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Qatar is set to host the Arab Men's and Women's Golf Championships for the first time, welcoming 73 golfers from 14 Arab nations to Doha Golf Club for the continental competition from November 4 to 11.
The Qatar Golf Association (QGA) will organise the 45th edition of the Arab Men's Golf Championship alongside the 17th Arab Women's Golf Championship, with players competing for both individual and team honours.
The men's tournament will feature 52 golfers, while the women's competition will bring together 21 players representing nine countries, setting the stage for an exciting week of competition.
Qatar's hosting of the championships marks an important milestone for the country's growing presence in regional golf and provides local players with an opportunity to compete on home soil against some of the Arab world's leading talent.
The official programme begins with the arrival of participating delegations on Wednesday, followed by practice rounds on November 5 and 6. The opening ceremony is scheduled for Friday, November 6, with competitive action getting underway on November 7.
The women's championship will conclude on November 9, while the men's competition will reach its conclusion on November 10. The closing ceremony and awards presentation will also take place on the final day.
Qatar Golf Association President Hamad Abdullah Al Mana expressed his pride in the country hosting the regional championships for the first time, welcoming the participating delegations and wishing them success throughout the tournament.
He confirmed that the association had completed all necessary preparations to welcome the national teams and deliver an event that reflects the standing of Arab golf.
Al Mana also stressed the importance of providing players with the right conditions to perform at their best, expressing his expectation of a highly competitive tournament characterised by sportsmanship and mutual respect.
Beyond the sporting competition, the championships are expected to play an important role in strengthening relationships and cooperation between Arab golf federations.
Al Mana highlighted the significance of the event for the Qatar Golf Association, noting that hosting the championships would offer Qatari golfers valuable international experience while allowing them to showcase their abilities in front of home supporters.
The tournament also represents another step in Qatar's efforts to develop golf and strengthen its position as a leading destination for major sporting events in the region.
With 14 Arab nations set to compete across the men's and women's categories, Doha Golf Club will provide the setting for a week of high-level golf as the region's players battle for individual and team honours.