Msheireb Downtown Doha hosts football fans

Msheireb Properties, Qatar’s leading sustainable developer and a subsidiary of Qatar Foundation for Education, Sciences and Community Development, hosted more than 2,000 football fans at Sahat Wadi Msheireb to cheer on Qatar’s national football team.Sahat Wadi Msheireb was converted into a fan zone for supporters, football enthusiasts, citizens and residents to enjoy the grand finale of the Asian Cup on Friday, which featured Qatar vs Japan in a thrilling 3-1 win for Qatar’s national team. “With the opening of the underpass between Souq Waqif and Sahat Wadi Msheireb, we have now begun to activate parts of Msheireb Downtown Doha. We could think of no better outdoor venue to watch a live match and also allow people to visit our property for the first time,” said Clark Williams, director – Marketing at Msheireb Properties.The fan zone featured carpeted grass, beanbags, food stalls and a 6x8m digital cinema 2.2 megapixel projection screen – all enclosed within the beautiful architectural setting of Sahat Wadi Msheireb, where a true sense of Qatari pride was unleashed in the jovial atmosphere as families and friends gathered and cheered for Qatar throughout the broadcast of the live match. Msheireb Properties acting CEO Ali al-Kuwari said, “We are very proud of our national team on this historic occasion of them winning AFC Asian Cup 2019. Having the match broadcasted live from our iconic development added to the joy we felt for Qatar and all the people who could enjoy the celebrations.”