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Qatari Media Roles in Maximizing the Qatari Soft Power and Overcoming the Glocal Social Challenges of Hosting World Cup 2022
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
From the moment in 2010 when the World Cup was awarded to the tiny oil-rich nation with little soccer history, the event had been shrouded in controversy. Allegations of corruption abounded and investigations commissioned. ...
Qatar 2022 World Cup and its legacies: How to promote sustainable and livable open spaces in the city of Doha through mega sports events?
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
With the aim of diversifying its economy and develop itself as a tourist destination, in recent years, Qatar has hosted many international sports events and will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Doha, Qatar's capital city, ...
Al Thumama Stadium: Local and Global Architectural Reach
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2021 , Conference Paper)
The world cup stadia have been a constant concern for the hosting countries. Many of them have become a burden on the economies of their countries, only to become white elephants after the tournaments end. Therefore, the ...
Crowd Dynamics, Management and Control at Tourist Attractions during Special Events: A Case Study at Souq Waqif Using Pedestride® Crowd Simulation Tool
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
"Large crowds can be expected at famous tourist attractions, e.g., Souq Waqif, during
special events such as the FIFA World Cup 2022. A comprehensive understanding of
crowd dynamics is extremely important in order to ...
Innovative Pavement Materials and Design: Smart Roadways and Smart Road Maintenance for the Future
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
break any industry or economy. The transportation construction sector is no exception, however, innovation and doing things differently in this sector has been dead slow for centuries, compared to other industries. Automobiles ...
Utility Impact Assessment of Road Projects in the State of Qatar
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Qatar has been blessed with large reserves of natural gas and since the past 20 years its leaders have been busy formulating its path to modernization. Henceforth, the sovereign state has been and is still going through ...
Key Lessons Learnt from Stakeholder Management in Design and Build Projects in Qatar
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Stakeholders in the construction industry require accurate, reliable and timely
information in order to streamline the design and construction of Projects. Design Bid
Build or Design and Build contracts need a process for ...
Practical Implementation of Contract Administration Performance Model in Qatar Construction Projects
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Globally, the performance of Construction Contract Administration (CCA) is becoming of significant interest as the industry suffers from notable delays, cost overruns, and disputes as a consequence of poor contract ...
The New Construction Approach Adapted by Ashghal for the Public Projects in Qatar
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
"The purpose of this paper is to review the new strategy adapted by Ashghal to implement
lean construction in Qatar to improve project performance and predictability of delivery.
This is a significant change programme ...
Cut Carbon, Cut Cost - Feasibility of Applying PAS 2080
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Qatar Univesrity Press
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
State of Qatar is committed to delivering its Intended Nationally Determined
Contributions (INDC) submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change (UNFCCC) secretariat. (Ministry of Environment, 2015). ...