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COMPETITIONVENUES

arabgames2011.qa


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BROCHURE CONCEPT:

A close-up of the Arab Games pattern where we can see an arrow

pointing upwards in a way that embodies the Arab Games theme;All Roads Lead To Doha.


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CONTENTS Welcome Messages 4

Spectators Information 7

-What to know! 7

-Security Check 7

-Spectators with a Disability 8

-Inormation Point 8

-Volunteers 8

-Facts and Figures 8 Main Events 9

-Opening and Closing Ceremonies 9

-Cultural Activities 9

Competition Venues 10

- Venue List 10

- Venue Capacity 12

- Venue Inormation 13

Sport Information 21

-Participating Countries 21

-Competition Schedule 22

-Sports and Disciplines List 23 Information about Qatar 25

Dos and Donts 31

How to Get to Venues 33

About Your Ticket 34


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MESSagE froM thE ChairMaN of thE

arab gaMES orgaNiSiNg CoMMittEE

Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani

The Organising Committee o the 12th Arab Games, Doha 2011,

has worked hard to produce a range o dedicated and inormativepublications ull o details about all o the key activities associated withthe Games as well as useul historical and current inormation or visitors.

We hope that these publications provide useul inormation orparticipants and spectators rom all parts o the world, who do us thehonour o attending the Arab Games competitions. Through these youwill easily be able to track competition results and nd any other Gamesinormation.

It is worth mentioning that there are publications or the general public

as well as other specic publications or groups o participants such asathletes, technicians, reerees and people working in specic elds.

The team has worked hard to produce these guides. They have dedicatedtheir skills and proessional knowledge to produce publications that areaccurate, easy to understand and o a high quality.

We hope that we have succeeded in serving both our valuable gueststo the State o Qatar and the people living in our country. We areoptimistic that these Games will remain in the memories o all thosewho have been involved with their organisation and those who haveattended these competitions as spectators and participants.

We also hope, besides being a huge success, that this 12th edition othe Arab Games, Doha 2011, will encourage ongoing leaps orwardin the quality and level o competition or the Arab athletes, so thattheycan strengthen their position in international competitions, worldchampionships, multisport events and in particular the Olympic Games.

Welcome to Doha, the Capital o Sport. We want to wish good luck toall the teams and athletes and we hope that you enjoy your stay. Welook orward to welcoming you again in the uture or many events tocome.

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WELCoME MESSagE,

ExECUtiVE DirECtor, 12th arab gaMES,

Doha 2011

Khalid Hamad Al Mohannadi

The Arab Games Organising Committee (AGOC) is enthusiasticallypreparing or the greatest Arab sporting event to date. Since I commencedmy responsibilities as Executive Director, I have always been ully condentin our ability to plan or and implement this very important event.

At AGOC, we abide by three principles:

Teamwork

Commitment

Visionary thinking

We are one team and are working together to accomplish our goal o

ensuring that the Arab Games are remembered as an absolute success andthat a positive legacy endures or the uture o Qatar.

AGOCs vision was inspired by His Highness the Emir, Sheikh Hamad binKhalia Al Thani and His Highness the Heir Apparent, Sheikh Tamim binHamad Al Thani. We are uniying our eorts and co-ordinating with othergovernmental and non-governmental organisations to enhance Qatarsachievements on the global stage, and correctly position Qatar as a must-see destination, as well as a major organiser o mega international sportingevents.

An event o the size and importance o the Arab Games could only be

documented by a set o publications which would enable those who attendthe event easily to ollow its competitions and various activities. At the sametime, the publications refect the achievements o Qatari youth, whether thosewho are taking part in organising the event, or those who raise high thefag o Qatar by winning medals and achieving outstanding perormances.

Through organising this event, in addition to the sporting side, our aimis also to promote our traditions and heritage, as well as to conrm ourorganising abilities and skills and our readiness to meet the challenges ohosting uture important events.

The Games will remain in the memories o all o those who have beeninvolved with them and those who have attended its competitions.

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MESSagE froM thE VENUES DirECtor

12th arab gaMES orgaNiSiNg CoMMittEE

Saleh Ahmad Al Khlaqi

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Doha or the Arab Games 2011!

During the month o December you have the unique opportunity toparticipate in a world class sporting event that has been awarded orthe rst time to the city o Doha. Athletes rom all over the Arab worldwill compete in a series o exciting events showcasing their dedication,talent and the beauty o sport. By hosting this prestigious event, Dohais continuing to reach the highest levels o excellence within the sportindustry, in anticipation o hosting the 2022 World Cup.

Please take this opportunity to explore all that Doha has to oer. Whetherit is enjoying Qatars beautiul natural surroundings, the traditional souks,

internationally acclaimed restaurants, or world class shopping, you cando all o this while enjoying wonderul Arab hospitality.

The Spectator Guide is an important and useul resource where you willnd inormation regarding all sporting events, ticketing policies, venuerules and regulations, spectator services, and cultural events related tothe Arab Games.

As a spectator you play an important role by showing your supportor all the teams and athletes and making the 2011 Arab Games asuccessul and unorgettable event or everyone involved.

Thank you or being part o this wonderul event, where everythingcomes together.

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SpECtatorS iNforMatioN

WhaT TO KNOW

Know beore you go. Plan your trip ahead o time so that you dont missthe start o a competition. Arrive early; give yoursel plenty o time toget to your seats.

Ensure that your tickets are valid or the correct venue, session, dateand time.

Familiarise yoursel with the Dos and Donts (restricted items list).

Flags o non-participating countries, fags o participating countriesthat arelarger than approximately 2x1 metres or banners that arelargerthan approximately 1x1 meters are not permitted. Smaller banners arepermitted on the condition that they are not axed to metal, wood orplastic poles or rames.

Gates open or spectator entry one hour beore competition starts exceptor the Aspire Zone where gates will open one and hal hours beore

competition starts.Gates will open three hours beore the Opening Ceremony.

SECuriTy ChECK

All spectators are requested to:

Go through a security check beore entering the venueCooperate with security staFollow the venue code o conduct, house rules, list o prohibited

and restricted items and actionsBe prepared to have bags and the content o your pockets

inspectedFollow the instructions o the marshalls present who willguide you

to the venueHave yourbags screened through x-ray machines and enter

through door- rame metal detectorsNot carry the restricted itemsSpectators with a disability will be moved in through a separate

queue


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SpECTaTOrS WiTh a DiSabiliTyThe AGOC Doha 2011 is committed to provide spectators withdisabilities the necessary accessible services at all venues.

Accessible seating optionsAccessible washroom acilitiesWheelchair storage at each venue

iNfOrmaTiON pOiNT

This is the place where the SPS [spell this out] sta provide inormation tospectators and manage lost and ound and spectators inquiries.

VOluNTEErS

Throughout the Arab Games 2011, there will be riendly volunteers allaround you. Take a moment to identiy their uniorms and badges, andeel ree to ask or their assistance at any time.

faCtS aND figUrES

Event Dates 9 23 Dec 2011

Days o Competition 15

Participating Countries 22

Sports 29 (including 2 Para Sports)

No. o Events 353 (217 men / 128 women /8 open)

Competition Venue Complexes 14

Non Competition Venues 12

Athletes and Team Ocials 6,000

Technical Ocials 1,800

Media Representatives 1,100 (including Technicians)

Volunteers 4,000

Games time Sta 5,000VIPs 500


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EVENtS

OpENiNg CErEmONy DECEmbEr 9, 2011

The Opening Ceremony promises to be an exciting and entertainingspectacle that will set the tone or the Arab Games as it welcomes theworld into Khalia Stadium to celebrate the unique and rich Arab culture,honouring traditions and values shared by all Arab countries.

With a rst-class creative team, Executive Producer and Creative Director

David Atkins will produce the Opening and Closing Ceremonies o theDoha 2011 Arab Games, working hand in hand with Arabic creativeartists, musicians, designers and advisors to create what will no doubtbe one o the most spectacular Arab Games Opening Ceremonies inhistory.

The Opening Ceremony will eature cutting edge technology, emotivestorytelling and showcase hundreds o perormers rom throughout theArab region. The evenings highlights will include the Parade o Athletes,Ocial Speeches and the Opening o the Games, a Cultural Segment

and the Lighting o the Cauldron.The Opening Ceremony or the 12th Arab Games will be an unorgettablecelebration extending a warm welcome to the competing Arab nationsand the rest o the viewing world.

ClOSiNg CErEmONy DECEmbEr 23, 2011

The Closing Ceremony will be the time to handover the Games to thenext Olympic Committee. This Ceremony will be held ater the last

ootball match at Al Sadd Club on 23 December.

CULtUraL aCtiVitiES

arab gamES ExhibiTiON aT ThE CulTural VillagE KaTara

Dates: 4 Oct, 2011 till 23 Dec, 2011

Arab Games Sports Exhibition: displays the history o sports inthe Arab region, the history o sports in Qatar to date and theaccomplishments o Qatari Athletes.

Educational Programs: weekly sports competitions betweenQatars schools to celebratetraditional games in Qatar.


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aThlETES aND SCiENCE ExhibiTiON

Dates: 6 Dec, 2011 till 23 Dec, 2011

Makes the connection betweenSports and Science.A unique exhibition that relates sports to the scientic

measurement o human body.Dailyactivities.

aThlETES VillagE - CulTural prOgrammE

Data will be displayed about Games activities on a daily basis.Screening o some selected games or the Athletes.Movie screeningsCultural perormances rom dierent nations organised through

the embassies.Cultural perormances designed by the Ceremonies Directorate.

CoMpEtitioN VENUES

1) Al Gharaa Sport Club Indoor Hall

Football Stadium

Beach Volleyball Arena

2) Al Rayan Sport Club Football Stadium

Indoor Hall

3) Al Sadd Sport Club Football Stadium

Indoor Hall

4) Qatar Sport Club Indoor Hall

5) Lusail Cycling Circuit Lusail Cycling Circuit

6) Doha Gol Club Doha Gol Club

7) Doha Sailing Club Doha Sailing Club


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8) Khalia International Tennis & SquashComplex

Tennis Indoor Hall

Squash Center

Tennis Outdoor Courts

9) Lusail Shooting Complex Shooting Range

Archery Range

10) Mesaieed Endurance Course Race Track

11) Qatar Billiards & SnookerFederation

Indoor Hall

12) Qatar Bowling Center Qatar Bowling Center

13) Al-Shaqab Main Arena

14) Aspire Zone Khalia Stadium

Hamad Aquatic Center

Aspire DomeLadies Club

Indoor Hall


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VENUES CapaCity

Vene Setn Cct

Aspire Zone - Khalia Stadium 38400

Aspire Zone - Hamad Aquatic Centre 2646

Aspire Zone - Aspire Dome C2 5181



Aspire Zone - Aspire Dome C5 225 Per. +420 Temp.Aspire Zone Womens Club 2128

Al Sadd - Multipurpose Hall 1136

Al Sadd - Football Stadium 13883

Al Arabi - Multipurpose Hall 1144

Al Gharaa - Football stadium 21102

Al Gharaa - Beach Volleyball area 1500

Al Gharaa - Indoor Hall 3029

Al Rayyan - Indoor Hall 2933Al Rayyan - Football Stadium 20445

Corniche /ORRY [caps OK?] Area 300

Doha Gol Club 590

Qatar Billiard Federation140 Billiard-190Snooker

Khalia International /Tennis Indoor 153

Khalia International /Squash 1200

Khalia International /Tennis 8338

Lusail - Shooting Range 666 All Halls

Lusail - Archery Range 190

Qatar Sports Club - Multipurpose Hall 1144

Qatar Sailing Club ----

Qatar Bowling Federation 243

Al Shaqab -----

Messaeed Endurance Track -----


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aSpirE DOmEAn award-winning acility with international standards, not only doesit represent the worlds largest indoor sports acility o its kind andhas the advantage o being located in the heart o Aspire Zone, aninternational sporting destination which is home to ASPIRE Academy orSports Excellence, ASPETAR, Qatar Sports Medicine and OrthopaedicHospital . At Aspire Zone, athletes can train just minutes away romthe warm-up area and competition arena. Aspire Dome has hosteda string o successul sporting events, including the 3rd Asian Indoor

Championships in Athletics in February 2008 and the WorldIAAF Indoor Championships in March 2010.


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Khalifa iNTErNaTiONal STaDium

Khalia International Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium and part othe Doha Sports City complex, which also includes Aspire Academy,Hamad Aquatic Centre, and the Aspire Tower.

The stadium was ully renovated and expanded in 2005 prior to the2006 Asian Games to enable an increase in its capacity rom 20000to 40000.

Khalia Stadium will host the Opening Ceremony on 9 December .

hamaD aquaTiC CENTrE

The Hamad Aquatic Centre is set over ve foors and is themedaround ultra-modern acilities or water sports. This International aquaticcomplex provides extensive acilities or swimming, diving, synchronisedswimming and water polo as well as other aquatic activities.


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aSpirE ZONE WOmENS iNDOOr hall

The Ladies Sports Hall is designed to provide indoor acilities orcourt sport such as Basketball, Handball and Volleyball, and canaccommodate entertainment events and unctions. The eatures o thismulti-unctional Hall include 2,500 seats in the main arena.

aSpirE ZONE laDiES Club

Located at the Aspire Zone, the Ladies Club will host the Chesscompetition.

al SaDD SpOrTS Club

Al Sadd Sports Club includes ve sports elds, including one mainootball stadium with a capacity o 15,000 seats. The stadium,originally built in 1974, was rebuilt in 2004 or the Gul Cup. Thestadium has a unique atmosphere, and being close to the citycentre, it attracts lots o ans


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al rayyaN SpOrTS Club

Founded in 1967, Al Rayyan Sports Club is has several local andregional titles to its name in all sports, including handball, table tennis,athletics, swimming, and volleyball. The club has also been a GCCBasketball Championship host. Boasting the largest an base in Qatar,Al Rayyan Sports Club has seven sports grounds, including one mainmulti-purpose stadium Ahmed bin Ali Stadium with a capacity

o 21,282. The existing 21,282 capacity ootball stadium will beexpanded to 44,740 or the World Cup, and all ans will have ashaded vantage or the game.

al gharafa SpOrTS Club

Occupying almost 159,878 m, the club was ounded in 1979 andis home to six sports grounds, including one main ootball eld witha capacity o 25,000 seats which was built in 2003. The stadium isrenowned or having hosted the 2011 AFC Asian Cup, as well as otherinternational competitions.


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qaTar SpOrTS Club

This club includes our sports elds, including one main ootball eldwith a capacity o 20,000 seats. The premises will be used or theMain Media Centre and the International Broadcast Centre.

Al Shaqab

Vision, oresight and a passion to preserve and perpetuate the Arabianhorse in Qatar led His Highness The Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalia AlThani to establish Al Shaqab in 1992.

Within an amazingly short period o time, Al Shaqab bred threeWorld Champion stallions, Gazal Al Shaqab, Al Adeed Al Shaqaband Marwan Al Shaqab. Today, champion ospring o these stallionsenhance the pedigrees o Arabian horses in Qatar and worldwide.

In 2004, Al Shaqab became a member o Qatar Foundation Basedon three guiding principles - Excellence, Education and Heritage - Al

Shaqab began a visionary expansion in 2006 with the development oa world-class equestrian centre.


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qaTar SailiNg ClubDoha Sailing Club was ounded in 1959 and is authorised

by the Government o the State o Qatar and supervised by theYouth and Qatar Olympic Committee. The membership is multinationaland aliations are held with the International Sailing Federation (ISAF),RYA, 470,Optimist, & Laser International Classes Associations.

Khalifa TENNiS & SquaSh CENTrE

This centre is the home venue o the ATP World Tours world championshipsand also hosts the Qatar ExxonMobil Open every year. The complexopened on December 16, 1992, and the rst Qatar Open was heldin January 1993. It contains 27 hard courts and a stadium court withcapacity or 6911 spectators. Khalia Complex also hosted the tennisand squash competitions at the 2006 Asian Games.


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luSail ShOOTiNg COmplExFounded in 2006, Lusail Shooting Complex is anew state-o-the-art acility in the desert to the north oDoha. Built to Olympic standards, the complex includesindoor and outdoor shooting ranges, as well as archerypractice and competition areas.

Some 1,500 spectators will be accommodated or the archerycompetition at the 12th Arab Games, while 600 can watch the action

at the shooting range.

DOha gOlf Club

Doha Gol Club boasts an 18-hole Championship Course, a 9-holeAcademy Course, an enormous driving range and putting green, 8articial lakes, graceul landscaping and a beautiul clubhouse designedin a traditional Arabic style and positioned at one o the highest pointson the course giving it a magnicent prominence.


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qaTar bOWliNg CENTrENestled in a 2,000 square metre area located in Central Doha , this32-lane state-o-the-art bowling acility is envisioned to be the ultimatebowling and recreation centre in Doha.

The centre is likewise dedicated to promote bowling as a sport and isthe ocial training ground o the Qatar National Bowling Team.

qaTar billiarDS & SNOOKEr fEDEraTiON

Located at All Muntazah Street, Doha, Qatar. The venues hostsInternational Championships with some o the worlds best cueistsrepresenting over 50 countries rom all corners o the globe.


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SportS

parTiCipaTiNg COuNTriES

Countries Code National Olympic Committee

Algeria ALG Comit Olympique Algrien

Bahrain BRN Bahrain Olympic Committee

Comoros COMComit Olympique et Sporti des IlesComores

Djibouti DJIComit National OlympiqueDjiboutien

Egypt EGY Egyptian Olympic Committee

Iraq IRQ National Olympic Committee o Iraq

Jordan JOR Jordan Olympic Committee

Kuwait KUW Kuwait Olympic Committee

Lebanon LIB Lebanese Olympic Committee

Libya LBA Libyan Olympic Committee

Mauritania MTNComit National Olympique etSporti Mauritanien

Morocco MAR Comit Olympique Marocain

Oman OMA Oman Olympic Committee

Palestine PLE Palestine Olympic Committee

Qatar QAT Qatar Olympic Committee

Saudi Arabia KSA Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee

Somalia SOM Somali Olympic Committee

Sudan SUD Sudan Olympic Committee

Tunisia TUNComit National OlympiqueTunisien

United Arab Emirates UAE United Arab Emirates NationalOlympic Committee

Yemen YEM Yemen Olympic Committee


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SportS DiSCipLiNES

Code Sot Code Dscne

AQ AQUATICS SW AQUATICSSWIMMING

AR ARCHERY

AT ATHLETICS

BK BASKETBALLBO BODYBUILDING

BW BOWLING

BX BOXING

CH CHESS

CS CUE SPORTS PL CUE SPORTSPOOL

SN CUE SPORTSSNOOKER

CY CYCLING CR CYCLINGROAD

EQ EQUESTRIAN ED EQUESTRIANDRESSAGE

EJ EQUESTRIANJUMPING

EE EQUESTRIANENDURANCE

FE FENCING

FB FOOTBALL

GO GOLF

GY GYMNASTICS GA GYMNASTICSARTISTIC

GT GYMNASTICSTRAMPOLINE

HB HANDBALL

JU JUDO


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KR KARATE KA KARATEKATA

KU KARATEKUMITE

SA SAILING

SH SHOOTING SP SHOOTINGPISTOL

SR SHOOTINGRIFLE

SS SHOOTINGSHOTGUN

SQ SQUASH

TT TABLE TENNIS

TK TAEKWONDO

TE TENNIS

VB VOLLEYBALL BV BEACH VOLLEYBALL

VO VOLLEYBALLINDOOR

WL WEIGHTLIFTING

WR WRESTLING WF WRESTLINGFREESTYLE

WG WRESTLINGGRECOROMAN

GB GOALBALL

PA PARA-ATHLETICS


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iNforMatioN aboUt Qatar

OFFICIAL NAME State o Qatar

CAPITAL CITY Doha

MAIN TOWNS Al Wakra, Al Rayyan, Al Khor, Dukhan, Mesaieed,Ras Laan

Industrial City, Al Shamal, Umm Salal

NATIONAL DAY 18 December

Qatar is one o the most dynamic economies in the Middle East. It hasundergone remarkable economic and social development over the last20 years. With an attractive business environment and a progressivenational leadership, the country continues to be one o the astestgrowing economies o the region. Having hosted numerous sportingevents or over two decades, Qatar has become a major leader osporting organisation and has helped accelerate the evolution ograssroots athlete development in Asia and the region. Since hostingthe Asian Games in 2006, Doha has hosted major sporting events and

has consistently invested in expanding its national athlete developmentprogram, which is supported by the global sports training expertise othe Aspire Academy or Sports Excellence.

With an economic growth rate o 16% orecast or 2010 [this is oldnow remove or put in growth orecast or 2011], Qatar has a stableeconomic situation. The newly ormed partnership between QatarExchange and the NYSEs Euronext 20% [please check this thought itwas a 25% share] share ($200 million) represents the largest investmentin a oreign exchange. [insert line space beore next paragraph]

Home to the third-largest natural gas reserves in the world, in 1997 thecountry became the biggest LNG producer in the world providing 31million tons. In 2010, the total production will reach 77 million tons.Qatar is constructing the largest European LNG terminal in Wales andthe rst foating terminal in the world, located in Italy.

Qatar is managing its resources, using oil and gas revenues toimplement comprehensive reorms that are helping to transorm Qatarseconomy rom one that depends largely on oil and gas exports to adiversied economy that depends on knowledge and ocuses on high-

tech industrial activities and services.


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Despite the global nancial challenges, Qatars real estate growthshows little sign o slowing down as most projects in both the publicand the private sector are going ahead as planned. The new real estateand urban developments revive heritage and embrace modernity: theredevelopment o the centre o Doha will involve the construction o750,000 m o mixed-use space that combines ancient culture withmodern technology. The Pearl--Qatar, a multi-billion dollar 4 millionmreclaimed island, by 2013 will provide upscale housing andamenities or more than 41,000 people, creating 32 km o newcoastline. It is the rst urban development in Qatar to allow international

reehold ownership. Another new district, Lusail, will accommodate200,000 people on over 35 km. It will include an Entertainmentdistrict and Energy city.

The country is constantly adapting its inrastructures to meet newchallenges: plans are underway to build a metro rail network tocomplement the transport inrastructure covering over 140 km whencompleted in 5 years time. Qatar is also on track to open its newairport with capacity or 24 million passengers and cargo o 1.4 milliontons a year. This corresponds to the demand or additional international

passengers capacity and will allow Doha to service two A380-800super jumbos at the same time and 48,000 m o cargo terminals.

The Qatar--Bahrain Bridge, also called the Friendship Bridge isplanned to be 40 km long and will become the longest bridge in theworld.

ClimaTE

Qatar experiences very hot summers and pleasantly cool winters. In

March the average daytime temperature is around 26Cand at nightabout 17C, with the pleasant weather extending into April.

CODE Of CONDuCT

Qatar is an Islamic country and as a courtesy, visitors should dressmodestly. Swimwear is acceptable on private beaches or by privatepools but should not be worn around town. Public displays o aectionbetween men and women are discouraged, and i deemed to inringeon moral values, can be a punishable oence. [insert line space beore

next paragraph]


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Alcohol may be purchased and consumed only on licensed premises.Drinking and driving is a serious oence and the country has zerotolerance towards drugs.

gETTiNg arOuND

Taxis are widely available, and can be clearly distinguished by theirocean-like turquoise paint. In addition, all the citys top hotels areserviced by an additional feet o unmarked sedans. [run on text]

While they oten tend to run at prearranged rates, many o them havetaxi-meters too, which are hidden discreetly in the drivers rear-viewmirror.

CurrENCy

Qatari Riyal (QR). Each Qatari riyal is divided into 100 dirhams.

Notes in circulation are in denominations o 1, 5, 10, 50, 100 and500.

Coins worth QR0.50 (ty dirhams) and QR0.25 are legal tender butare rarely used. It is customary to round o to the nearest whole number.

ExChaNgE raTE

Fixed at US$1 = QR3.65

laNguagE

Arabic is the ocial language. However English is widely spoken and

understood.

lOCal TimE

GMT +3 hours in winter

GMT +2 hours in summer

*Qatar does not use daylight saving time


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ElECTriCiTyElectricity is provided at 240 volts at 50 hertz. Wall sockets are squarewith three pins. Hotels and serviced apartments generally supplyadaptors, but they can also be ound in most supermarkets and cornerstores.

WaTEr

Tap water in Doha is distilled. However, it is advisable to drink bottled

water, which is widely available.

uSEful TElEphONE NumbErS

International code or Qatar: +974

Directory enquiries 180 (only in Qatar)

Emergencies 999 (only in Qatar)

General Airport enquiries +974 465 6666

Flight enquiries +974 462 2999

[Flight?] Inormation desk +974 465 6347

Customs +974 465 6408


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KEy attraCtioNS

SOuq Waqif

As soon as you set oot in Qatars rst souq, you are overwhelmed bythe vibrant atmosphere. A unique environment in the very heart o Doha,Souq Waqi is an authentic cultural oasis that has succeeded in revivingits historical past. Opening hours are usually 09:00 or 10:00 to 13:00and then 16:00 to 22:00. On Friday shops open only in the aternoon.

gOlD SOuq

Located near Souq Waqi, o Al Ashat Street, the Gold Souq sellslocally-madeand imported 21 carat gold jewellery. It might not be thegold colour you are used to but it is o high quality: all the gold in Qataris tested and marked, sold by weight according to the price o gold thatday. Lower and higher quality gold and also silver jewellery is alsoavailable. Opening hours: 19:00 to 13:00 and then 16:00 to 22:00.

muSEum Of iSlamiC arTThe Museum o Islamic Art houses a magnicent collection o artworkdating rom the 7th to the 19th century, representing the ull scope oIslamic art. It includes manuscripts, ceramics, metal, glass, ivory, textiles,wood and precious stones rom three continents. The building itsel isan architectural masterpiece with stunning details drawn rom Islamic artinfuences, designed by Pritzker Prize laureate, architect I.M. Pei, whoalso designed the glass pyramid at the Louvre museum in Paris. Theelegant interior design is by Jean-Michel Wilmotte.

muSEum Of iSlamiC arT:

set on an articial island o Dohas Corniche.

Al Corniche Street, Doha Port. Tel: 422 44 44.

OriENTaliST muSEum

A small white building with a great collection o 19th century Orientalistpaintings donated in 2005 to the Qatar Museums Authority by art loverSheikh Hassan bin Mohammed Al Thani, who collected the paintings


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over a period o 15 years. The museum includes drawings by Delacroix,a small Turner landscape and other works o various European artistsincluding Fromentin and Jose Villegas y Cordero.

Located near the Corniche, behind the Qatar National Museum (currentlybeing renovated by Architect Jean Nouvel). Call Fathi Hamzaoui, 58365 74 to book a tour. Free entrance.

arT gallEriES

The Third Line gallery, specialises in showcasing contemporary artistsand photographers rom the Middle East, North Arica and the FarEast. Located in Souq Waqi, it is open rom 10:00 to 13:00 and rom16:30 to midnight. Open Fridays 17:00 to 22:00. Tel: 434 09 21.[is this still on?]

al marKhiya arT gallEry

A dynamic gallery that promotes Arab painting rom the region. Locatedin Souq Waqi, it is open rom 10:00 to 13:00 and rom 16:30 to

22:00. Open Fridays 17:00 to 22:00. Tel: 442 80 07.Al Hosh gallery promotes drawings, paintings and ceramic art romartists o the region. Located in Souq Waqi, it is open rom 09:00to 12:00 and rom 16:00 to 22:00. Open Fridays rom 16:00 to22:00. Tel: 441 13 05.

rumEilah parK (al biDDa parK)

Located on the opposite side o the road to the Corniche, it has anopen-air theatre and a ew shops. The landscaped park is very busyat night and on Fridays. Within the parkis the Heritage Village, built toresemble a traditional Qatari village.

aSpirE parK

Dohas largest park covers 88 hectares and has more than 700 trees. Italso has a large lake, horse riding trails, jogging tracks, shaded seatingareas and a restaurant.

It is located near Villagio Mall, in the Aspire Zone.


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al ShaqabIt is open to all visitors. Many o the Arabian horses ound in the studhold world titles rom international competitions. The horses are kept inimpressive world-class acilities, including a therapeutic pool.

The stud is located behind Al Rayyan Football Club, near EducationCity.

DoS aND DoNtS

plEaSE DO

Use greetings and formalities as they are particularly importantwhen dealing with local people. It is considered impolite to start anyconversation or request without saying Good Morning or GoodAternoon.

Dress modestly in Qatar, which is a Muslim country with conservativedress codes. Loose trousers are acceptable or women, but avoid

shorts and short skirts, strappy low-cut tops, see-through and transparentclothes.

Hail Mowasalat turquoise taxis, which are sae, clean and metered.The majority o drivers speak English. When ordering a taxi by phonedo so well in advance as delays can occur.

Bargaining with shopkeepers is the norm in the souqs, so let go o yourinhibitions and allow yoursel some extra time or a good barter. Alwayscounter the original oer with a lower price than you expect to pay andwork slowly upwards to what you wish to spend.

Watch out for separate counters and sections or women in banks andutilities.

Enjoy Qatar at nightas it is one o the saest places in the world andduring the hot summer and Ramadan you will see people around townwell into the early morning.

Drink plenty of water in addition to other beverages.

Use a high-factor sun block on all exposed skin (even in the winter sun),

including the tops o your eet i wearing sandals. Children and air-skinned people also need a hat or cap.


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Remember the air-conditioning, which can chill you to bone at therestaurants, cinemas and malls. Take along a light jacket or sweater asa precaution.

plEaSE DONT

Look or stare at people closely no matter how ascinating their dress!This general courtesy is particularly important in a society where modestyo dress and behaviour is mandatory.

Ask an Arab lady for information or directions i you are a man.Respect the act that some Arabic ladies are very private people inpublic places. They will be more than willing to help other emales andi you are a amily let your wie do the talking!

Be offended if your handshake is refused by a Muslim. Handshakesare most oten reused to members o the opposite sex. It is not meantpersonally, but simply a religious prohibition applicable to Muslims andnon-Muslims alike.

Take a photograph without permission o either people (including the

police or armed orces) or sensitive sites. Arab women and many olderpeople strongly object to being photographed.

Be annoyed if your guest/contact is late just remember time is moreelastic in Qatar.

Use your left hand or eating with your ngers. Following Muslimsconventions, the right hand is considered more propitious and the lethand is reserved or personal hygiene.

Sit with the soles of your shoes or eet pointing to your Qatari hosts. It

is considered insulting. Equally, dont sit with your back to other guests.Drink too much that your behaviour is aected in public. Alcohol inQatar is a strictly regulated concession and there is zero tolerance ordrink-driving or rowdy behaviour.

Go barefoot in the sea where stonesh (which look like stones) lie alongthe shoreline. Although rare, the poisonous deense mechanism causesexcruciating pain and needs a hospital visit. Also be on the lookout orjellysh.


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hOW TO gET TO VENuES

By public transportation : Mowasalat buses or timetable

please visit http://eng.mowasalat.com

By Taxi: Mowasalat 24-hour taxi service,

Phone number 4458 8888


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aLL aboUt yoUr tiCKEt

Important things to remember about your ticket:

Check your ticket: beore you leave or the Games, careullycheck the date, start time, and location o each event.

Treat your tickets like cash: your ticket is valuable and cannot bereplaced i lost or stolen. Be careul not to damage your ticketor remove the barcode as this will invalidate the ticket. Ticketsthat are unreadable due to mutilation o any kind will not beaccepted or admission.

Please note the No Re-entry: as per the policy and the type o thetickets, once you exit the venue, re-entry will not be permitted.

Ticket verication: please veriy your ticket details as soon asyou receive your tickets. For any query please contact VirginMegastore located in Villagio and Landmark Mall.

WhErE TO buy TiCKETS

Online: You can saely purchase tickets to all available sessions romour ocial website www.arabgames2011.qa. The e-ticket voucherthen has to be exchanged or the actual ticket at retail outlets. You canalso visit the retail outlet i.e. Virgin Megastores beore the events andpurchase the tickets. During the events new locations where you willbe able to purchase tickets will be added, or the convenience o ourspectators.

TicketBox Oce: Ticket Box Oces (TBOs) at venues will be open twohours prior to the start o the session. Ticket Box Oces will close salesor a currentsession 30 minutes prior to the end o that session. TBOs willremain open until 1 hour ater the end o the session and will continueto sell tickets or other orthcoming sessions.

aCCESSiblE TiCKETS

Due care has been taken or spectators with a disability. They can enjoyall sports at dierent venues. The tickets can be purchased through thevarious sales channels: rom Virgin Megastores located in LandmarkMall and Villagio and locations during the event at Aspire Zone Club,Al Gharaa Sports Club, Al Rayyan Sports Club, Al Shaqab (QatarEquestrian Federation)and Qatar Sports Club.


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liST Of NON-TiCKETED VENuES

Event Venue Complex Venue

Shooting Lusail ShootingComplex

Shooting Range

Sailing Q atar Sailing Club Qatar Sailing Club

Endurance Race Mesaieed EnduranceCourse

Race Track

Chess Aspire Ladies ClubCue Sports Qatar Billiards and

Snooker FederationIndoor Hall

Cycling Road Lusail Cycling Circuit Cycling Circuit

Bowling Qatar BowlingCentre

Qatar BowlingCentre

Archery Lusail ShootingComplex

Archery Range

arab gamES TiCKET TErmS aND CONDiTiONS

By purchasing, possessing or attempting to use this ticket, youacknowledge and agree that you have read, understood andunconditionally agreed to be bound by these General Terms andConditions(GTCs) and the General Conditions o Attendance(available at www.arabgames2011.qa). The Arab Games OrganisingCommittee Doha 2011 (AGOC Doha 2011) may reuse your entryinto or remove you rom a venue i you do not comply with the GTCs,and no reunds or exchanges will be given in these circumstances.

THIS TICKET IS SUBJECT TO IMMEDIATE CANCELLATION BY AGOCDOHA 2011, WITHOUT ANY REFUND OR OTHER COMPENSATION,IF IT IS PURCHASED OR ACQUIRED OR SOLD OR USED, IN BREACHOF THE GTCs. This ticket is a revocable license or admission to thesession or which this ticket is issued. The ticket is and will, at all times,remain the exclusive property o AGOC and must be produced or

inspection at any time at AGOCs request. Tickets are non-transerable.


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In particular, it is prohibited to sell, advertise the sale o this ticket to anyperson at a price in excess o its ace value, or use this ticket in breacho the GTCs.

The AGOC reserves the right to change the dates, times, participants anddescriptions o sessions, and tickets are not exchangeable or reundableexcept in accordance with the General Conditions o Attendance.Ticket holders must comply with the Stadium Code o Conduct o theStadium and all rules and regulations applied in the state o Qatar at alltimes. Prohibited items will include weapons, pyrotechnics, commercial

materials and other objects which could compromise public saety and/or harm the events reputation. The ticket holder must comply with allrules, regulations and conditions o entry to a venue and must submit topersonal and baggage searches at a venue. A ticket holder may notrecord or transmit any sound, image, statistic or description o the eventother than or private use.

ThE EVENT iS SubjECT TO fOrCE majEurE.

The ticket holder voluntarily accepts all risks and dangers which the ticket

holder may ace or endure while attending any session and waives anyclaims against the AGOC relating to such risks and dangers.


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Documents

Doha 2011 - Instalações Esportivas