The Club Licensing Committee will meet in October this year to consider applications from member clubs for AFC Club Licences for entry into AFC club competitions in 2019.

Meanwhile, the committee recently met to consider applications from member clubs for QSL Club Licences. Clubs were assessed in the areas of sporting, infrastructure, personnel, legal, financial and business criteria.

After reviewing the summary of submissions, the Club Licensing Committee agreed to award QSL Club Licenses to the following clubs:

Al Ahli

Al Arabi

Al Duhail

Al Gharafa

Al Kharaitiyat

Al Khor

Al Rayyan

Al Sadd

Al Sailiya

Al Shahania

Al Shamal

Al Wakrah

Markhiya

Mesaimeer

Muaither

Qatar Sports Club

Umm Salal

QSL Club Licenses are valid for one season only, namely 2018-19.