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Doha
Qatar is striving to make the 2022 FIFA World Cup a"legacy-orientated tournament of the future" and the country is looking forward for long-term partners to help realise that dream.
This was the message from the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy's Secretary-General as he addressed delegates at the Qatar-UK Business and Investment Forum.
Speaking this week during a panel session alongside high-level stakeholders from Qatar and the UK, Hassan al Thawadi said,"This tournament will accelerate change and assist the country in achieving its goals, whether that is infrastructure, economic development goals, or even social and human development goals which are part of the Qatar National Vision 2030."
He continued:"The approach we had is that we started with our legacy projects early on. So even when we talk about partnerships with companies, what we are looking for is not short-term partnerships.
"The opportunities that are related directly to the World Cup, or even the opportunities that our stakeholders are delivering in terms of infrastructure required for the World Cup, the approach has always been to look towards long-term partners."
The Supreme Committe participated in the two-day forum in London and Birmingham as it outlined key areas of progress and displayed business opportunities for companies to become involved in preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar.
Thawadi also announced the signing of two security agreements. He said:"The great experience of the British security forces in securing stadiums and major events is no secret.
"Therefore, we are working with the British security authorities to take advantage of their experience in establishing a national police unit for the security of stadiums."
The three-day Qatar-UK Business and Investment Forum began in London on Monday and moved to the Central Britain city of Birmingham. It concluded on Wednesday after having brought together several Qatari Ministers, corporate heads and the largest-ever number of potential investors.
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