FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
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2024-03-29T14:13:07ZOptimizing the Planning of Hosting Mega Sports Events: A Case Study for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
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Optimizing the Planning of Hosting Mega Sports Events: A Case Study for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
Al-Buenain, Ahmad Abdulla
Qatar will be hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup (FWC22) becoming the first
nation in the Middle East to ever host such an event. However, being the first country
to host such a sporting event and the fact that the event will be hosted in one city (Doha)
as opposed to multiple cities brings unique challenges that may hinder its success. In
addition to the size limitation, for the first time, the total number of expected fans for
the World Cup is about 1.5 million which represents 70 % of the population of the
hosting city. This study will carry out an in-depth qualitative and quantitative study
aimed at understanding the unique challenges Qatar may face while hosting a sporting
event of such magnitude.
This research aims to create a framework starting by predicting the qualified
teams and the associated fans all the way to optimizing the planning by developing an
integrated model and ending by analyzing the associated risk of this unique tournament.
This framework can be used to enhance the success of a major international event by
optimizing transportation, accommodation, security, and fan experience in Qatar and
other countries around the world that have similar constraints.
2024-01-01T00:00:00ZLabour reforms in Qatar: continuity and change in perceptions and attitudes among citizens and migrant workers
http://hdl.handle.net/10576/50666
Labour reforms in Qatar: continuity and change in perceptions and attitudes among citizens and migrant workers
Diop, Abdoulaye; Jatić, Šemsia; Trung Kien, Le; Holmes, John Lee Pratt; Madeeha, Muznah; Naheen, Fahmida
Hosting the FIFA World Cup was a pivotal moment for Qatar and the broader Arab region, attracting attention, tourism, and economic benefits. However, it also intensified global scrutiny of Qatar's labor laws that govern the lives of migrant workers. In response, Qatar implemented significant labor reforms to address criticisms and enhance the business environment. Despite these efforts, ongoing evaluation is crucial for assessing reforms' effectiveness. To understand public attitudes, a 2021 nationally-representative telephone survey targeted Qatari nationals and migrant workers. The survey explored how recent employment system changes affected their lives, perceptions, and attitudes. Findings reveal the potential for substantial change, driven partly by international pressure promoting reform. Continuous research and monitoring are vital for sustaining these changes and navigating challenges. This comprehensive approach is essential for grasping the intricate dynamics shaping Qatar's evolving socio-economic landscape.
2023-12-08T00:00:00ZHow circular economy can reduce scope 3 carbon footprints: Lessons learned from FIFA world cup Qatar 2022
http://hdl.handle.net/10576/50461
How circular economy can reduce scope 3 carbon footprints: Lessons learned from FIFA world cup Qatar 2022
Hana Yousef, Al Sholi; Wakjira, Tadesse; Kutty, Adeeb A.; Habib, Sehrish; Alfadhli, Muna; Aejas, Bajeela; Kucukvar, Murat; Onat, Nuri C.; Kim, Doyoon
Mega sporting events (MSEs) such as the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics always attract people around the world to visit the hosting country, boosting its tourism and business, and leaving a positive legacy. However, such events also leave significant negative impacts on the environment such as an increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the host and neighboring countries. Considerable research efforts have been devoted to reducing such negative impacts and maintaining the sustainability of infrastructure associated with MSEs. The infrastructure construction in the host country of an MSE is the main and inevitable source of GHG emissions. In particular, the construction work of stadiums. This study presents comprehensive research on scope-based carbon footprint analysis related to two phases, i.e., the construction phase and operation phase of stadiums, by taking the eight world cup stadiums in Qatar as a case study. A life cycle assessment is used to quantify the potential environmental impacts of these stadiums at different stages. The Ecoinvent database is used to quantify the emission factor at each phase. According to the findings, Scope 3 (indirect supply chain) emissions are greater than Scope 1 (direct on-site) emissions, and the construction supply chain is found to be a significant contributor to the carbon footprint of the stadiums, accounting for 98% of the total GHG emissions. The results also show that electricity, district cooling, and waste generation are the three top contributors of GHG emissions with 35%, 25%, and 21% emissions, respectively. Moreover, it is vital to implement innovative approaches such as circular design for end-of-life material recycling and reuse of structural components, which can support a transition toward sustainable and carbon-neutral mega events. Thus, this study presents the role of circular economy in achieving carbon-neutral FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. This research will contribute to enhancing the future benefits of the sustainable construction of infrastructure projects for mega events and help in harmonizing mega event strategies with national circular economy targets.
2023-02-23T00:00:00ZSport Diplomacy and Soft Power through Qatar's FIFA World Cup 2022: A Case of Generation Amazing
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Sport Diplomacy and Soft Power through Qatar's FIFA World Cup 2022: A Case of Generation Amazing
Ulrichsen, Kristian Coates; Jones, Marc Owen; Banda, Davies
Sport mega events (SMEs) such as the upcoming FIFA men's World Cup 2022 to be hosted by the State of Qatar have huge significance in how a hosting nation can use the status to influence or (re)build its influence as part of its diplomatic activities. Today, sport has become part of the plethora of tools at the disposal of governments to engage in international relations today demonstrates the democratisation of the diplomatic space (Murray, 2012). Murray posits that "institutes of sport and diplomacy are universal in scope and nature. Working in tandem can spread positive sporting values such as mutual respect, discipline, tolerance and compassion among acrimonious political relationships" (ibid, 2012, p.12). This roundtable aims to discuss the conceptualisation of soft power accrued through hosting of SMEs and role that legacy programmes can play as part of the new actors in a democratised public diplomacy space. The participants will critically appraise Qatar's foreign policy in relation to that of its Persian Gulf neighbours. The panellists will discuss Qatar's precarious placement between two large regional powers, Iran and Saudi Arabia, and two other countries with different strategies of international governance, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, to assess how Qatar has position itself within the region and demonstrated its soft power (Nye, 2004). The roundtable will also discuss the evidenced practical application of sport as part of the tools for diplomatic endeavours within the Persian Gulf. The panellists will focus on Qatar's approach to soft power as multifaceted as it draws upon various forms of diplomacy. One of such forms of diplomacy being sport diplomacy where the involvement of new actors other than the state have been associated with diplomatic activities at home and abroad. A specific case of Generation Amazing, a human and social legacy programme under the auspices of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy is used to elaborate on how the State of Qatar is delivering its legacy at home and abroad using sport diplomacy. Generation Amazing is positioned to make a significant contribution to shaping the legacy of the tournament and more importantly, the legacy associated to the hosting of the first ever mega football tournament in the Middle East region. This positions the State of Qatar in a very unique position which is not easily imitable and is a rarity to the region. As the global gaze in sports, specifically football, focuses on Qatar this year, the roundtable will debate the current narratives that have been prevalent in media, more specifically western media. The panellists will highlight the rare opportunity presented to Qatar and the region to put themselves on the global map, shape a new narrative, and paint its own modern and progressives ideas on a new canvas to build the nation's brand image, that of the Arab region and also foster new global relationships. The roundtable will allow for questions from the conference audience based on the discussion that would have been presented.
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