QIIB Signs Sponsorship Deal With Al-Gharafa SC

Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing strategy to support Qatari sports and build strong, long-term partnerships, QIIB has signed a sponsorship agreement with Al-Gharafa SC.

Under the agreement, QIIB will be the club's official sponsor for the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 football seasons. The partnership reflects the close and successful relationship between the two sides and highlights QIIB's active role in supporting clubs, national teams, and major sporting events in Qatar.

The agreement was signed at QIIB's headquarters on Grand Hamad Street, during a ceremony attended by senior representatives from both sides. Signing on behalf of QIIB was by Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani bin Abdulla Al-Thani, Chairman of the Board, while Sheikh Jassim bin Thamer Al-Thani, Club President, signed on behalf of Al-Gharafa SC.

The signing ceremony was attended by Dr. Abdulbasit Ahmed Al Shaibei, CEO of QIIB; Sheikh Mohammed bin Jassim Al-Thani, Head of Football at Al-Gharafa; Rashid Issa Al Dossary, General Manager of the Club; along with several senior officials from both parties.

This agreement reflects QIIB's continued commitment to supporting Qatari sports and building strong national partnerships with leading clubs, including Al-Gharafa SC, one of the country's most prominent and influential teams. With a proud history, strong presence in local and regional competitions, and a wide, loyal fan base, Al-Gharafa SC remains a key name in Qatar's sporting landscape.”

Under the agreement, the QIIB will serve as the official sponsor of Al-Gharafa SC for the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 football seasons. The sponsorship will include the Bank's presence across the club's various platforms, support for its sports and media programmes, and contributions to strengthening the club's professional environment, all aimed at enhancing team performance and helping the club achieve its competitive and fan-driven ambitions, in line with its future vision and goals.

QIIB Chairman of the Board, Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani bin Abdulla Al-Thani (right), and Al-Gharafa SC Club President, Sheikh Jassim bin Thamer Al-Thani exchanging documents after signing the sponsorship agreement.

Commenting on the occasion, Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani bin Abdulla Al-Thani, Chairman of QIIB, stated,“We are pleased to sign a new sponsorship agreement with Al-Gharafa SC, a distinguished club that holds a special place in the history of Qatari sports and boasts a proud sporting legacy and a loyal fan base that we all take pride in. This sponsorship reflects QIIB's continued commitment to supporting national sports clubs and our firm belief in the vital role of sports in personal development, fostering national pride, and keeping pace with the comprehensive progress taking place in Qatar under the leadership of Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.”

He further added,“It is worth noting that this is not QIIB's first sponsorship of Al-Gharafa SC. The Bank has supported the club across several football seasons in the past, a successful and valued partnership that we take great pride in. It laid the foundation for a relationship built on trust, mutual respect, and true collaboration. Renewing this partnership today reflects our deep appreciation for Al-Gharafa's rich legacy, its prominent role in Qatari football, and its continued influence on the national sports landscape”.

Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani bin Abdulla Al-Thani emphasised that QIIB's support for sports is part of a broader, integrated sponsorship strategy.“At the heart of this strategy is our sponsorship of Qatar's national football teams and our three-year sponsorship of the prestigious Amir Cup, in addition to our support for a number of national and international sporting events. This reflects our commitment to contributing to the remarkable progress of Qatari sports across all fields and keeping pace with Qatar's rise as a leading global sports hub.”

For his part, Sheikh Jassim bin Thamer Al-Thani, President of Al-Gharafa SC, confirmed that Qatar's remarkable sporting progress and its global recognition are the result of the country's outstanding success in hosting major international events.“Thanks to the generous patronage of Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his unwavering commitment to advancing Qatari sports, our country has rightfully earned its place as the sporting capital of the Middle East.”

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Abdulbasit Ahmed Al Shaibei, CEO of QIIB, stated,“QIIB's sponsorship of Al Gharafa SC for the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 football seasons reflects the Bank's ongoing commitment to supporting national sports. We see sports as a key driver of community development and a powerful platform for promoting positive values such as teamwork, discipline, and ambition.” Sheikh Mohammed bin Jassim bin Thamer Al-Thani, Head of Football at Al-Gharafa SC, expressed his full satisfaction with the signing of the sponsorship agreement, stating,“We are very pleased with this partnership, which brings together two respected names with strong standing in Qatari society.

The QIIB, in particular, holds significant economic weight as a leading institution with a well-established role in the national banking sector.”

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