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Doha
FOLLOWING a month of intense football fever, Qatar Fan Zone (QFZ) has wrapped up the carnival-like activities at the Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena.
Since first opening its doors to the public for free on June 14, more than 70,000 fans have been to the Fan Zone to enjoy a taste of what is to come in 2022 when Qatar hosts the FIFA World Cup.
Thanks to its giant screens, visitors were able to enjoy live screenings of all 64 matches, including the simultaneous matches of the Groups Stages in a stadium-like atmosphere. In addition, QFZ's visitors were treated to entertainment shows and live music performances by stars from across the Arab world. A special feature of QFZ was the 'Qatar-Russia Portal' which utilized innovative live streaming technology to connect QFZ's visitors to portals placed across football fan hotspots in Moscow and St Petersburg.
Qatar Fan Zone was organised by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), the Ministry of Culture and Sports (MoCS) and Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA).
Nasser al Khater, assistant secretary general, tournament affairs at the SC, said:"We've been delighted to give people here in Qatar a real taste of what's to come when we host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The atmosphere at the Fan Zone has been incredible and has provided just a glimpse of what it will be like in just over four years' time. The biggest sporting event in the world will soon be upon us and we can't wait to bring Qatar's communities, and the world, on our incredible journey along the road to 2022."
QFZ has been a highlight of this year's Qatar Summer Festival (QSF), which kicked off on the first day of Eid Al Fitr.
Rashed AlQurese, Chief Marketing & Promotion Officer at QTA, said:"We are grateful for the unique input our partners at the Supreme Committee and Ministry of Culture and Sports have brought to this highly successful fan zone." He added:"We look forward to continue working with our partners across multiple sectors to implement the Next Chapter of Qatar National Tourism Strategy 2018-2023 which identifies sports tourism as a priority sub-sector for strengthening Qatar's position as an attractive tourism destination."
Saud Aldolaimi, director of PR and Communication at MoCS, said:"Qatar Fan Zone's success is an example of what can be achieved with the collaborative efforts of the country's different organisations. Events like these bring to life the country's passion for culture and sport and I'm looking forward to working with both bodies as we get ready to welcome the world in Qatar in 2022."
QFZ was powered by Vodafone Qatar as the official telecommunications partner and supported by The W Doha Hotel & Residences, the official hospitality partner.
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