FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022: THE REMAINING LEGACY WITHIN QATARI LEGAL SYSTEM

Abstract

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™; once a dream! It is now become a true. The tournament’s opening match is only few weeks ahead and there are strong evidences that the first winter world tournament to be held in the Middle East is going to be unprecedented. The hosting nation “Qatar” has invested heavily in the preparation process; 7 new A-Z stadiums with advanced quality, unique designs, sustainable materials and technologies along with huge infrastructure projects in transportation, road’s networks, housing, fan zones, public inside and outside spaces marks Qatar 2022™ as the first World Cup in terms of investments, preparation processes, and sustainability standards. The Qatari preparations are not limited to those related to the tournament in its narrow concept, but it include some other preparations within the Qatari legal system. These legal amendments and new or special legal instruments will be –among others- the remaining legacy of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. This article will highlight the major legal steps taken by the State of Qatar in its preparation to host the World cup directly or indirectly.