Jake Peacock Vs. Shinji Suzuki Muay Thai Clash Added To ONE 171: Qatar On February 20
8 January 2025 – Doha, Qatar: ONE Championship, the world’s largest martial arts organization, today announced that another marquee bout has been added to ONE 171: Qatar, presented by Visit Qatar, scheduled for Lusail Sports Arena on Thursday, February 20. English-Canadian star Jake Peacock will face Japanese veteran Shinji Suzuki in a three-round bantamweight Muay Thai contest. Fans interested in purchasing tickets can visit here. ONE 171: Qatar will also feature two massive World Title showdowns. ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion Jonathan Haggerty will defend his gold against #1-ranked contender Wei Rui, while ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion Joshua Pacio will face interim titleholder Jarred Brooks for the third time in a World Title unification bout. More blockbuster matchups for ONE 171: Qatar will be announced at a later date. ONE Championship would like to thank official ONE 171 presenting partner Visit Qatar, official media partner Media City Qatar, official telecom partner Ooredoo, and official venue partner Lusail Sports Arena, as well as global energy drink partner Monster Energy and global blockchain partner Sui. ONE 171: QatarLusail Sports ArenaThursday, February 20, 2025 ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Championship(C) Jonathan Haggerty vs. (1) Wei Rui ONE Strawweight MMA World Championship(C) Joshua Pacio vs. (IC) Jarred Brooks Welterweight MMARoberto Soldic vs. Dagi Arslanaliev Bantamweight MMABibiano Fernandes vs. Kevin Belingon Featherweight MMA(3) Shamil Gasanov vs. (4) Martin Nguyen Atomweight MMA(5) Ayaka Miura vs. Ritu Phogat Bantamweight Muay ThaiJake Peacock vs. Shinji Suzuki About ONE Championship™ONE is the world’s largest martial arts organization, ranking among the world’s top-five sports properties for viewership and engagement with a cumulative reach of over 400 million fans, according to Nielsen. ONE produces and distributes world-class events across more than 190 countries, featuring martial artists and World Champions from over 80 nations and all styles of martial arts including MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and more. ONE can be viewed on many of the largest global free-to-air and digital broadcasters, including Prime Video, Sky Sports, Globo, beIN SPORTS, Channel 7 HD, Seven Network, SuperSport, DAZN, La Liga TV, Claro Sports, Star Sports, iQIYI, One Sports, U-NEXT, Coupang, NET TV, Vidio, Mediapro, Skynet, Mediacorp, Match TV, and more. About Visit QatarVisit Qatar is the main arm of Qatar Tourism, the regulatory body of the tourism sector in Qatar. Visit Qatar’s mission is to promote and expand tourism in Qatar by cultivating its rich culture, developing thrilling attractions, enhancing Qatar’s calendar, becoming the leading MICE destination in the region, diversifying events and luxury experiences. Visit Qatar is rooted in Service Excellence, boosting the entire tourism value chain, and increasing local and international visitor demand in Qatar. Through Visit Qatar’s network of international offices in priority markets, cutting-edge digital platforms, and marketing campaigns, Visit Qatar is expanding Qatar’s presence globally and enhancing the tourism sector.
Visit Qatar wins prestigious Microsoft AI Excellence Award and MENA Digital Awards
Visit Qatar is awarded with three prestigious awards, highlighting its dedication to adopting innovative technologies and transforming how travellers experience Qatar. These awards include the Microsoft AI Excellence Award for the Visit Qatar GenAI Chatbot Trip Concierge and two MENA Digital Awards: The Gold Award for Best Application (Mobile/Tablet) and the Silver Award for Best Web Platform. The Visit Qatar GenAI Chatbot Trip Concierge, an AI-powered travel companion, was celebrated for redefining travel planning. Available on both the Visit Qatar website and mobile application, it offers personalised itineraries and insights in over 50 languages, making travel planning seamless and inclusive. Backed by Microsoft Azure and Adobe CMS, this innovative tool empowers users to explore Qatar’s tourism and travel with ease. Its debut at the World Summit AI Qatar 2024 received enthusiastic feedback, particularly for its ability to provide accurate and culturally relevant recommendations for Arabic-speaking users. The Visit Qatar app was recognised with the Gold Award at the MENA Digital Awards for its seamless integration of a unified profile and the Visit Qatar Pass, which unlocks savings of up to 50% on various experiences. Designed with the user in mind, the app enables travellers to personalise their journey, discover exclusive offers, and redeem discounts effortlessly. These features have made the app an essential companion for anyone exploring Qatar. The Silver Award for Best Web Platform was awarded in recognition to the Qatar Tourism Awards platform for its enhanced accessibility and user-friendly design. Key updates include a transparent submission process, real-time tracking tools, and targeted communication strategies that kept participants engaged. These improvements led to a remarkable increase in user interaction, doubling the number of award submissions and achieving a significant rise in time spent on the platform. Aligned with Qatar’s National Development Strategy, the GenAI Chatbot Trip Concierge, Visit Qatar mobile app, and tailored platforms that digitise workflows serve as key components in establishing a world-class digital ecosystem. These initiatives demonstrate Qatar’s leadership in the responsible adoption of cutting-edge technology, enhancing the visitor experience at every stage of their journey to Qatar.
