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Ooredoo Qatar supports 25TB data across social media during AFC Asian Cup opening game
In an extraordinary evening of passion for the beautiful game , the AFC Asian Cup Qatar opener saw a record-breaking attendance of 82,490 enthusiastic fans , marking the largest-ever crowd for both the tournament ’ s opening game and a Qatari National Team
match . The historic occasion was connected and digitally upgraded by Ooredoo Qatar ’ s innovative technology solutions .
The company ’ s robust network supported over half a million voice calls for Ooredoo subscribers and roamers , and enabled fans to stay connected seamlessly throughout the event . A total of 25TB of data was served by the indoor mobile network in stadium during the event , predominantly driven by social media platforms like Snapchat , Instagram , and Facebook .
This remarkable digital engagement underlines the fans ’ desire to capture and share every moment of this historic game and exemplifies Ooredoo ’ s commitment to empowering Qatar ’ s sports culture and delivering exceptional experiences to customers and visitors alike .
The thrilling clash , which saw defending champions Qatar secure a 3 – 0 victory against Lebanon , was not just a triumph on the field but also a testament to the country ’ s love for football . Ooredoo Qatar was one of the game ’ s most enthusiastic supporters by ensuring that every one of the 82,490 attendees could share their excitement and experiences with friends and family around the world .
Ooredoo Qatar looks forward to its further involvement in this prestigious event , which underscores its dedication to fostering community spirit and supporting major international events , reaffirming its commitment to upgrading the lives of its customers through technology and connecting people in moments that matter the most .
Ooredoo is Qatar ’ s communications company , delivering mobile , fixed , broadband internet and corporate managed services tailored to the needs of consumers and businesses .
US Ambassador to Qatar visits International Academy for Security Studies , Global Security Forum
The United States Ambassador to Qatar , His Excellency Timmy Davis , visited the Qatar International Academy for Security Studies , QIASS , the professional institute working to raise security standards , knowledge , and cooperation within the Gulf region and across the globe .
The exercise saw participation from the Qatar Ministry of Defence , Ministry of Interior , Ministry of Foreign Affairs , the State Security Bureau , and the Internal Security Force , Lekhwiya . US representatives included officials from the US Departments of State and Defence , the FBI , and US Embassy Doha .
Ambassador Davis toured the facility and was briefed by staff on the programmes the academy delivers to Qataris and foreign partners from law enforcement and security services to build their capacity to address shared security challenges and combat transnational crime .
During the tour , Ambassador Davis visited the dedicated office for Doha ’ s Global Security Forum , which QIASS organises in partnership with The Soufan Centre . The invitation-only Forum provides a unique and dynamic platform for international stakeholders to convene and address the global threats . The annual event attracts high-level participation of representatives across the public and private sectors from the United States , Europe , the Middle East , Africa , and Asia .
The Ambassador ’ s visit builds on the success of a three-day event organised by QIASS which facilitated a Qatari and US training exercise in Doha for hostage rescue operations .
The Qatar International Academy for Security Studies is a professional institute working to foster strategic partnerships with a number of US institutions , including a partnership with New York ’ s Fordham University .
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