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Qatar’s resolution to host a memorable 2022 FIFA World Cup has been highlighted with the formation of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy and the restructuring of its Board of Directors.
The name of the Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee has been changed to the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, as per Decree No 3 of 2014 issued by HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani.
The Board of Directors of the Supreme Committee has been restructured with HH the Emir as chairman, as per Decree No 4 of 2014.
“The formation of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy and the restructuring of the Board aim to create the best conditions to host the world’s greatest sporting event, to catalyse development across all sectors in the state and to solidify the emphasis the government is placing on legacy for the 2022 FIFA World Cup,” said Hassan al-Thawadi, secretary general of the Supreme Committee.
Until now, the Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee has undertaken the operational preparations for the tournament, which are the mandate of the newly-activated Local Organising Committee (LOC).
“The LOC will be working closely with FIFA to fulfil all obligations under the hosting agreement,” the Supreme Committee said in a statement. “With 2014 being a significant year for the delivery of stadium and infrastructure projects in Qatar, it is a natural juncture to separate the roles of delivery and legacy from the tournament operations and hosting experience for fans and players during the 2022 FIFA World Cup,” the statement added.
The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy will focus on constructing proposed tournament venues and projects, co-ordinating with local stakeholders and ensuring a lasting legacy far beyond the FIFA World Cup, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.
All existing contracts with the Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee will be automatically transferred to the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy.
“This year is an important one for us as we begin to see five stadiums in different stages of construction in Qatar. The activation of the LOC is a further key milestone for us,” al-Thawadi explained.
“As we focus on delivery and the legacy of venues, the LOC will be working closely with FIFA, as well as undertaking all event planning, operational planning and making sure that all commitments in relation to the hosting agreement are fulfilled,” he added.
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