Qatar’s stadium cooling technology set to provide major legacy benefits
The Peninsula
Doha: When Qatar unveiled its bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2022, the country promised to provide innovative solutions for a range of challenges. One flagship promise was to develop cooling technology for football stadiums – in order to help countries host matches year-round. In 2010, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy began collaborating with Qatar University (QU) to design and implement innovative cooling systems for its FIFA World Cup stadiums. The visionary behind the technology was Dr. Saud Abdulaziz Abdul Ghani, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at QU. Qatar’s FIFA World Cup will take place in November and December 2022 – when the average temperature will be 18-24°C, meaning the technology will assist to develop a pleasant thermal environment during the tournament. In addition, it will allow stadiums located in hot countries to host events throughout the year, providing comfort to athletes and spectators alike.