Qatar’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Her Excellency Sheikha Alya, spoke at a UN meeting, emphasizing Qatar’s leadership in securing sporting events through its experience from the FIFA World Cup 2022. The meeting highlighted Qatar’s advancements in sports security as part of the Global Sports Programme.
Qatar’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Her Excellency Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif al-Thani, recently participated in a meeting organized by the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) in collaboration with the French Permanent Mission to the UN. The event, titled “Securing the Legacy: Debriefing from Paris 2024 for Future Major Sporting Events,” celebrated the fifth anniversary of the UNOCT Global Sports Programme at the UN headquarters in New York.
In her opening remarks, Her Excellency Sheikha Alya emphasized Qatar’s significant contributions to the Global Sports Programme aimed at combating terrorism through various capacity-building initiatives. She highlighted Qatar’s successful hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2022, where the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy implemented extensive security measures, ensuring the safety of both athletes and spectators. This endeavor served as a global benchmark for sports security and safety, incorporating advanced technology and international cooperation.
The meeting included insights from Lt Col Ali Mohammed al-Ali, Director of the Arab and International Police Communication Department at the Ministry of Interior. He elaborated on Qatar’s extensive experience in securing the FIFA World Cup 2022, detailing the preventative measures taken by the Safety and Security Operations Committee (SSOC) in preparation for the event.
Lt Col al-Ali discussed the security recommendations made during the stadium design phase, which were intended to achieve the highest safety standards for spectators. He expressed the eagerness of the SSOC to share its expertise with other nations preparing for significant sporting events and reaffirmed Qatar’s ongoing commitment to enhancing safety systems in alignment with the Qatar National Vision 2030.
In conclusion, Qatar’s proactive approach to securing major sporting events was prominently showcased at the recent UN meeting. Through strategic planning, advanced technology, and international collaboration, the successful execution of the FIFA World Cup 2022 serves as a global model for sports security. Qatar remains dedicated to sharing its knowledge and continuing to bolster security measures as part of its vision for the future.
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