Qatar showcased its expertise in securing sporting events during a UN meeting focused on the Global Sports Programme. HE Sheikha Alya praised Qatar’s efforts in counter-terrorism and highlighted the successful security measures implemented during the FIFA World Cup 2022. Lt. Col Ali Mohammed al-Ali discussed the proactive security protocols employed and Qatar’s ongoing commitment to event security and assistance to other nations.
Qatar’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Her Excellency Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif al-Thani, participated in an opening session at the UN headquarters in New York. This event, organized by the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) alongside the French Permanent Mission, focused on the theme “Securing the Legacy: Debriefing from Paris 2024 for Future Major Sporting Events” and commemorated the fifth anniversary of the UNOCT Global Sports Programme.
In her address, Her Excellency highlighted Qatar’s significant contributions to the Global Sports Programme aimed at counter-terrorism. She commended Qatar’s effective hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2022, where a comprehensive security framework ensured the safety of spectators and athletes. A holistic strategy involving advanced technologies and international cooperation was successfully implemented, establishing the tournament as a model for sports security globally.
The meeting also featured Lt. Colonel Ali Mohammed al-Ali, Director of the Arab and International Police Communication Department at the Ministry of Interior. He elaborated on Qatar’s exemplary role in securing major sporting events, focusing specifically on the FIFA World Cup 2022 and the preventive measures taken by the Safety and Security Operations Committee (SSOC) in advance of the event.
Lt. Colonel al-Ali highlighted the importance of security recommendations made during the stadium design phase, which adhered to the highest safety standards for spectators. He reaffirmed the SSOC’s willingness to share its expertise with other nations preparing for significant sporting events and emphasized Qatar’s unwavering dedication to enhancing security protocols as part of its strategies for safety in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.
The event at the UN highlighted Qatar’s commendable role in ensuring security for major sporting events, particularly emphasized by the successful hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2022. Qatar’s commitment to combating terrorism through the Global Sports Programme, along with its strategies for comprehensive safety and security, positions it as a global leader in event security, with further intentions to assist other nations in enhancing their preparedness for future events.
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