The decision to increase the numbers of teams means Al-Sailiya, who finished bottom of the league table, will avoid relegation.
The Second Division and the reserve league also merged to create a stronger second tier.
[1] On the 6 October 2013 it was announced that the second tier would be known as the QatarGas League due to sponsorship reasons.
They were joined by Muaither who came in second place and failed to win the end of season playoff against Al-Arabi but secured promotion due to the league expansion 1 Al Sailiya do not have a stadium of their own so will share with Al Rayyan.
[4] Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules.