GCO highlights 2036 Olympic bid and many other achievements in July

DOHA: The Government Communications Office (GCO) has highlighted a number of major achievements accomplished by in July. In a post on its X account...

DOHA:  The Government Communications Office (GCO) has highlighted a number of major achievements accomplished by in July.

In a post on its X account, the GCO noted that July marked several significant milestones, including Qatar’s official bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games and its strong performance in global peace and competitiveness rankings.

Qatar formally confirmed its intention to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) entering the dialogue phase with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) under the new host city selection process. Qatar stated that 95% of the necessary sports infrastructure is already in place, significantly strengthening its candidacy. The bid is part of a broader national vision to use the games as a platform for development — focusing on youth engagement, knowledge sharing, innovation, and sustainability — aligning with both Olympic ideals and Qatar’s national values.

If successful, Qatar would become the first country in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to host the Olympic Games.

In parallel with its Olympic aspirations, Qatar achieved a notable ranking in the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025, where it was placed first in the MENA region and 27th globally out of 163 countries — an improvement of two positions from the previous year. Qatar also ranked first among Arab nations and eighth globally in the “Societal Safety and Security” category, reflecting its robust peace and security indicators. This marks the seventh time Qatar has led the MENA region in the index’s nineteen-year history, highlighting the strength of its security framework and governance.