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QOC hosts seminar to promote sustainability and lasting legacy in sporting events

Published: 06 Nov 2026 - 09:31 am | Last Updated: 06 Nov 2026 - 09:33 am

The Peninsula

DOHA: As part of its ongoing efforts to develop human resources, foster a culture of sustainability and raise awareness of its importance in the sports sector, the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), represented by its Human Resources and Administrative Affairs Department, in collaboration with the Strategy and Sustainability Department, organised a panel discussion yesterday, at its headquarters to mark Sustainability Week.

The discussion brought together two leading experts in sustainability: Professor Dr Ali Abdullah Al Ibrahim, Vice Chairman of the Regional Network for Social Responsibility and an expert in sustainable development, and Dr Mohammed Saif Al Kuwari, an expert in environmental and sustainability affairs and a researcher in Earth and climate sciences.

The two speakers offered valuable knowledge and in-depth insights, adding depth to the discussions on sustainability, social responsibility and the role of sport in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).