Gulf Times
The FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019 trophy arrived at Doha Port as part of the promotion for the upcoming tournament, which Qatar hosts for the first time between December 11 and 21.
More than 8,000 passengers arriving onboard mega-ships Costa Diadema and Mein Schiff 5 had a chance to view the trophy and take photographs with it at the start of their visit to Doha, the Qatar National Tourism Council said in a statement yesterday.
The trophy was placed in Doha Port as part of a tour organised by the Local Organising Committee. The tour started in November from Souq Waqif and will continue until the tournament kicks off, making stops at various other landmarks, including foreign embassies, Darb Al Saai and a number of stadiums.
Costa Diadema docked at Doha Port for the second of 16 turnaround calls that the dream-class cruise liner will be making during the 2019-20 season. Meanwhile, Mein Schiff 5 arrived for the fourth of 10 scheduled visits this season. This is the first of seven times the two ships arrive on the same day during this season. Qatar is hosting several major sporting, entertainment, and musical events this month, with the Arabian Gulf Cup concluding on December 8 and the FIFA Club World Cup taking place from December 11-21. Other events include the first Hot Air Balloon Festival and a series of concerts featuring Arab and international stars, including Cheb Khaled, Katy Perry, Maroon 5 and Maluma.