The Qatar Football Association and Qatar Shell have signed an agreement making Shell a Platinum Sponsor of the Emir and Heir Apparent Cups for the 2006-2007 season, which are scheduled to begin next month. The agreement was signed by Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, Qatar Football Association President, and Andy Brown, Shell Country Chairman. “We are delighted to welcome Shell again as a top sponsor of the Emir and Heir Apparent Cups. Our ongoing relationship with Shell clearly contributes to our goal of raising the profile of our league and showcasing the best that Qatar has to offer at the professional club level.We look forward to working with Shell to make these championships a success,” Sheikh Hamad said, as quoted by The Peninsular.