Qatar Pledged to Put Up Its Best Effort to Secure the World Cup

The Security and Safety Operations Committee's chief priority, according to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Security Operations Commander H.E. Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, is to ensure the safety and security of all attendees, including national teams, fans, and visitors. He also emphasized that Qatari fans, citizens, and residents are the committee's main partners in making the tournament the safest and most secure in all of history.

Safety and security of all participants in the World Cup

His Excellency stated that "the safety and security of all participants in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, including national teams, spectators, and visitors, is our major priority" in a statement to the Qatar News Agency (QNA).

"In line with the security strategy established for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the tournaments Security and Safety Operations Committee carried out a number of plans, programs, training courses, and joint exercises to increase the capabilities of the security staff." "Organizing such a large international event unquestionably requires the preparations to be fully ready at contributes to greater, human, and technical levels.

He mentioned the program's numerous training sessions, which included (Stadium Security and Safety, Security Sense, Crowd Management, Human Rights, First Aid, and Cooperation with the Crowds). Other programs included the Tournament Policies and Procedures, which were carried out in conjunction with specialized specialists from the European Police and Europol and encompassed facility evacuation simulations and training on how to deal with potential scenarios. These initiatives went above and beyond what FIFA mandates. In total, 32,000 members of the government security force and 17,000 members of the private security force have taken part in these programs.

"Watan 2" exercise in October

In his statements to QNA, H.E. Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani stated that preparations are underway for the "Watan 2" exercise, which will take place in October and feature several scenarios in various places. The objective of the exercise is to further enhance performance and provide excellent internal communication between the participating troops from outside the State of Qatar and the civil and military stakeholders.

The World Cup will be held in stadiums, equipment, and current security technologies, he emphasized, so the State of Qatar's recent hosting of a number of sporting events has served as a true test of those preparations.

Last Mile Security Council

H.E. Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Security Operations Commander, commented on the most significant outcomes of the Last Mile Security Council, which attracted significant international participation "The Last Mile Security Conference, held in May 2022, was proof that it is crucial that we collaborate with many nations and forge alliances with security organizations that specialize in major events. As I previously stated. This session has also included liaison officers from the International Police Coordination Centre (IPCC)."

His Excellency emphasized that the 2022 World Cup Security and Safety Operations Committee places the security and safety of fans at the top of its priority list and that the committee strives to provide all fans with a safe experience beginning with their arrival in Qatar and continuing through the conclusion of the competition. His Excellency continued, "As is well known, the Security and Safety Operations Committee of the Tournament includes specialized security units, including those specialized in crowd management and riot control, to ensure safety throughout the Tournament.