Held on 13 May 2022 at the Suheim bin Hamad Stadium, it was the opening day for the 2022 Diamond League – the highest level international track and field circuit.

The pole vault competition was held one day after the other events, on 14 May.

[1] The meeting was characterized by strong winds exceeeding 20 miles per hour (32 km/h), preventing fast times in most events 400 m and longer.

Nonetheless, Francine Niyonsaba upset Faith Kipyegon to win the 3000 m, and Soufiane El Bakkali won the men's 3000 m steeplechase by just 0.01 seconds.

[2] Athletes competing in the Diamond League disciplines earned extra compensation and points which went towards qualifying for the Diamond League finals in Zürich.