Qatar has officially submitted its bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, aiming to become the first country in the Middle East and North Africa to stage the prestigious event. This bid marks a significant milestone in Qatar’s journey, building on its successful hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The country’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, emphasized that the bid leverages Qatar’s proven track record of hosting major international sporting events.