The 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar Security Committee reaffirmed its full commitment to ensure the security of the tournament to the highest international security standards and in line with International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) security requirements with the latest technology and the world’s most advanced security systems. as well as using the great heritage of the State of Qatar in hosting major sporting events and events in recent years.
This is stated in the report of the committee, which highlights the most important security preparations that have already ended, and the role of the security services, which began their work not so long ago, and also states that all law enforcement agencies and the protection of the championship committee work in integrated coordination and cooperation in order to provide all means of safety and maintain safety Fans, players and international delegations participating in this great sporting event, fans enjoying the tournament and encouraging their teams in a safe atmosphere.
The Committee emphasized that it will make every effort to make this version the safest in the world, and to ensure and implement all planned international principles, standards and aspirations in harmony with all stakeholders, in accordance with clear working mechanisms and strategies.
He also confirmed his commitment to implement his plans with the necessary efficiency and effectiveness and enhance the reputation of the State of Qatar in the international arena, as well as provide an excellent experience for all participants and partners, as well as effectively manage and respond to any events related to the tournament quickly and positively. “In order to achieve this goal, a modern security system has been activated, able to maintain security in an organized manner and managed with security and administrative efficiency, able to protect everyone and create a safe and healthy environment for sporting events, especially since sport enjoys a wide public interest,” she added.
She noted that its efforts stem from the mission of the Ministry of the Interior to achieve security stability, as the main goal of the strategy of the Ministry of the Interior (2018-2022) is to contribute to the security of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, which is in line with the strategy Qatar. Vision 2030.
The security strategy of the tournament aims to achieve all-round security and rely on partnership in its comprehensive concept at all local, regional and international levels, coordination between the responsible authorities in the country and emphasis on the importance of achieving preventive security and sharing information in law enforcement and a mechanism for self-assessment of places collection and ways to deal with threats, with reference to the role of the media and conveying the messages desired by the state through early media coverage, through various media and social networks.
The committee also confirms that safety plans take into account the nature of sporting events and the fact that the public wants to enjoy themselves, but at the same time it is necessary to protect these masses and ensure the highest level of safety and comfort for all parties involved in the competition. tournament.
She explained that the work of security units includes the protection of teams from arrivals, places of residence, competitive and non-competitive facilities, the protection of the transfer of teams and ensuring the safety of fans in stadiums and celebration areas, the security of everyone related to the tournament, as well as electronic insurance and protection information infrastructure and communication systems, work to ensure traffic, unhindered movement of cars, ensuring the safety of metro passengers and other tasks assigned to them by the committee and its various units.
The Security Committee for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar stressed that all security units will be in place prior to the start of the first matches of the tournament, whether on or inside the roads leading to or around the stadiums. , for the sake of safety, order and relief for the masses, as well as to reduce crowding, whether at the entrance and exit for fans or on the roads leading to the stadiums.
She noted that the gates for fans will open three hours before the start of any match, urging fans not to be late, avoid crowds and provide them with comfort in unhindered access to their seats. She noted that security officers will carry out screening and verification of passes and entrance tickets, as well as the use of electronic gates for individuals and screening devices for bags and items prohibited from bringing into the stadium.
The Committee confirms its full confidence in the cooperation of fans with security guards, respecting the security measures and their cooperation when entering and leaving the stadiums, especially since there are special standards and requirements set by the committee in accordance with the requirements of the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) regarding items, which are prohibited from being brought into stadiums with the public.
She also pointed out that there are auxiliary groups of private security guards and volunteers who give the necessary instructions to help the masses if the need arises, stressing that all measures are being taken for the safety and protection of the population.
In this regard, the committee indicated that it will use the most advanced technological means to carry out its security operations in order to look good, which reflects the advanced level and experience accumulated by Qatar in relation to major sporting events, in order to counter any threats. or risks.
She emphasized that the hosting of this global football event by the State of Qatar represents the accumulation of experience of the security units involved in the process of securing major sports events, as well as the use of advanced security system technologies to ensure the State of Qatar to an advanced stage of using technology to ensure the security of sports facilities and said that there is a close cooperation with the Forces involved in insurance, from fraternal and friendly countries, according to high-level harmony.
The Committee also uses its specialized divisions to ensure the security of an important tournament, using the best international technology such as drones and security robots in the insurance process, and the application of advanced security system technology in major sporting events, such as monitoring systems, control systems for the entry process. and exit for the masses, as well as modern communication systems. , with the aim of hosting a replica of the World Cup suitable for the State of Qatar and achieving security leadership as it is the first country in the Arab world to host this global football event.
The Committee sought to adapt security technologies in the field of sports security by studying the experience of developed countries in this area, as well as the partnerships it has established with a number of international institutions and organizations led by the International Criminal Police. An organization other than the International Football Federation FIFA.
All units of the Committee and all other security agencies involved in the security of the World Cup work as a team and excel in their tasks of security and security integration to achieve the highest levels of security and maintain the safety and security of the masses .
The Committee has developed insurance plans in accordance with the highest international safety standards and has met all the safety requirements required by the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA). The masses to enjoy watching the championship matches and support their teams in a sporting atmosphere, as well as securing spectators at the venues of the accompanying celebrations scattered throughout the country.