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referee to officiate in the elite. He was then appointed at the Qatar Tennis Federation.

Africa and Middle East Director of Referees

At the age of 26, he became director of international referees for Africa and the Middle East. In 2007, he estimated that “considerable efforts are being made at the level of world tennis bodies to support African countries in their policy of popularization and training of technical managers”.

Seven Grand Slam finals

Remaining the youngest international referee to be mounted on a chair, he officiated in seven Grand Slam finals: Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, the US Open and three Olympic Games.

Davis Cup 2006

In a 2006 Davis Cup doubles match between Great Britain and Serbia and Montenegro, Adel Aref was insulted by the tennis player Andy Murray, who was protesting a decision he felt was a bad decision. Andy Murray was fined $ 2,500 and then apologized two years later in Paris.

Olympic Games

Adel Aref was responsible of the official tennis referees training at the Olympic level before the Athens and Beijing Olympics.

Expert in Events and PR at BeIn Sports

Since January 2020, Adel Aref has signed with BeIn Media Group as an event and PR expert.