Fatima Al-Nuaimi, Executive Director of Communications at the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, expects about one million visitors to attend the 2022 World Cup matches.
Al-Nuaimi said in an interview with the media via video technology that Qatar's geographical proximity to large countries such as China, India and Turkey, which are only a few hours away, will greatly facilitate the travel process for fans wishing to attend the World Cup matches, which will start on November 21, 2022.
She explained that all departments in the Supreme Committee are preparing for a distinguished experience for visitors, so that the journey will be easy, from booking the travel ticket until arriving in Doha and then arriving at the place of residence.
She emphasized that one of the most important programs in the Supreme Committee, in cooperation with state institutions and volunteers, is to highlight the cultural role of Qatar, and to provide a unique experience for visitors that will remain in their minds for life.
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The Executive Director of Communication Department at the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy stated that the various hosting by Qatar for a number of tournaments greatly help in testing the readiness of facilities and discovering any negatives and amending them so that things are at the best possible when hosting the first World Cup in the Middle East.
For his part, Youssef Al-Hammadi, Senior Director of Relations with Local and Regional Media at the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, said that the tournament is a golden opportunity for the entire Middle East region to correct misconceptions about the culture of this region, stressing that it will be the most important football gathering after the Corona crisis.
Al-Hammadi indicated that Qatar will be like an Olympic village in light of the proximity of distances, as fans will not have to travel large distances to watch the championship matches.
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For those who cannot come to Qatar to watch the World Cup matches, broadcast times will be suitable for everyone, and thus 3.5 billion fans can watch the tournament matches on television.
Al Hammadi stressed that the Supreme Committee is working in cooperation with partners to prepare distinct packages for the stay of fans, taking into account the owners of the limited budget, whether through accommodation in hotels ranging between 3 and 5 stars, in addition to providing ships equipped for accommodation and also desert camps.
The spokesman said that FIFA's confidence in Qatar is great, and this is evidenced by Qatar's successful hosting of many international tournaments, the most recent of which is the AFC Champions League for the East and West regions, as well as the Club World Cup that will be held in February of Next year, the Arab Cup in late 2021 will be a final dress rehearsal for the 2022 World Cup.