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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.
Designed by renowned Qatari architect, Ibrahim Al Jaidah, CEO of Arab Engineering Bureau, the stadium's design is inspired by the gahfiya the traditional head-dress worn by the male population of Qatar and the Arab world, said a press release.
The design of Al Thumama Stadium is inspired by the gahfiya. 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 (pictured), 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.
Al Thawadi went on to highlight Al Jaidah's work specifically. He said: 'Ibrahim Al Jaidah is a very well-known architect in Qatar. We believe he has the talent, the passion and the commitment for this project. It's essential for us to shine a spotlight on such talent.
www.sc.qa interviewed Hassan Al Thawadi
In addition to supporting local businesses, the SC is committed to ensuring the 2022 FIFA World Cup acts as a facilitator for Qatar National Vision 2030 and supports the National Development Strategy. Each of the now six revealed 2022 FIFA World Cup stadiums are joint ventures, with a Qatari company partnering a secondary international firm thus allowing for global experience to be blended with local knowledge and expertise.
On the occasion of the design launch of Al Thumama Stadium, www.sc.qa takes a look at three other recent instances of Qatari organisations undertaking key projects related to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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