TM Opens In Qatar

“We have had good success in this region in a short period of time, and we are looking forward to expanding our business into Qatar’s rapidly growing market where there is an ever-increasing demand for live events,” said Live Nation President and CEO Michael Rapino.

Qatar, with the highest per-capita income in the world and a population of more than 2 million, will be host to the 2022 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament.

Karaoglu has notable ticketing experience in the region, with stints at Turkey-based Biletix as well as at Ticketmaster Middle East, which opened in 2012.

“Since we started operating in the United Arab Emirates two years ago, we have had numerous requests from international and local event organisers to bring Ticketmaster to Qatar,” said Alan Ridgeway, Live Nation’s president of international and emerging markets.

Ticketmaster Qatar can be reached at +974 779 33 444.