Mega event management in focus at two-day event

Josoor Institute yesterday launched a two-day short course on organising mega events such as the FIFA World Cup 2022 at the Qatar National Convention Centre.

The course ‘Introduction to running major events’ is being attended by more than 70 delegates, including professionals from the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, and local and regional federations.

The course aims to enable delegates to achieve an understanding of the management of major events.

It is also designed to address potential challenges and inspire participants to maximise every potential opportunity to deliver major global events to the highest possible standards.

World-class experts have been invited to share their experience with the local and regional professionals, including Nigel Rushman, the founder of Rushmans; Paul Williamson, who recently held the position of director of ticketing at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games; Phil Clements, senior lecturer at Leeds Metropolitan UK Centre for events management; and Fatma al-Remaihi, acting CEO of the Doha Film Institute.

Saleh al-Muhannadi, administration director with the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, said, “The course opens the door to the world of running major events, including how to put together an effective bid, running a successful major event and other operational logistics related to hosting major events. This course is very useful for the participants.”

Mushtaq al-Waeli, Executive Director (acting) Josoor Institute said: “Educating and empowering the talented people of Qatar and the region to build sustainable sports and events industries is our ultimate goal.

“Josoor Institute is committed to deliver on this promise in the lead up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and beyond. We will provide all the necessary resources and expertise to transfer knowledge from world-class experts to our region.”   

Josoor Institute ran the same course in December 2013 and repeated it due to popular demand.

Josoor Institute will be introducing a new set of long-term programmes early next year, which offer professional certificates and diplomas.