbers expand and the club seeks to meet the needs of all its members, both new and old. The Mongrels are made up of those men of Doha who are seeking to gain from this great game, not only an opportunity to play competitive rugby, but also fun, friendship and fraternity.
The Mongrels warmly welcome all adult players both young and old; from those new to the game to seasoned internationals; players seeking a ‘tour only’ career to those wanting the opportunity to play for the Mongrels in the Qatar National League. The Mongrels offer this without the commitment and pressure of senior squad rugby, while providing the same standards of coaching, leadership and organisation one might expect from a team playing at a far higher level.
A number of the Mongrels also play for The DOGS – the DRFC Vets Team, with both teams training together on a Sunday and Tuesday evening throughout the season. As such, the teams see themselves as a family within a family, and in doing so, look to tour at every available opportunity!
Both the DOGS and the Mongrels understand that there is life outside of Rugby. To manage the life commitments of its players, training nights are split between a Social Sunday, that involves non-contact training and Team Tuesday, where the Mongrels build towards their games in the Qatar National League. While all players are welcome at both sessions, there will clearly be players who wish to focus on one session or the other and those representing the DOGS and the Mongrels (as well as those who represent both!) are welcome to do just that.
Looking for a social, while having a run out? You’ve come to the right place!
Training Times:
Sunday: 7pm to 8pm; Tuesday 7pm to 8pm
Membership Requirements
To train and play with the Mongrels (Men’s third team) and the DOGS (Men’s Vets team) you will need a playing membership, following an initial trial period. For details regarding membership type and fees, please click here.
Please contact the Team manager for further details: [email protected]
FAQ
How can I join DRFC?
DRFC’s membership application procedure is all online. Click Sign Up on the top right hand side of this page, and have QID copies and a passport photo for all people involved in the application.
https://doharfc.com/membership/membership-application
What membership type do I need?
Social membership gives you access to the facilities at our temporary home at Doha Sports Park, all the benefits of Doha Sports Park membership, as well as access to DRFC membership benefits and events.
Playing membership is required to access training for our Mens, Ladies, Vets and Minis & Youth teams.
I am in Doha temporarily, can I still become a member?
There is no temporary membership option for DRFC. Please contact [email protected] to discuss options.
I have no Qatar ID, can I still become a member?
Yes, you can still become a member using your passport number instead of Qatar ID number.
Do I have to be a member of DRFC to gain entry?
You either have to be a member (with your DRFC membership card) or the guest of a member (with your passport or Qatar ID). Occasionally guest lists are permitted for certain events at DRFC, however passports and Qatar ID are still required.
Can I upgrade my membership from a single to a family status?
Yes you can. Each playing membership comes with a free single membership to Doha Sports Park included, and a top-up of 800 QR can be paid for upgrade this to access for up to 2 adults and 3 children. You can calculate the various option using our Membership Fee calculator at www.doharfc.com/membership/membership-fee-calculator
I’m a novice rugby player, would I be welcome at rugby training?
All levels of players are welcome at DRFC. Check the training times for the relevant section and come along and meet the coaches.
How do I get to Doha Sports Park
A map to the location of Doha Sports Park can be found here: https://goo.gl/maps/MVma39WxxS3iXPzv6
I’ve signed up online. How do I pay my fees?
Fees can be paid in cash at one of our registration days announced regularly or via bank transfer. Please contact [email protected] for next steps.
What is your refund policy?
Social membership fees are non-refundable. If a playing membership fee is cancelled by the player, it is also non-refundable. However, if four or more weeks of training are cancelled by DRFC (for example, because of COVID-related restrictions), the social membership component of membership is non-refundable, but the difference between social membership and playing membership fees will be refunded to the member on a pro-rata basis based on the number of training weeks lost.
Do your fees change if I join later in the season?
If you join on or after January 1st, social membership remains the same, but playing membership reduces to 1775 QR for a senior player, 1600 QR for a Minis & Youth player from U9 and above, and 1350 QR for a Minis & Youth player from U8 and below.
تكريم المشاركين في تأمين الألعاب الخليجية «الدوحة 2026»
احتفلت إدارة أمن المنشآت والهيئات بتكريم المشاركين في تأمين دورة الألعاب الخليجية الرابعة «الدوحة 2026»، التي استضافتها دولة قطر
وجاء هذا التكريم تقديرًا للجهود الكبيرة التي بذلها منتسبو وزارة الداخلية والجهات الأمنية المختلفة، في سبيل تأمين هذا الحدث الرياضي الخليجي البارز، الذي حظي بإشادة واسعة من الوفود المشاركة واللجان المنظمة والجماهير، بما يعكس مستوى عاليا من الاحترافية في إدارة وتأمين الفعاليات الرياضية الكبرى، ويعزز مكانة دولة قطر كإحدى أبرز الدول عالميًا في تنظيم واستضافة الأحداث الرياضية.
وأقيم الحفل بحضور سعادة الشيخ خليفة بن خالد آل ثاني، المدير العام للجنة المنظمة لدورة الألعاب الخليجية الرابعة «الدوحة 2026»، واللواء حمد عثمان الدهيمي، مدير عام الدفاع المدني، والعميد الركن خالد أحمد خليفة آل ثاني، مدير إدارة أمن المنشآت والهيئات، والرائد سعيد جمعة الهتمي، رئيس اللجنة الأمنية لتأمين الدورة، إلى جانب عدد من الضباط وممثلي الجهات الأمنية والمدنية. وتخلل الحفل عرض فيلم وثائقي استعرض أبرز جهود اللجنة الأمنية واللجان التنظيمية خلال فترة إقامة الدورة. وأكدت إدارة أمن المنشآت والهيئات أن هذا التكريم يأتي تقديرًا لجهود ميدانية وتنظيمية مكثفة أسهمت في إنجاح هذا الحدث الرياضي الخليجي الكبير، الذي عكس مستوى التطور الذي وصلت إليه دولة قطر في إدارة وتأمين الفعاليات الرياضية الكبرى.
وأوضحت الإدارة أن النجاح الأمني للدورة جاء نتيجة منظومة عمل متكاملة اعتمدت على تخطيط مبكر دقيق ورؤية تشغيلية واضحة،
وتولى قسم الأمن الرياضي بإدارة أمن المنشآت والهيئات تنفيذ الخطة الأمنية على أرض الواقع، من خلال انتشار ميداني واسع ومكثف شمل جميع منشآت البطولة ومواقع المنافسات الـ17.
وسادت أجواء من الانضباط الأمني العالي والهدوء التنظيمي في مختلف مواقع المنافسات،
وحظيت التغطية الأمنية بإشادات واسعة من اللجان المنظمة والوفود الخليجية المشاركة،
كما نالت الجهود الأمنية إشادة لافتة من الجماهير التي تابعت المنافسات.
سعيد جمعة الهتمي:
النجاح الذي تحقق ثمرة عمل جماعي متكامل
وأكد الرائد سعيد جمعة الهتمي، رئيس اللجنة الأمنية للبطولة، أن النجاح الذي تحقق جاء ثمرة عمل جماعي متكامل بين مختلف الجهات المعنية، مشيرًا إلى أن التحضيرات المسبقة والتنسيق المستمر كان لهما الدور الأبرز في ضمان الجاهزية الكاملة قبل انطلاق المنافسات.
وأشاد الهتمي بما أبداه منتسبو قسم الأمن الرياضي من التزام مهني عالٍ وانضباط ميداني دقيق، وقدرة على تنفيذ المهام الموكلة إليهم بكفاءة واقتدار، مؤكدًا أن هذا النجاح لم يكن ليتحقق لولا الدعم المتواصل من القيادات الأمنية، والتعاون الوثيق مع مختلف الشركاء، والذي شكّل ركيزة أساسية في إنجاح الخطة الأمنية للدورة.