Qatar announces the readiness of the 974 stadium that is completely dismantled
The Supreme Committee for Projects and Heritage announced the completion of the seventh stadiums of the 2022 World Cup in the World Cup, during a digital event organized today, declaring the readiness of the 974 stadium, as the first stadium that is fully dismantled in the history of the World Cup tournaments.
The new name of the stadium, previously known as the Ras Abu Aboud Stadium, reflects the number of shipping containers used in its construction, and 974 is the international communication code for Qatar, and the stadium hosts the first matches at home during the Arab Cup Qatar Cup 2021, whose competitions start at the end of this month.
The Secretary -General of the Higher Committee for Projects and Heritage, Hassan Al -Thawadi, expressed his pride in announcing the completion of the 974 stadium, in another achievement on the road to Qatar 2022.
"We are pleased to announce the readiness of another World Cup stadium, so that we can reach another station that calls us to be proud and we are approaching more than hosting the first version of the World Cup in the Middle East and the Arab world," Al -Thawadi said.
He stressed that this innovative stadium will constitute a role model in the world of stadiums, adding, "Today we celebrate the inauguration of an exceptional stadium by all standards, and it will change the prevailing concepts in the construction of stadiums in the host countries for major sporting events in the future, and embodies the sustainable heritage of the World Cup after the end of the largest sports event.The region is witnessing. "
The 974 stadium is located close to the historic Doha port, with an impressive view of the horoscope area in Doha through the Gulf waters, and fans can reach the new stadium through the Ras Bou Abboud station on the golden line in the Doha Metro, which is only 800 meters from the stadium.
The stadium, which has a fans ’capacity, hosts 7 thousand seats, 7 games in the World Cup Qatar 2022 from the group stage until the final price, and will host 6 games during the Arab Cup organized by Qatar from November 30 to December 18,Among them are the first semi -final matches, and the third place match.
The new sports edifice is the seventh stadium, ready to host the World Cup in Qatar 2022, and joins 6 other stadiums that were completed, which are the Khalifa International Stadium, the southern stadium, the educational city stadium, the Ahmed bin Ali stadium, and the Thumama stadium that opened last month to coincide with its hosting of the Cup finalThe prince, in addition to the Al -Bayt Stadium, scheduled to open in the first days of the Arab Cup.
Thanks to its innovative design, the 974 cooling stadium is not required in the rest of the World Cup stadiums, as the unique site of the stadium on the banks of the Arabian Gulf contributes to providing an unparalleled experience for the fans who will attend the matches as if they are in the open air.
A large part of the stadium structure of the recycled steel metal was manufactured, while advanced equipment ensures that water consumption is provided by 40%, compared to other traditional stadiums.