Fourth World Cup 2022 Stadium to Host HH the Amir Cup Final Dec. 18

Doha, December 02 (QNA) - The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) announced Wednesday that the fourth stadium of the World Cup in 2022 in Al Rayyan will host the final of HH the Amir Cup between Al Sadd and Al Arabi on Dec. 18, which coincides with the country's national day. wo years before the country hosts the FIFA World Cup final. The stadium which will become the new home of Al Rayyan Sports Club is the fourth Qatar 2022 tournament venue to open following Khalifa International, Al Janoub and Education City. Earlier this year, it was announced the venue would host seven matches up to the round of 16 stage during the World Cup. The 40,000-capacity stadium is adjacent to the Mall of Qatar and within walking distance of Al Riffa Station on Doha Metros Green Line. The stadiums most striking feature is a glowing fade, comprised of patterns that characterize different aspects of Qatar: the importance of family, the beauty of the desert, native flora and fauna, and local and international trade. A fifth shape a shield brings together all the others, representing the strength and unity that is particularly relevant to the city of Al Rayyan. Commenting on the Occasion, HE Secretary General of the SC Hassan Al Thawadi said that: "The inauguration of this stadium is another major milestone on the road to 2022. This stunning venue and the surrounding precinct will leave a fantastic legacy for Al Rayyan Sports Club and everyone who lives in this proud city." "We are proud that our World Cup preparations remain on track, with 90% of infrastructure projects completed. We look forward to unveiling more stadiums next year as we ensure that all tournament venues are delivered well in advance of the big kick-off," he added. Chairman of the SCs Technical Delivery Office Eng. Hilal Al Kuwari described the stadiums completion as a massive achievement on the road to the first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world. "Five stadiums have now been completed, including Khalifa, Al Janoub, Education City, Al Bayt and Al Rayyan. The remaining three will be delivered in the near future in order to give us plenty of time to test our operational plans," said Al Kuwari. He added that the successful deliver of the stadium in Al Rayyan, on time and within budget, is a testament to the collaboration of the SC with the numerous contractors and stakeholders. "The building of this stadium, which incorporated the careful deconstruction of Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium and the reuse of materials from that structure in the new project, is an outstanding achievement for the SC," said Vice Chairman of the SCs Technical Delivery Office Eng. Yasir Al Jamal. "From the beginning, sustainability was at the forefront of this project, amid the unique challenges we faced during the development. I’m very proud of the SC team and our valued stakeholders for delivering this outstanding venue," he added. The stadium was built in line with the highest sustainability standards in order to reduce its carbon footprint. It received a four-star rating in the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) Design & Build Certification, was classed as A* in GSAS Construction Management Certification, and a GSAS Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) Compliance Certificate. After the conclusion of the 2022 World Cup, the modular upper tier of the stadium will be removed, with the seats being repurposed into sporting facilities in Qatar and overseas. The surrounding precinct will also be transformed into a regional sporting hub, where locals will have the opportunity to experience many other sporting facilities that spring up as part of the complex. Six football training pitches, a cricket pitch, horse riding track, cycling track, gym equipment and an athletics track are just some of the facilities that the community of Al Rayyan can look forward to using. (QNA)