A refurbished Khalifa International Stadium. It will host group games and a quarter-final match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Pic: Salim Matramkot / The Peninsula
The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy’s (SC) 2017 Summer Internship Program has brought together 39 students from universities across Qatar who were granted exclusive access to the 2022 FIFA World Cup organisers as they learned about how the tournament will benefit Qatar, the region and the world.
The interns came from various universities, including Qatar University, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, Northwestern University in Qatar, and Texas A and M University at Qatar. They attended a knowledge sharing session to gain in-depth knowledge about the mega-project and visited the SC’s Legacy Pavilion, which showcases Qatar’s vision for 2022.
“Our Summer Internship Program runs from June to August. The interns work in different departments, including the Technical Delivery Office, Marketing and Communications and Administration, among others. They have brought enthusiasm and fresh energy to our organisation,” Khalid Al Khulaifi, the SC’s Talent Management Manager, said.
Mohammed Al Najdi, the SC’s head of recruitment, said the programme aims to “offer talented students the opportunity to work with us and provide them with a chance to learn and grow.”
QU student Alreem Yasser Al Ali, who joined the communications team, said she had been inspired by the SC’s legacy plans.
“I’ve learned that the World Cup will leave a legacy for Qatar, the region and the world,” said Al Ali. “It’s great to know that the tournament will benefit countries further afield.”
NU-Q student Awad Mohamed Elsayed is supporting the public relations team and was particularly impressed with the Legacy Pavilion.
“The Legacy Pavilion tour was an exciting and beneficial experience that employed interactive and digital tools to give us deeper insights into Qatar’s journey to win the rights to host the World Cup, as well as the history of football in Qatar,”
Elsayed said.
