Qatar finished runners-up in the 23rd Arab Volleyball Championship as they lost to hosts Bahrain 3-1 (25-17, 25-18, 21-25, 25-16) in the final held in Manama. Qatar defeated Tunisia 3-1, while Bahrain secured a 3-0 victory over Oman in their respective semi-finals. The other participating teams were Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Jordan.