Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti MINISTER OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS

SINCE THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF QATAR as host of the FIFA World Cup 2022, the state began making the necessary preparations for this important sporting event. Plans have been set up, and work began to implement them in high standards. The authorities have applied quality advanced work mechanisms with high-level coordination to host a successful and distinguished edition of the FIFA World Cup. Meanwhile, the aviation sector within the framework of these preparations has witnessed a great deal of cooperation between all the concerned parties to prepare for this championship. MOTC has worked with the Civil Aviation Authority, HIA, and Qatar Airways to make all possible efforts to prepare for this prominent sporting event. Devices and systems used in air navigation were updated, increasing aircraft routes and providing all the necessary support to ensure the highest safety levels considering the anticipated remarkable increase in air traffic and passenger traffic of visitors during the tournament. Further preparations include the expansion of Hamad International Airport, a significant portion of the preparations for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. An announcement was recently made for the expansion of the aircraft parking area and construction of the northern part of the passenger terminal, which increases the passenger capacity of HIA to more than 55 million.