With the concrete structure approaching conclusion and new levels of seating areas adding to the height of the stadium, approximately 90 percent of the structural concrete has been laid and is expected to be fully completed within two months.
Located in Al Rayyan Municipality, Khalifa International Stadium has long played a leading role in Qatar's development as a premier host of major sporting events. The Aspire Zone Foundation, one of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy's (SCDL) stakeholders, is leading construction works on the iconic venue.
"We are very happy with the rapid progress of renovation works at the site. Khalifa International Stadium is moving to new heights with structural work in concrete and steel, and the vertical structure is now at level eight while strengthening works are also underway. We expect the stadium to be handed over by the main contractor at the end of 2016," Engineer Mansoor Saleh Al Muhannadi, project manager at Aspire Zone Foundation, said.
The arc and undulating roof of Khalifa International Stadium are visible from afar, providing a prominent introduction to the Aspire Zone. The large arch on the eastern side which was used as a platform for the launch of fireworks during the 2006 Doha Asian Games opening ceremony has already been removed, and is currently being replaced by two arches that are further visible signs of progress on the site.
Originally built as a 20,000-seater stadium in 1976, Khalifa International Stadium hosted the Gulf Cup that year. It returned to hosting prominence in 1992, receiving an upgrade to once more host the Gulf Cup and later hosted the 1995 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The stadium is currently undergoing a comprehensive renovation to meet the FIFA standards for World Cup stadiums, which includes adding a new building to the east wing, and building a single roof to cover the whole seating area.
