The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) remains on track to deliver all its stadiums two years before the 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off, says Yasser al Mulla, the SC's Landscape & Sport Turf Management Senior Manager.
The SC official told delegates at the 2018 European Stadium & Safety Management Association (ESSMA) Summit that all eight venues would be completed well in advance of the tournament. He also said that Qatar remains committed to hosting a historic event that bridges cultures in just four years' time.
"All the stadiums will be completed two years before the tournament starts," Al Mulla informed attendees at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
"Khalifa International Stadium is already completed and was opened by His Highness The Emir last May. The other seven stadiums are currently being constructed, with two Al Wakrah Stadium and Al Bayt Stadium close to completion."
As well as updating delegates on infrastructure progress, Al Mulla spoke about the power of hosting mega events such as the FIFA World Cup."The event is helping to accelerate progress across Qatar," said Al Mulla."It is also helping to break down social barriers. We know that sport has the power to bring people together and help them understand different cultures.
"Hosting the first World Cup in the Middle East is a huge responsibility and we are determined to make the whole region very proud."
Al Mulla revealed that the SC had tested 24 different types of grass during its research and also broken a world record by relaying the pitch at Khalifa International Stadium in just 13.5 hours.
He added:"Our trials have provided insightful data on grass resilience for different weather conditions and soil types. We will soon reveal the signature design grass species to be used during the tournament."
