Qatar highlighted its expertise in securing sporting events at a UNOCT meeting in New York. HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif al-Thani praised Qatar’s FIFA World Cup 2022 security measures, describing them as a global model. Lt Col Ali Mohammed al-Ali presented successful strategies from the event and emphasized Qatar’s ongoing commitment to sports safety and international collaboration.
At the UN headquarters, Qatar showcased its expertise in securing major sporting events during a meeting organized by the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) in collaboration with the French Permanent Mission. HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif al-Thani, Qatar’s Permanent Representative to the UN, spoke at the session titled “Securing the Legacy: Debriefing from Paris 2024 for Future Major Sporting Events,” which celebrated the fifth anniversary of the UNOCT Global Sports Programme.
During her opening remarks, HE Sheikha Alya emphasized Qatar’s significant support for the Global Sports Programme aimed at counteracting terrorism. She highlighted the comprehensive security measures successfully implemented during the FIFA World Cup 2022, which made the event safe for attendees. Qatar employed a holistic approach that integrated advanced technology and international collaboration, establishing a benchmark for sports security worldwide.
The meeting included insights from Lt Col Ali Mohammed al-Ali, the Director of the Arab and International Police Communication Department, who elaborated on Qatar’s leading role in securing international events. Discussing the preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2022, he detailed the preventive measures taken by the Safety and Security Operations Committee (SSOC) which aimed to elevate safety standards during stadium construction.
Lt Col al-Ali reiterated the committee’s commitment to ensuring high safety standards by sharing their expertise with other countries aiming to host large-scale sporting events. He also reaffirmed Qatar’s dedication to enhancing security controls as outlined in Qatar National Vision 2030, ensuring ongoing improvements to safety systems connected with major events.
Qatar demonstrated its capability to secure major sporting events at the UN as it celebrated the UNOCT Global Sports Programme’s anniversary. The session underscored Qatar’s successful hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2022 through comprehensive security and a commitment to safety. Continued collaboration and sharing of expertise illustrate Qatar’s leading role in setting standards for global sports security, aligning with its long-term national vision.
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