Josoor Institute, a key programme of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), successfully concluded the first block of its inaugural certificate and diploma programmes. Almost 80 delegates from Qatar and the MENA region participated in the five day programmes that focused on Football and Sports Management and Major Events Management.

Delegates also had a unique opportunity to interact with globally renowned sports administrator and President of the South African Football Association, Daniel Alexander Danny Jordaan, on the final day of the diploma programme. Jordaan played an instrumental role as CEO of the Organising Committee for the 2010 FIFA World Cup held in South Africa and has served on the marketing and television board of FIFA since 1998. Speaking at the session, Jordaan praised Qatars global positioning as a leading sporting hub and highlighted the importance of such training programmes for human skill and capacity development to create a strong legacy and a positive global impact.

Leaders from the local football fraternity including Hassan Al Thawadi, Secretary General of the SC, Mansoor Al Ansari, General Secretary of the Qatar Football Association and Hani Balan, CEO of Qatar Stars League, also delivered motivational talks to the delegates. The talks emphasised Qatars commitment to developing the sports sector to further enhance the countrys positioning as the leading sports tourism destination. They also highlighted the significance of Josoor Institutes training programmes aimed at developing expertise within the MENA region.

Launched in partnership with leading international academic organisations including Georgetown University, University of Liverpool and Leeds Beckett University, the 18-month certificate and diploma programmes are designed to act as a catalyst in preparing the next generation of specialists who can lead the growth of the sustainable sports and events industries in Qatar and the region.

The diploma programme followed the successful completion of the certificate programme, which brought together local and regional delegates for a five days session. The sessions were packed with talks and insights from international academic partners along with team building exercises and group presentations that helped delegates plan and implement effective ideas in line with strategic objectives.

Till date more than 1200 delegates from across the MENA region have participated in Josoor Institutes specially curated workshops and training sessions that further enrich their understanding of the sports and events industries.

Mushtaq Al-Waeli, Executive Director (acting) of Josoor Institute highlighted the regional relevance of these programmes. He said, The response to both the certificate and diploma programme has been very positive and we are confident that the delegates now have a fair understanding of the world of sports and events management. We have worked with our academic partners to create programmes that not only enhance the skills of existing talents but also attract new talents, capable of successfully delivering large scale events such as the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Josoor Institute is committed to developing the sports and events sectors to create highly skilled human capital within the MENA region, ready to lead the next wave of change and make a strong global impact.

Josoor Institute has organised 20 professional development workshops and courses to date with participation from representatives of regional football associations including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Yemen, Sudan, Tunisia and Algeria in addition to Qatar. Over 120 speakers from across the world have delivered tailor-made sessions on the various aspects of the sports and events industries to further develop the skills and expertise of local and regional talent.

For more information on Josoor Institute and its activities visit www.josoorinstitute.qa