The Peninsula
Qatar Airways yesterday announced the launch of travel packages to bring football fans to Qatar to be part of the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup Qatar 2019.
The award-winning airline is a partner of the Arabian Gulf Cup Qatar 2019, which will be hosted at Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, from November 24 to December 6. Great value packages, including hotel stays and airport transfers, are available to book through Qatar Airways Holidays.
Akbar Al Baker, Group Chief Executive, Qatar Airways, said: “We are proud to be offering football fans the opportunity to travel with our five-star airline to enjoy top-level international football in Qatar. The Arabian Gulf Cup Qatar 2019 will bring together passionate supporters from the region and marks the start of an exciting winter of football in Qatar with the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019 kicking off in December. We are ready to show the world our warm hospitality, cultural delights and readiness ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.”
The Arabian Gulf Cup was established in 1970 by the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation. This will be the fourth time Qatar has hosted the tournament, having previously hosted the 1976, 1992 and 2004 editions.
Qatar has taken home the title on three occasions (1992, 2004 and 2014). Kuwait is the most successful team in tournament history, winning ten titles out of 23.