The 12th Arab Games December 9-23, 2011 in Doha, Qatar. It is the first time the quadrennial multi-sport event being held in a Arab state.

Host awarding

Qatar was awarded rights to organise the games beating Lebanon in the bidding process. Arab Federation for Sports secretary general Othman al-Saad said that Qatar's hosting of the Pan-Arab Games would give the event "more momentum and significance in light of the huge capabilities and world-class sports facilities which Qatar owns."

Sports

Chess

Chess

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Participating countries

The following nations are scheduled to compete at the games:
(211) (476)
(400) (250)
(161)
(witdhrew) (192)
Syria announced its team will not participate in the Arab games in protest of the Arab League's suspension of the country's membership.

External links

Official website: www.arabgames2011.qa

• http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-11/14/c_131246213.htm