The development of Al Thumama Stadium, the sixth proposed 2022 FIFA World Cup venue, highlights the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy’s (SC) commitment to boosting local industry – and becomes the latest in a long line of projects being led by prominent local companies.
The stadium is designed by renowned Qatari architect Ibrahim al-Jaidah, CEO of Arab Engineering Bureau. The design is inspired by the gahfiya – the traditional head-dress worn by the male population of Qatar and the Arab world.Once complete, the 40,000 capacity stadium will host matches up to the quarter-final stage in 2022. Its precinct will feature a range of sporting facilities, a branch of sports medicine hospital Aspetar and a boutique hotel.Hassan al-Thawadi, SC secretary general, said supporting local businesses had been at the forefront of all 2022 FIFA World Cup planning from day one.“We always believed this World Cup would be a catalyst and supporter of local industry,” he said. “Our vision was to complement and assist in developing local talent and shed light on local organisations.”
August 23, 2017 | 09:01 PM