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DOHA: The magic of football continues to charm fans in Qatar. Over 18,000 fans from across the country have visited Qatar Fan Zone at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena to cheer for their favourite World Cup teams.
Organised by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), the Ministry of Culture and Sports and Qatar Tourism Authority, Qatar Fan Zone is welcoming fans across the country. In addition to screening live matches from the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, the fan zone features entertainment, a designated zone for children and families, and more than 40 food and beverage carts.
Visiting fans have praised the family-friendly atmosphere and abundance of activities for people of all ages. Thousands of more fans are expected to attend this weekend's matches. Egyptian fan Ramy Ghanem said: 'It's great to be able to bring my children to a place that brings together Egyptians and other Arabs to cheer for our national team. The atmosphere, the hospitality and the fun activities for children all make this a complete experience for the whole family.
Jihan, a Tunisian mother of two, added: 'I brought my two daughters and even though they are not football fans they have been caught up in the excitement and enjoying the fun activities that cater to children. The whole event is fantastic and we're grateful to the organisers.
Qatar Fan Zone has been giving passionate fans the chance to sample a World Cup atmosphere four years before Qatar hosts the biggest show on earth, while celebrating the rich culture of sports in Qatar, as the country gets ever closer to hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. It is one of three fan zones being organised by the SC during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, with others being held at Katara and Hamad International Airport.
While Qatar Fan Zone and all its entertainment offerings including live music, family-friendly activities and football freestyler shows are available for free, visitors have the option to upgrade their experience by booking a hospitality suite through qtickets.com. The suites are located on the second floor of the arena and offer private service courtesy of The W Doha Hotel, an exceptional view, plush furniture, board games and PlayStation.
Qatar Fan Zone is also part of this year's Qatar Summer Festival, which kicked off on the first day of Eid Al-Fitr. Organised by QTA, the 11-week festival is a nationwide celebration of the country's diverse retail and hospitality offerings, complemented by a host of entertainment and sports activities.
The fan zone is open daily from 2PM until midnight until June 28, and will be open from 4PM until midnight between June 30 and July 15. Operating on match days only, it is powered by Vodafone Qatar as the official telecommunications partner and supported by The W Doha Hotel & Residences, the official hospitality partner.
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