Qtel Support Looks to Make Emir’s Cup Most Exciting Ever
Mozaic TV+, SMS and Video Alerts and Special Stands on Match Day All Add to the Excitement of Qatar’s Most Prestigious Tournament
Qtel is pulling out all the stops in the run-up to the final games of The Emir’s Cup, with a range of special services aimed at adding to fans’ enjoyment and ensuring as many people as possible can enjoy the games.
With the semi-finals set to take place this week on the 13 May, and the final set for 16 May, people across Qatar are rooting for their team to take the trophy home.
As the Exclusive Telecommunications Partner for the event, Qtel is deploying a full range of products and services to engage the whole community with Qatar’s most prestigious tournament.
Fans who want to follow the game from home can watch every match live on Al Kass Sports (Channel 611) available on Mozaic’s Prime Arabia Package.
There is also a dedicated Qatar Football SMS and Video Alert service, to keep people up-to-date with the latest goals, news and match results throughout the competition. Hundreds of fans have already subscribed to the service, which can be accessed through 3G phones by texting A2 to 2973.
Qtel is also providing a special booth at the semi-finals and finals, where football fans can collect a goodie bag containing a range of football-related giveaways.
Adel Al Mutawa, Executive Director, Group Communications, Qtel, said: “This year’s edition of the Emir’s Cup is one of the most exciting in the event’s history, and we wanted to make sure that our contribution matched the quality of play that we have seen in the Cup so far. With a mix of special television, SMS and Video services, football fans need never miss a minute of the excitement of this year’s Emir’s Cup.”
As well as The Emir’s Cup, Qtel also supports The Heir Apparent Cup, The Sheikh Jassim Cup and Qatar Stars League, the top professional league in Qatari football.
Qtel offers a range of advanced technology – including mobile television, mobile entertainment and consumer Broadband – and is eager to deploy these to ensure the widest possible audience is kept up-to-date with Qatar’s exciting football program.
Qtel is also the sponsor for the next AFC Asian Cup tournament, to be held in Qatar in 2011, and the Asian Champions League for 2009-2012.
