Millions of people are expected to visit Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and many will stay in a fan village raising alarms over safety and logistics.
Over a million people are expected to descend upon the small peninsular country that is currently home to 3 million people. At 4,469 square miles, it is smaller than every U.S. state except Delaware and Rhode Island. as they turn to camp sites, cruise ships, a man-made island and even enlist the help of neighboring countries.
Nearby Dubai is expected to carry the majority of the burden of housing foreign visitors. Fans who choose to stay in the United Arab Emirates will then take one of 500 daily shuttle flights between the two countries chartered for this month-long event. Another logistical concern of this World Cup is Qatar’s desert climate, known for extreme heat, humidity and the occasional sandstorm. Organizers already moved the event from the summer to November in an effort to fight off the potentially dangerous summer temperatures.
Omar Al-Jaber, the executive in charge of accommodations, also assured visitors that in the event inclement weather -- like sandstorms or rain – make tents or villages uninhabitable, they are prepared with “backups room in a different area.” In addition to the logistical gymnastics required of hosting such a large international event, Qatar is currently navigating how to reconcile their country’s laws on many social issues with the influx of foreigners at an event known for raucous, frequently drunk fans.
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