The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) on Sunday unveiled the designs of Al Thumama Stadium the sixth proposed venue for the 2022 FIFA World Cup -- as Qatar moves ahead with preparations for the tournament despite a diplomatic rift with its neighbours. Designed by Qatari architect Ibrahim M Jaidah, Chief Architect of Arab Engineering Bureau (AEB), the stadium is inspired by the 'gahfiya' headdress.
"We've always been very careful to combine the past with the future in our designs. The gahfiya is a continuation of that theme. It's a blend of our heritage and culture, and a commitment to the future," SC Secretary General Hassan al Thawadi said. The Al Thumama project would shine a light on Qatari talent, he added.
Capacity
The stadium will accommodate 40,000 people
The capacity will be reduced to 20,000 after the World Cup
Deadline
Al Thumama Stadium is due to be finished in 2020 and will be used for matches up to the quarterfinals in 2022
Construction work will be carried by Qatari company Al Jaber Engineering and Turkey's Tekfen Construction
Al Thumama Stadium will be built on pitches currently used by the Qatar Football Association