Qatar has officially confirmed its bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Doha. This move aims to make Qatar the first country in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to host the Olympics. The announcement follows Qatar's successful hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Qatar Olympic Committee is engaged in ongoing discussions with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as part of the selection process. The bid faces competition from other countries, including Chile. Despite the bid's ambition, Qatar continues to face criticism related to its human rights record.