Al Thawadi: Inaugurating Ahmed bin Ali Stadium an Important Milestone on Road to World Cup 2022

Doha, December 19 (QNA) - Secretary General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy HE Hassan Al Thawadi stressed Friday that the inauguration of Ahmed bin Ali Stadium on Qatar National Day was another important milestone on the road to 2022. In remarks made on the sidelines of the stadium's inauguration, he added that the stadium's inauguration was a triumph of the efforts of everyone involved to put on such a successful event during a global pandemic. He added that the stadium and surrounding precinct are sure to be a source of pride for Al Rayyan Sports Club and everyone who lives in this historic city. "As we look ahead to 2021, we look forward to unveiling more stadiums in the new year, as we ensure that all tournament venues are delivered well in advance of the big kick-off in 2022," he said. For his part, Chief Executive Officer, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC Nasser Al Khater said: "Tonight was an immensely proud occasion for Qatar and the people of Al Rayyan. It was also another opportunity to test our readiness for Qatar 2022, with thousands of fans enjoying the spectacle, despite the challenges caused by the ongoing pandemic. We look forward to developing the Qatar 2022 fan experience further next year when we host more major tournaments, including the FIFA Club World Cup and FIFA Arab Cup events which are sure to excite football lovers in Qatar, across the region and around the world." (QNA)