SC opens permanent exhibition on ‘Qatar 2022 legacy at QNL
QNA
Doha: The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) opened the “Qatar 2022: Journey & Legacy,” permanent exhibition at Qatar National Library (QNL).
The event was attended by HE Minister of State and QNL President Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kawari and HE SC Secretary General Hassan Abdullah Al Thawadi.
The exhibition narrates the story behind Qatar hosting the first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and Arab world, from the inception of the Bid to the Tournament. It highlights the impressive achievements made by Qatar and the challenges faced in hosting the historic event, in addition to the various projects, programs, and community participation related to organizing the tournament.
HE Minister of State and QNL President Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kawari said in remarks to Qatar News Agency (QNA) that the QNL is pleased to host the “Qatar 2022: Journey & Legacy,” exhibition and welcome visitors to learn closely about this inspiring journey and the amazing success story that Qatar has achieved.
“Seeing the way that Qatar 2022 impacted the lives of so many people, and the profound effect it had on Qatar’s development across all sectors, we wanted to make sure that this momentous occasion in our country’s history is captured at the Library,” said Al Kawari.
Al Kawari added: “As Qatar’s national library, we are committed to the archiving, documentation and sharing of our country’s history, and the World Cup will always be remembered as a critical milestone for Qatar and the entire region. We are delighted to host the collection and I look forward to seeing all the different ways our visitors interact with it.”
HE SC Secretary General Hassan Abdullah Al Thawadi said the exhibit encapsulates a definitive journey in Qatar’s history that will leave a lifelong legacy for future generations. “The World Cup in Qatar gave us an opportunity to accelerate the plans set out for our country in the Qatar National Vision 2030, to showcase the limitless potential of Qatar and the region and to showcase the immense depth of our culture,” said Al Thawadi.
