Aspetar Magazine

56 ASPETAR MAGAZINE SPECIAL REPORT Central to this success is Dr. Khalid Alkhelaifi, Aspetar Sports Surgery Consultant, Director of the Visiting Surgeon Program, and Events CMO. A proud Qatari, Dr. Khalid has played an instrumental role in shaping Aspetar’s medical legacy. Trained internationally in orthopaedic sports medicine and surgery, he has published extensively in peer- reviewed journals and is a sought- after voice in global sports medicine. His leadership in major sporting events has positioned Aspetar as a benchmark for medical excellence— not only in Qatar but worldwide. As Qatar prepared for an extraordinary calendar of football in 2025 - including the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™, the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™, the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, and the AGCFF U-17 Gulf Cup - one name continued to stand at the forefront of medical excellence: Aspetar. Recognised globally as a leader in sports medicine and surgery, Aspetar has built a strong reputation for delivering world-class event medical coverage across local, regional, and international tournaments.