A British parliamentary delegation visited the headquarters of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) this month to learn about the rapidly advancing preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar.
The delegation, led by Qatar’s ambassador to the UK, Yousef al-Khater, included eight Members of Parliament and other dignitaries, including the British ambassador to Qatar, Ajay Sharma.
“Qatar was delighted to host again a parliamentary delegation from the UK, whose agenda also included a look at the preparations for the 2022 World Cup,” said al-Khater.
He added: “The delegation discussed progress with those overseeing the preparations and saw for themselves the work taking place to get the world-class stadiums and infrastructure ready.
They witnessed first-hand the efforts made to ensure those involved in the construction enjoy good living conditions. The delegation also learnt about the SC’s commitment towards ensuring the tournament leaves a positive long-term legacy.”
The visit also included an audience with the Emir of the State of Qatar, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. “This was a sign of the remarkably close relations between Qatar and the UK and the determination to build on them in the years ahead,” concluded the ambassador.
During their visit to the SC Legacy Pavilion, an interactive exhibition that tells the story of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, the delegation was welcomed by SC Secretary General Hassan al-Thawadi and Communications Director Fatma al-Nuami.
The UK delegation also took the opportunity to visit the construction site of Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor City, where they visited the adjacent Al Bayt Village, which houses those working on the site.
They witnessed the rapidly progressing construction of the stadium, including the recently installed structure for its modular seats.
Using modular seating will allow almost half of the stadium’s 60,000 seats to be donated to football
development projects abroad after the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar,
contributing to the tournament’s global legacy.
The delegation was led by Qatar’s ambassador to the UK Yousef al-Khater, and included eight Members of Parliament and other dignitaries, including the British ambassador to Qatar, Ajay Sharma.
