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Khalifa International Stadium design

As Qatar gears up to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, its venues are sure to astound and inspire.

The spectacular design of the Khalifa International Stadium, which is under renovation, was jointly unveiled by the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SCDL) and Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) at Riyadh’s Ritz Carlton Hotel last Monday, in the presence of dignitaries from competing countries at the Gulf Cup.

The AZF, which is located within the stadium precinct, is providing logistic support to the SCDL in revamping the facility.

The SCDL had unveiled the designs of the Al Wakrah and Al Bayt-Al Khor City Stadium last November and this June respectively.

The Supreme Committee said work on five proposed venues would start before the end of this year while the unveiling of the designs of the Qatar Foundation Stadium at Education City and Al Rayyan Stadium is expected soon.

Built in 1976 and renovated for the Asian Games in ’06, the Khalifa Stadium will undergo a comprehensive renovation to meet the FIFA standards. It will include a new building in the east wing and a single roof to cover the whole seating area.

The stadium will also house the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, which features historic collections and interactive exhibits, demonstrating the strong relationship that connects Qatar with world sports.

Like in the other stadiums and training sites for the World Cup, cooling technology will be used to ensure the players and fans enjoy a comfortable atmosphere. The SCDL had tested the new technology at two open-air Fan Zones at the Katara Cultural Village and Aspire Zone during the Brazil World Cup in June-July.

The Fan Zones, where the temperatures were regulated to provide a comfortable environment for spectators, were a great success.