QBF President by Mohammed bin Saad Al-Mughaseeb
Doha: The Board of Directors of the Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) convened for its second meeting at the Federation’s headquarters, chaired by QBF President by Mohammed bin Saad Al-Mughaseeb.
Present at the meeting were Saadoun Sabah Al-Kuwari, the Secretary General, and Ahmed Yousef Mohammed Mubarak Al-Darwish, the Assistant Secretary.
The meeting also featured Board members: Abdullah Sultan Al-Jaber, Abdulrahman Hamad Mohammed Al-Mana, Mishaal Abdullah Yousef Al-Malki, and Zahra Majed Burhan Al-Zaidan, the sole female member of the Board.
The Federation sanctioned several vital decisions, including the discussion and endorsement of the Competitions Committee’s recommendations and the establishment of the calendar and activities for the forthcoming season.
Additionally, the Federation introduced new modifications to the Men’s General League competition framework, considering the unique characteristics of the impending phase, as Qatar prepares to host the prestigious global event, the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup, which is set to take place for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa region from August 27 to September 12, 2027.
As per the sanctioned schedule, the Men’s General Basketball League is scheduled to take place from October 25, 2025, to February 16, 2026.
Following this, the Qatar Cup for the Men’s category will commence, taking place from February 23 to March 9, 2026. The principal men’s tournaments will conclude with the Amir’s Cup, scheduled from March 26 to April 23, 2026.
In terms of age group competitions, the Under-19 General League is set to run from September 15, 2025, to May 28, 2026.
This league will consist of two segments: the first segment will occur from September 15 to December 1, 2025, and the second segment will take place from January 20 to May 28, 2026.
The Qatar Cup for Under-19s is scheduled for May 4 to 27, 2026.
The General League for Under-16s will take place from September 14, 2025, to May 26, 2026, and will also be divided into two segments: the first segment will run from September 14 to November 30, 2025, and the second segment will be from January 18 to May 26, 2026.
The Qatar Cup for Under-16s is scheduled to take place from May 3 to May 26, 2026, while the Qatar Cup for Under-16s will also occur from March 30 to May 23, 2026.
In relation to the General League for Under-14s, the first section is set to be conducted from September 13 to November 29, 2025, whereas the matches for the second division will be held from January 17 to April 25, 2026. Additionally, the Qatar U-14 Cup is planned for May 2 to May 25, 2026.
The seasonal agenda further encompasses the organization of sports festivals aimed at younger age groups, specifically under 9 and under 12, during the timeframe from November 1, 2025, to May 16, 2026.
This initiative is part of the association’s commitment to fostering a culture of the game from an early age. Concerning women’s activities, it has been decided to conduct festivals for girls from January 17 to February 10, 2026.
The Under-15 Girls League is scheduled from January 16 to May 25, 2026, and the Under-18 Girls League will take place during the same timeframe. The Women’s General League is also set to occur from January 17 to May 25, 2026.
