The Last Word Tuesday, June 16, 2020 15 Quarter-finals venue for WC 2022 Vinay Nayudu tar Foundation for Education, Sci- ence and Community Development (QF). Situated within Education City Education City Stadium is the are leading universities, along with latest FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 research and development institu- tournament venue to be completed tions. As well as hosting matches by the Supreme Committee for De- during Qatar 2022, the stadium will livery & Legacy. provide sporting facilities for the en- It becomes the third tournament- tire QF community, including faculty ready venue for Qatar 2022 follow- and students. Parts of the stadium ing the successful redevelopment will be turned into classrooms and ‘This is a football of Khalifa International Stadium event spaces for QF schools and uni- in 2017 and the inauguration of Al versities after the tournament. Janoub Stadium last year. Two more lovers’ stadium’ stadiums are expected to open by the The first Qatar 2022 venue to end of 2020: Stadium and achieve a 5* sustainability rating Continued from page 1  . The stadium achieved a 5* rat- ing under the Global Sustainability Nasser Al Khater, CEO of FIFA World Cup Qatar Qatar’s ‘Diamond in the Desert’ Assessment System for its design 2022 LLC, said: “The atmosphere will be electric at The façade of the stadium and build. Its range of sustainabil- Education City Stadium when it hosts matches during features triangles that form com- ity features include direct access to the World Cup. This is a football lovers’ stadium and plex, diamond-like geometrical public transport, low toxicity indoor one we are certain fans from around the world will patterns which appear to change materials and LED sports lighting. enjoy during Qatar 2022. colour with the sun’s movement In addition, 85% of building mate- “Providing unique experiences for fans and play- across the sky. Like diamonds, the rials were regionally sourced, while ers alike in 2022 is central to our planning and we will stadium’s design represents qual- 29% were generated from recycled stage several events across various venues in the lead- ity, durability and resilience – materials. The stadium also boasts up to the tournament to test our readiness and refine and will become something to be carbon dioxide sensors for high our plans to guarantee that everyone visiting Qatar in treasured, both for the memories occupant density spaces to ensure 2022 has an exceptional time.” it holds and its future value to the ventilation and indoor air quality, Yasir Al Jamal, chairman of the SC’s Operations country. and a water efficient irrigation de- Office and vice-chairman, Technical Delivery Office, sign to minimise landscape water said: “We are very proud to announce the completion Quarter-finals venue consumption. of our third tournament-ready stadium, following the during Qatar 2022 successful redevelopment of Khalifa International Sta- During Qatar 2022, the stadium Doha Metro offers direct dium in 2017 and the inauguration of Al Janoub Sta- is set to host matches up to the quar- access for fans dium last year. ter-finals stage.T he stadium’s seat- Convenient access to the stadium “All of our projects remain on track and, as we cel- ing capacity during the tournament is provided by the Doha Metro. Edu- ebrate this milestone today, we also look forward to will be 40,000. After Qatar 2022, the cation City Station – on the Green marking many more between now and the big kick-off capacity will be reduced to 20,000 Line – is located just 500m from the on November 21, 2022, including the completion of following the removal of the modu- sporting infrastructure – meaning Set in the heart of Qatar’s venue. A single ticket on the Doha two more stadiums before the end of this year – the lar upper tier. The excess seats will the legacy of Qatar 2022 will be felt education and research hub Metro is QAR 3 ($0.82), while a day 40,000-capacity Al Rayyan Stadium and the 60,000-ca- be donated to countries which lack far and wide. Education City is the home of Qa- pass costs QAR 9 ($2.47). (SC.qa) pacity Al Bayt Stadium.” Machaille Hassan Al Naimi, president of Commu- nity Development, Qatar Foundation, said: “Educa- tion City Stadium will be a focal point for the world of football in 2022, and for the people of Qatar for many decades to come after the tournament. “The legacy of this magnificent venue, standing at the centre of our Qatar Foundation community, will be reflected by its continuing role as a hub of sport- ing activity, inspiring people to embrace healthy life- styles; as a space for education and the acquisition of knowledge; and as a destination for people to gather and interact. In its design, message and purpose, Education City Stadium is a true standard-bearer for sustainability.” In addition to the coverage on the SC’s social media platforms, Education City Stadium’s completion was marked by special coverage on beIN SPORTS, Al Kass TV, Al Rayyan TV and Qatar TV on Monday night.

Amazing artworks by QAD students adorn newly-opened EC Stadium Ailyn Agonia World Cup 2022 and my school’s to a painting in which different geo- DOHA stadium is one of the eight World metric figures appear to symbolise Cup stadiums. I can’t wait for the a specific thing, and has shades of Around 700 students of Qatar World Cup 2022 as it will be such blue symbolising the sky. She said, Academy Doha (QAD), from kin- a historical moment for Qatar,” “I am very happy that I was part of dergarten to grade 5, took part in Khalid said. this great landmark project.” a challenging yet exciting task of Alhanouf Abdulla Al Kuwari Another young artist of QAD adorning the newly-opened Edu- said she created geometric shapes Maha Nasser Al Thani said, “I get to cation City Stadium with artworks with blended colours to comple- experience the amazing facilities in complementing the stunning Is- ment the overall aesthetic appeal Education City every day, and add- lam-inspired architecture. of the stadium. “As a Qatari girl, I ing this wonderful stadium that fits The completion of the third felt responsible to contribute to the perfectly in the landscape is very ex- match-ready FIFA World Cup Qa- success of FIFA World Cup 2022 citing. I love the idea of the diamond tar 2022 venue was celebrated by Tayiba Muzaferija Khalid Abdulbasit Al Shaibei Al Anoud Al Hitmi hosted by my country. I feel hon- in the desert which is a modern de- the entire country on Monday. oured to have my artwork chosen sign but compliments what we al- QAD Art teacher Raquel Smith said. brush to blend it. I have chosen this. I gave it my all and this is what to be displayed at the stadium,” she ready have and shines a light on it. told Qatar Tribune that the art “All students from KG to Grade red because it matches and blends came out.” said. “As a Qatari, I am so proud that projects for the stadium included 5, around 700 in total, spent a week well with the Qatari flag. I find the Another talented 11-year old Her mother Munira Al Muhan- this historic event is coming to my a wide range of media and were working on the art project. Each Qatari flag an essential part of the QAD student, Khalid Abdulbasit Al nadi also expressed excitement country. Also, Education City is an worked on collaboratively. Grade had a specific project. We stadium in order to represent our Shaibei, also expressed immense over the project and the opening important part of Qatar’s develop- “In October 2019, the Qatar are all excited about being part of country.” happiness in having his art piece another grand sporting facility in ment and vision, so it is amazing Academy Doha Art teachers re- this project and cannot wait to see The 11-year-old artist also ex- chosen for the country’s newest the country. She said, “The stadium to have its accomplishments rep- ceived the proposal to provide art- their work on display,” she said. pressed excitement on the rare op- stadium. built on the Education City prem- resented and appreciated with a works for the Education City Stadi- One of the participating stu- portunity to showcase her creation “In my art piece, I used natural ises means it will remain a focal global event like the World Cup. um. It was a wonderful opportunity dents, Tayiba Muzaferija, ex- to a wider audience. “I am proud of sand colours to make sand dunes. I point of the community even after This stadium is further proof that for the students to have their works plained her contribution to the my artwork and happy and thrilled am very happy to be part of this as I the FIFA World Cup 2022. It has a Qatar will host the most amazing featured at the stadium. It meant unique project, saying, “I used red, to see what other people think am a fan of football and part of As- future value to the country and the World Cup ever, and shows the that they were creating works for white and black paints to create a about it. It is amazing that my art is pire football team. I am also proud region.” world what Qatar is capable of and a very significant purpose,” Smith gradient look, while using a paint displayed at a wonderful place like that my country is hosting the FIFA Al Anoud Al Hitmi contributed what we have accomplished.”

MME reopens Al Bidda Dreama to get QR1mn Park in Doha Corniche annual financial support from Jassim Foundation Tribune News Network Doha Jassim and Hamad Bin Jas- ing healthcare services for the sim Charitable Foundation children of the centre in inter- The Al Bidda Park has signed an agreement nal and external accommoda- in Doha Corniche with the Orphans Care Cen- tions. has reopened for tre (Dreama) through which He pointed out that the people to exer- the Foundation will provide agreement provided an oppor- cise and engage in QR1 million annual finan- tunity to build close partner- sporting activities, cial support to the centre to ships between the Foundation the Ministry of Mu- Chartered Indian flight leaves Doha cover health service expenses and Dreama to provide hu- nicipality and En- for the beneficiaries at the manitarian services and build vironment (MME) Santhosh Chandran dian carrier Go Air, was char- free of charge. centre. a compassionate community. said on Monday. DOHA tered by the Indian Commu- Karnataka Sangha Qatar is Saeed Mathkar Al Hajri, For her part, Dreama Ex- Several public nity Benevolent Forum (ICBF) a socio-cultural organisation Board Member and CEO of ecutive Director Maryam bint parks across the country reopened as part of a four-phased re- A chartered flight with 184 In- in association with Karnataka of Indian expatriates from the Jassim and Hamad Bin Jas- Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad said moval of COVID-19 restrictions on Monday. dian expatriates onboard, in- Sangha Qatar to repatriate the State of Karnataka. sim Charitable Foundation, the support will contribute to The parks that opened in the first phase are Al Wakra cluding five children, left Doha Indians stranded in Qatar due ICBF President PN said the annual support will financing the salaries of the Public Park, Al Khor Park, 66 Al Qutaifa Park, Al Shamal for Bengaluru in the southern to COVID-19 travel restric- Baburajan and management be paid in equal monthly pay- medical staff concerned with City Park, Al Sailiya Park, Al Dafna Park, Museum Park and Al Indian State of Karnataka on tions. In a humanitarian ges- committee members were at ments, through which salaries providing health care services Rayyan Park. People can visit the parks from 4am to 9am and Monday. ture, ICBF accommodated six the Hamad International Air- are funded for the medical to the children at the centre’s 4pm to 10pm. The flight, operated by In- passengers onboard the flight port to coordinate the flight. staff concerned with provid- accommodations. (QNA)