The design reveal of Al Thumama Stadium, a proposed 2022 FIFA World Cup™ venue, highlights the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy's (SC) commitment to boosting local industry – and becomes the latest in a long line of projects being led by prominent local companies.

The stadium is designed by renowned Qatari architect Ibrahim M. Jaidah, CEO of Arab Engineering Bureau, and inspired by the gahfiya – the traditional head-dress worn by the male population of Qatar and the Arab world.

The design of Al Thumama Stadium is inspired by the gahfiya

Once complete, the 40,000 capacity stadium will host matches up to the quarter-final stage in 2022. Its precinct will feature a range of sporting facilities, a branch of sports medicine hospital Aspetar and a boutique hotel.

H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi, SC Secretary General, said supporting local businesses had been at the forefront of all 2022 FIFA World Cup™ planning from day one.

"We always believed this World Cup would be a catalyst and supporter of local industry," he said. "Our vision was to complement and assist in developing local talent and shed light on local organisations."

Al Thawadi went on to highlight Jaidah's work specifically.

He said: "Ibrahim M. Jaidah is a very well-known architect in Qatar. We believe he has the talent, the passion and the commitment for this project. It's essential for us to shine a spotlight on such talent."

SC Secretary General H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi being interviewed by www.sc.qa

In addition to supporting local businesses, the SC is committed to ensuring the 2022 FIFA World Cup™ acts as a facilitator for Qatar National Vision 2030 and supports the National Development Strategy.

Six 2022 FIFA World Cup™ stadium designs have now been revealed and all are part of joint ventures, with a Qatari company partnering a secondary international firm – thus allowing for global experience to be blended with local knowledge and expertise.

On the occasion of the design launch of Al Thumama Stadium, www.sc.qa takes a look at three other recent instances of Qatari organisations undertaking key projects related to the 2022 FIFA World Cup™.

Two Qatari companies sign contract with SC to build 2022 team training sites

2022 FIFA World Cup™ training sites: In May, the SC awarded two Qatari companies, Nakheel Landscapes and Gulf Contracting, the contract to build base camps and associated training sites for all 32 participating teams.

Existing grounds and parks in and around areas such as Aspire Zone, Qatar University, Doha Golf Club, Al Sailiya and West Bay will be transformed into training sites and team base camps, thereby leaving a lasting legacy after 2022.

The plastic nozzles that are an integral part of Qatar's stadium cooling technology

Stadium cooling technology: The pioneering energy-saving technology developed by Qatar University professor Saud Abdul-Aziz Abdul-Ghani came in for lavish praise from fans, players and visiting dignitaries during the launch of Khalifa International Stadium in May.

Using plastic nozzles manufactured in Qatar, chilled air was blasted into the sold-out 40,000-capacity stadium, resulting in a drop in temperature of 17c in playing areas and 14c in seating areas, from an outside temperature of 37c.

The opening of the seat-manufacturing factory in Doha

Stadium seat manufacturing: Coastal, a Qatari company with more than three decades of experience in manufacturing and construction, was awarded the contract to manufacture seats for Al Wakrah Stadium, Al Bayt Stadium – Al Khor City and Al Rayyan Stadium