Doha, Qatar, January 13, 2026: HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, chaired the first Board of Directors meeting of the Organising Committee of the 21st Asian Games Doha 2030 last week.
The Board appointed Dr. Ahmed Abdullah Al Buainain as Chief Executive Officer of the Doha 2030 Organising Committee.
In his new role, Dr. Abdullah will play a central part in overseeing operations of the Organising Committee and ensuring the effective implementation of approved plans and strategies, in line with the highest organisational standards and the objectives set for delivering this major continental sporting event.
The Qatar News Agency reported that during the meeting, HE Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, QOC Secretary General and Member of the Board of Directors of the Doha 2030 Organising Committee, reviewed the main master plan for the Games and its key pillars, and highlighted the latest updates related to organisational and preparatory aspects.
The meeting also addressed ways to enhance cooperation and integration among relevant stakeholders from both the public and private sectors, with the aim of unifying efforts and ensuring close cooperation to deliver a successful edition of the Games that reflects Qatar’s standing and organisational capabilities in hosting major continental and international sporting events.
Discussions further covered several themes related to the sustainable legacy of the Games, optimal utilisation of existing sports infrastructure, and leveraging accumulated national expertise in organising major championships. Emphasis was also placed on the importance of adopting best practices in innovation, sustainability, and governance.
The first meeting of the Organising Committee’s Board of Directors marks a key foundational step in the preparations for the Doha 2030 Asian Games, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030, and reinforces the country’s leading role and growing influence in the development of sport across the Asian continent.
