DOHA — Doha Bank has set a new Guinness World Record for having built the world's largest soccer ball which is currently on display in the country. The Bank sponsored and developed the project to support the country's growing role in soccer. The ball measures 40 feet in diameter. QCB Governor Sh. Abdulla Bin Saoud Al Thani was presented with the world record certificate by Doha Bank and Guinness World Records as a memento for the State of Qatar. Doha Bank Group CEO Dr. R. Seetharaman said: “On Behalf of Doha Bank, I would like to take this opportunity to dedicate this ball to the State of Qatar and its enduring vision for developing sport in general as a key economic and social mainstay for the future, as well as thank the many people whose efforts were instrumental in creating and delivering the ball to Qatar. “I must also thank the extremely sporting officials at the Guinness Book of World Records for their time, efforts and professionalism in assessing our humble attempt to generate more awareness for these key issues.” — SG
