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	According to Jaidah; "The reveal of Al Thumama Stadium design comes with immense pride in having contributed to the delivery of the first World Cup in the history of Qatar and the region. The inspiration behind the design comes in line with Qatar's hosting promise that this World Cup will be one for the region to celebrate. I believe it will be a stadium design that resonates with the Arab community, and we are extremely proud to have designed this innovative venue."		According to Jaidah; "The reveal of Al Thumama Stadium design comes with immense pride in having contributed to the delivery of the first World Cup in the history of Qatar and the region. The inspiration behind the design comes in line with Qatar's hosting promise that this World Cup will be one for the region to celebrate. I believe it will be a stadium design that resonates with the Arab community, and we are extremely proud to have designed this innovative venue."

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−	In August 2017, ~~the~~ designs for ~~another~~ football stadium to be built for Qatar’s 2022 World Cup were unveiled~~. Designed by Qatari architect Ibrahim M. Jaidah, the stadium has a diamond-patterned exterior based on the gahfiya, a tightly-fitted knitted cap traditionally worn by Arab men~~.	+	In August 2017, designs for a football stadium to be built for Qatar’s 2022 World Cup were unveiled.

−	The diamond-shaped perforations on the circular stadium’s exterior ~~will~~ form larger rhombic shapes with rounded forms ~~set~~ in between. A circular opening in the roof, together with modern cooling systems, will enable it ~~to continue~~ to be used for sporting events all-year round.	+	Designed by Qatari architect Ibrahim M. Jaidah, the stadium has a diamond-patterned exterior based on the gahfiya, a tightly-fitted knitted cap traditionally worn by Arab men. The diamond-shaped perforations on the circular stadium’s exterior form larger rhombic shapes with rounded forms in between. A circular opening in the roof, together with modern cooling systems, will enable it to be used for sporting events all-year round.

−	The stadium ~~is intended to~~ seat 40,000 spectators, and is the most central of the 8 venues ~~expected to be completed ahead of~~ the 2022 tournament.	+	The stadium will seat 40,000 spectators, and is the most central of the 8 venues for the 2022 tournament.

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−	~~The~~ event continues to be mired in controversy, with the ongoing Gulf crisis threatening to ~~compromise the event by way of limiting~~ air space around Qatar, and prohibiting the passage of goods through Saudi Arabia.	+	However, the event continues to be mired in controversy, with the ongoing Gulf crisis threatening to limit air space around Qatar, and prohibiting the passage of goods through Saudi Arabia. In addition, there are continuing charges from human rights groups who claim migrant workers have been abused and exploited. An investigation by The Guardian in 2014, found that more than 500 Indian migrants and 382 Nepalese nationals had died since 2012 building the infrastructure for the event.

−	Not to mention, the continuing charges from human rights groups who claim migrant workers have been abused and exploited. An investigation by The Guardian in 2014, found that over 500 Indian migrants and 382 Nepalese nationals had died since 2012 building the infrastructure for the event.	+	[[File:Qatar3.jpg\|link=File:Qatar3.jpg]]
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	The stadium is to be built by AlJaber Engineering and Turkish construction company Tekfen, with an expected completion date of 2020.		The stadium is to be built by AlJaber Engineering and Turkish construction company Tekfen, with an expected completion date of 2020.
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	The other 7 stadiums are currently under construction, including the stadium that will host the opening and closing ceremonies, designed by Foster + Partners, and the Al Wakrah stadium designed by Zaha Hadid Architects.		The other 7 stadiums are currently under construction, including the stadium that will host the opening and closing ceremonies, designed by Foster + Partners, and the Al Wakrah stadium designed by Zaha Hadid Architects.

−	According to Jaidah:	+	According to Jaidah; "The reveal of Al Thumama Stadium design comes with immense pride in having contributed to the delivery of the first World Cup in the history of Qatar and the region. The inspiration behind the design comes in line with Qatar's hosting promise that this World Cup will be one for the region to celebrate. I believe it will be a stadium design that resonates with the Arab community, and we are extremely proud to have designed this innovative venue."
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In August 2017, the designs for another football stadium to be built for Qatar’s 2022 World Cup were unveiled. Designed by Qatari architect Ibrahim M. Jaidah, the stadium has a diamond-patterned exterior based on the gahfiya, a tightly-fitted knitted cap traditionally worn by Arab men.

The diamond-shaped perforations on the circular stadium’s exterior will form larger rhombic shapes with rounded forms set in between. A circular opening in the roof, together with modern cooling systems, will enable it to continue to be used for sporting events all-year round.

The stadium is intended to seat 40,000 spectators, and is the most central of the 8 venues expected to be completed ahead of the 2022 tournament.

[[File:Qatar2.jpg]]

The event continues to be mired in controversy, with the ongoing Gulf crisis threatening to compromise the event by way of limiting air space around Qatar, and prohibiting the passage of goods through Saudi Arabia.

Not to mention, the continuing charges from human rights groups who claim migrant workers have been abused and exploited. An investigation by The Guardian in 2014, found that over 500 Indian migrants and 382 Nepalese nationals had died since 2012 building the infrastructure for the event.

[[File:Qatar3.jpg]]

The stadium is to be built by AlJaber Engineering and Turkish construction company Tekfen, with an expected completion date of 2020.

The other 7 stadiums are currently under construction, including the stadium that will host the opening and closing ceremonies, designed by Foster + Partners, and the Al Wakrah stadium designed by Zaha Hadid Architects.

According to Jaidah:

"The reveal of Al Thumama Stadium design comes with immense pride in having contributed to the delivery of the first World Cup in the history of Qatar and the region. The inspiration behind the design comes in line with Qatar's hosting promise that this World Cup will be one for the region to celebrate. I believe it will be a stadium design that resonates with the Arab community, and we are extremely proud to have designed this innovative venue."

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Beijing National Stadium.
* Building a fairer system: Tackling modern day slavery.
* Las Vegas NFL stadium.
* London 2012 Olympic Stadium.
* Maracana Stadium.
* Olympic Stadium, Montreal.
* Wembley Stadium.

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