Doha, Qatar – 13 October 2012 – H.E. Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman of Aamal, and H.E. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, President of Qatar Football Association (QFA) and Qatar Stars League (QSL), have signed, at Aamal’s headquarters,  a partnership agreement by which Aamal will sponsor the National A Team, H.H. Emiri Cup,  Sheikh Jassim Cup, Reserve League, Qatar Futsal League and the H.H. Heir Apparent’s Cup.

H.E. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani thanked Aamal for their sponsorship of QFA’s championships, and their continued support for many sporting events held in Qatar, stressing the importance of entering into sponsorship agreements for Sheikh Jassim Cup, Reserve League and Qatar Futsal League as part of QFA’s marketing strategy.

H.E. also noted that the sponsorship agreement with leading Qatari companies will benefit participating football clubs and the championships organized by QFA which is keen on choosing prestigious sponsors who have contributed greatly to the local community.

“Reaching a sponsorship agreement with Aamal is a landmark achievement and we look forward to fruitful cooperation that will benefit both parties,” H.E. said.

For his part, H.E. Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman of Aamal, said: “Today’s announcement reflects Aamal’s commitment to promoting sports. The development of sport in Qatar is an important objective of the Qatar National Vision 2030 and is highlighted by Qatar hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. We’re determined to play a proactive and responsible role in promoting sports. Football is a very popular in our community and engages people of all ages.  We are delighted to partner with the Qatar Football Association, given its important role in developing this sport in Qatar. I wish all the clubs success for the forthcoming season.”

“Aamal is a leading Qatari conglomerate and we are absolutely thrilled to have them as sponsor of QFA’s championships. The sponsorship agreement with Aamal is part of our newly-formed marketing and sponsorship strategy which centers on promoting multi-championship sponsorships,” said Khalid Al Kuwari, QFA’s Marketing Director said.

“I would like to thank H.E. Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman of Aamal, for sponsoring several QFA’s football championships. The sponsorship agreement vividly shows Aamal’s commitment towards supporting football and Qatari youth in general,” he concluded. 

About Aamal

Company is one of the GCC’s fastest growing diversified conglomerates, delivering a CAGR in net profit before fair value gains on investment properties of 20% from 2006-2011 and generating revenues of QAR 1,910m (US $524m) in 2011.  Focused on sustained, profitable growth and strongly diversified for balanced exposure across Qatar’s rapidly growing economy, Aamal’s operations comprise 25 business units with market leading positions in the key industrial, retail, property, managed services and medical equipment and pharmaceutical sectors. Aamal is one of the largest diversified companies quoted on the Qatar Exchange, having been listed since December 2007.

For further information on Aamal Company, please refer to the corporate website: http://www.aamal.com.qa

Clarifications on the recent media reports concerning the institution of the Technical Advisory Committee to the National Teams: 


Recent media reports have been circulated in number of international and local publications concerning the formation of a new Advisor body to the National Teams Committee. The same reports stated that certain international coaching experts have been named to serve as members of that body. In this regard the QFA wishes to clarify the following points: 


1- The proposition to form a Technical Advisory body to the National Teams committee have been referenced to our local media by HE Shiekh Hamad bin Khalifah bin Ahmed Al Thani, QFA President , by the time when the new National Teams committee was reformed in recent months. This proposition comes as part of the football development initiatives the QFA planning to introduce to enhance the Qatari football position regionally and worldwide. 


2- The mandate, structure and competences of this Advisory Body have been put in blueprint to ensure our teams obtain an utmost benefit. Details on the same will be published once finalized and approved. 


3- The QFA have initiated contact with number of football experts, who enjoy both international credibility and knowledge in Qatar football, to serve as members in the mentioned body. However, the final composition is still not finalized and related details will be made available to public in the appropriate timing. 


4- Certain distinguished coaching names, such as the Spanish Pep Guardiola and the Italian Fabio Capello, have been reported being named as members of the Advisory Body. Whilst QFA fully recognize and respect the standing and the wealth of football experience these two names enjoy in the world of football, it must be cleared that all the reported stories in this regard are pure media speculations and lack the truth. 


5- The QFA recognize the importance of media in playing the role of “supporting partner “to the national football development initiatives. Nonetheless, we expect the media, particularly our local media, to act more cautiously in reporting information that is not sourced through credible sources and is not endorsed by the officials of QFA or its concerned department. Such reports may cause destruction to our teams while they are all due to compete in various regional and international qualifiers.