Here are the highlights of the statements of H.E. Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, Commander of Security Operations for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, to Qatar News Agency.
- We are eager to reach the pinnacle of tournament readiness on all levels.
- 32,000 government security personnel and 17,000 private security personnel participated in the training programmes collectively.
- The Security Committee cooperates in an integrated and unified manner with its regional and international partners to facilitate the flow of information and expertise.
- Through their participation in the Last Mile Security Conference and Watan exercise, we have witnessed the cooperation and fervour of brotherly and friendly nations, as well as their desire to make this tournament a success.
- Priority is given by the tournament's Security and Safety Operations Committee to securing the crowds.
- We have detailed plans related to the conduct of traffic and traffic safety in coordination with all the authorities concerned with the movement of transport.
- A number of training courses and programmes have been established, with the programme for the safety and security of sports fans being the most significant.
- Currently, preparations are being made to establish and organise the " Watan 2" exercise in October.
- The State of Qatar possesses highly qualified and trained police and security personnel who are capable.
- of safeguarding the World Cup and its various events.
- The International Police Coordination Centre (IPCC) is an operations room supervised by the tournament's Security and Safety Operations Committee and outfitted with the latest cutting-edge technology.
- The quality of roads, contemporary, quick modes of transportation, such as the metro system that links all areas, and various facilities, such as rapid transit buses, will aid in reducing traffic congestion.
- We reaffirm that the State of Qatar welcomes everyone, regardless of their affiliations and beliefs, and we ask everyone to respect our culture.
- The occasion of hosting the tournament is a long-awaited chance for us, as Arabs and Muslims, to show the world the true face of Islamic and Arab culture and values.
- Qatar has amassed substantial expertise in handling the various crises that could accompany such sporting events.
Source: QNA
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