Qatar World Cup 2022
Doha’s successful bid to host the 2022 Fifa football World Cup will trigger a huge investment programme as the Gulf state seeks to build stadium and associated infrastructure projects, such as the Doha Metro.
Qatar Special Reports
Qatar: Shura Council vote falls off agenda
In late 2011, Qatar’s emir announced that for the first time an election to appoint two-thirds of his advisory body, the Shura Council, would be held in June 2013
World Cup latest
Doha misses out on 2020 Olympics Games
Qatar bid rejected as International Olympic Committee cuts candidate city list from five to three
Doha approaches contractors for more Olympics work
New venue will be built at Lusail to the north of the capital
Qatar accelerates rail projects in support of 2020 Olympics bid
QRail has rephased rail projects in line with Games proposal
Sponsoring sport may help companies win work in Qatar
Supporting the development of athletes and sports teams could help firms win construction contracts
Banks prepare for boom in finance needs from World Cup project supply chain
Issue is financing contractors and subcontractors
Transport is key for Qatar World Cup success
London Olympics official says throwing money at issue is a recipe for failure
Qatar rejects claims that it bought World Cup
Qatar responds to publicly released email claiming it ”bought” event
Hammam suspended from Fifa executive committee
Two committee members to be suspended for allegations of bribery
Qatar’s Hammam withdraws from Fifa presidency race
Asian football head is due to face ethics committee over bribery allegations
Firms advised to register early for Qatar World Cup building programme
Bottlenecks mean registration for tenders can take more than six months
Analysis
Work starts from the ground up in Qatar
Large-scale tunnelling schemes will provide base for Qatar infrastructure ahead of the Fifa World Cup
Doha shifts its focus to 2022
Government’s priority is to stall non-priority projects so it can concentrate its efforts on critical World Cup infrastructure schemes
Gulf uses sport to build brands
Investments are aimed at creating international reputations and driving tourism
Qatar construction boom starts
Doha moves ahead with raft of promised construction projects. Market risks overheating as huge volume of projects starts to be awarded ahead of key events
Qatar's sporting ambitions
Can Qatar build the infrastructure needed to host the world’s two largest sporting events in quick succession?
Qatar Events
Qatar Transport Conference 2013
Opportunities attached to Qatar’s $70bn transport investment programme
A Guide to Doing Business in Qatar
MEED’s guide to doing business in Qatar
As Doha welcomes international contractors and investors, doing business in the country is getting easier, but there is still bureaucracy to be negotiated for those wanting to enter the market and succeed in it.
Qatar Tenders
World Cup Press Announcements
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Clifford Chance appointed as adviser for 2022 FIFA World Cup projects including main stadium
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US Ambassador to Qatar urges American companies to 'Bring Your A-Game'
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Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee and U.S. Embassy in Qatar lead joint trade mission to the United States
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New wave of Qatar projects to boost widespread adoption of BIM solutions among contractors
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Construction costs to soar as Qatar enters critical phase of 2022 FIFA World Cup preparations
Research Report
The Qatar Projects Report 2011-22
A comprehensive guide for all those seeking opportunities in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.
Qatar Tourism 2022
Qatar should promote long-stay visitors
About 90 per cent of arrivals at Doha International airport are fly-throughs
