By Sports Reporter/Doha

Khamis Mubarak al-Kuwari, head of the Finance Committee for Qatar 2015, has said that the careful management of the event has been one of the behind-the-scenes reasons for its success.
The prudent management of the budget has been particularly important, since proceeds from Qatar 2015 ticket sales will be donated to ‘Educate A Child’, a global programme of Education Above All (EAA) that aims to increase the numbers of children worldwide who can claim their right to education. By ensuring that the budget is managed properly, the organising committee has been able to maximise the return for the initiative.
“Under the leadership of HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani, president of the Organising Committee, this event has been an unforgettable experience,” said al-Kuwari.
Elaborating on the role of the Finance Committee, he said: “One of the main tasks of our committee is to ensure proper planning and budgetary allocations for the Organising Committee. Thanks to the important role played by our Director General, Dr Thani Abdulrahman al-Kuwari, we have been able to achieve everything we set out to do. We have ensured proper resources for each department.
“Everything has gone as planned and we have been able to provide the needs of the Organising Committee by working in collaboration with the Procurement Committee. We have also supported a series of successful partnerships for the event that helped generate income. Because all profits from ticket sales will be donated towards ‘Educate A Child,’ everyone has worked hard to make sure we deliver real value for money.”
The Finance Committee has over 40 volunteers working as a team and works closely with other committees to ensure smooth operations throughout the tournament. One of the aims of Qatar 2015 is to ensure that the event leaves a strong legacy for sports development and mega-event management in Qatar – not just physical infrastructure, but also human resources and knowledge.

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