Ahmad bin Ali Stadium
Ahmad bin Ali Stadium (Arabic: ملعب أحمد بن علي, romanized: Malʿab ʾAḥmad bin ʿAliyy),[3][4] popularly known as the Al-Rayyan Stadium, is an association football stadium located in the district of Rawdat Al Jahhaniya, Qatar, around 9 kilometres (6 miles) northwest from the centre of Al Rayyan. It is currently used mostly for football matches and it is the home to Al-Rayyan Sports Club and Al-Kharitiyath Sports Club. The stadium is named after Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar from 1960 to 1972.[5] The former stadium, built in 2003, had a seating capacity of 21,282 and was demolished in 2015.[6] The new Al Rayyan Stadium has a seating capacity of 45,000.[2]
Al-Rayyan Stadium | |
| Full name | Ahmad bin Ali Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | Umm Al Afaei, Al Rayyan, Qatar |
| Coordinates | 25°19′47″N 51°20′32″E / 25.329640°N 51.342273°ECoordinates: 25°19′47″N 51°20′32″E / 25.329640°N 51.342273°E |
| Public transit | Al Riffa (الرفاع) |
| Capacity | 45,032[2] (2022 FIFA World Cup) 21,000 (post-World Cup) |
| Record attendance | 45,032 (Argentina vs Australia, 03 December 2022) |
| Surface | Grass |
| Scoreboard | Yes |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 2001–2002, 2016–2018 |
| Built | 2003 |
| Opened | 2003 (old stadium), 18 December 2020 |
| Rebuilt | 2016–2020 |
| Architect | Pattern Design[1] |
| Project manager | AECOM |
| Main contractors | Al-Balagh and Larsen & Toubro |
| Tenants | |
| Al-Rayyan SC Qatar national football team (selected matches) | |
Construction
The Ahmad bin Ali Stadium is one of eight stadiums being used in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.[8][9]
The former Ahmad bin Ali Stadium was demolished in 2015[10] to make way for the Al Rayyan Stadium. 90 percent of the rubble resulting from the demolition of the stadium is anticipated to be reused either for the new stadium or for public art projects.[11]
The construction of the new stadium started in early 2016.[12] This was done by the joint venture between Al-Balagh and Larsen & Toubro. After the World Cup the stadium will be reduced to 21,000 seats.[11] The new stadium was built for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which Qatar is currently hosting.[13]
The renovation includes a huge 'media facade' with a membrane that will act as a screen for projections, news, commercials, sports updates, current tournament information and matches. Seating capacity was increased to 40,740,[14] and all seats were shaded.
The inauguration of the stadium took place on 18 December 2020, which was Qatar's National Day, and exactly two years before the country hosts the 2022 FIFA World Cup final.[15] The stadium was one of two venues used for the 2020 FIFA Club World Cup.[16][17]
The stadium hosted four matches during FIFA Arab Cup 2021.[18]
Human Rights Violations
According to a report by Equidem, migrant workers who worked on this stadium faced numerous labor rights and human rights violations: Nationality-based discrimination, wage theft (withheld wages), mental harm (threats, stress, and cultures of fear), excessive work, health and safety risks, inadequate nutrition, exposure to COVID-19 on worksite, barriers to taking sick leave, inability to change employers, illegal recruitment (recruitment fees). exposure to COVID-19, workers left without salary and food during lock down.
According to the Global Construction Review, Qatari officials have taken several steps to ensure that migrant workers receive proper treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic. In April 2020 it was revealed that “Qatar made promising commitments to support migrant workers during this unprecedented crisis, including earmarking funds to cover quarantined migrant workers’ wages, and setting up a hotline for grievances,” said Michael Page, deputy Middle East director at Human Rights Watch.[19][20]
Recent tournament results
17th Arabian Gulf Cup
| Date | Time | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 December 2004 | 21:30 | Bahrain | 1–1 | Yemen | Group B | N/A |
| 23:45 | Kuwait | 2–1 | Saudi Arabia | N/A | ||
| 14 December 2004 | 21:30 | Kuwait | 1–1 | Bahrain | N/A | |
| 15 December 2004 | 00:00 | Yemen | 0–2 | Saudi Arabia | N/A | |
| 16 December 2004 | 21:30 | United Arab Emirates | 1–1 | Iraq | Group A | N/A |
| 17 December 2004 | 21:30 | Bahrain | 3–0 | Saudi Arabia | Group B | N/A |
| 20 December 2004 | 21:30 | Oman | 3–2 | Bahrain | Semi-finals | N/A |
Football at the 2005 West Asian Games
| Date | Time | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 December 2005 | 19:00 | Iraq | 4–0 | Palestine | Group B | N/A |
| 3 December 2005 | 21:00 | Saudi Arabia | 2–0 | Palestine | N/A | |
| 5 December 2005 | 21:00 | Iraq | 5–1 | Saudi Arabia | N/A | |
| 10 December 2005 | 20:30 | Iran | 2–1 | Saudi Arabia | Bronze medal match | N/A |
Football at the 2006 Asian Games - Men's tournament
| Date | Time | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 November 2006 | 17:15 | Thailand | 1–0 | Palestine | Group C (Round 2) | 501 |
| 19:45 | Kuwait | 3–0 | Kyrgyzstan | 202 | ||
| 2 December 2006 | 17:15 | Kyrgyzstan | 0–2 | Thailand | 990 | |
| 19:45 | Kuwait | 2–0 | Palestine | 296 | ||
| 5 December 2006 | 17:15 | Palestine | 0–3 | Kyrgyzstan | 412 | |
| 19:45 | South Korea | 1–0 | Bahrain | Group B (Round 2) | 412 | |
| 9 December 2006 | 16:00 | China | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (7–8 p) | Iran | Quarter Final | 4,724 |
| 19:00 | South Korea | 3–0 | North Korea | 4,728 |
2011 AFC Asian Cup
| Date | Time | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 January 2011 | 19:15 | Saudi Arabia | 1–2 | Syria | Group B | 15,768 |
| 11 January 2011 | 19:15 | Iraq | 1–2 | Iran | Group D | 10,478 |
| 13 January 2011 | 16:15 | Jordan | 1–0 | Saudi Arabia | Group B | 17,349 |
| 15 January 2011 | 19:15 | United Arab Emirates | 0–1 | Iraq | Group D | 7,233 |
| 17 January 2011 | 16:15 | Saudi Arabia | 0–5 | Japan | Group B | 2,022 |
| 19 January 2011 | 19:15 | Iraq | 1–0 | North Korea | Group D | 4,111 |
Football at the 2011 Pan Arab Games
| Date | Time | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 December 2011 | 17:30 | Saudi Arabia | 0–0 | Oman | Group B | N/A |
| 14 December 2011 | 17:30 | Oman | 0–2 | Kuwait | N/A | |
| 17 December 2011 | 17:30 | Sudan | 0–2 | Palestine | Group C | N/A |
| 19:30 | Saudi Arabia | 0–2 | Kuwait | Group B | N/A |
2021 FIFA Arab Cup
| Date | Time | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 November 2021 | 13:00 | Tunisia | 5–1 | Mauritania | Group B | 2,494 |
| 1 December 2021 | 13:00 | Algeria | 4–0 | Sudan | Group D | 2,203 |
| 4 December 2021 | 13:00 | Jordan | 0–4 | Morocco | Group C | 7,890 |
| 6 December 2021 | 22:00 | Oman | 3–0 | Bahrain | Group A | 2,477 |
2022 FIFA World Cup
Ahmad bin Ali Stadium hosted seven matches during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
| Date | Time | Team No. 1 | Result | Team No. 2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 November 2022 | 22:00 | United States | 1–1 | Wales | Group B | 43,418 |
| 23 November 2022 | 22:00 | Belgium | 1–0 | Canada | Group F | 40,432 |
| 25 November 2022 | 13:00 | Wales | 0–2 | Iran | Group B | 40,875 |
| 27 November 2022 | 13:00 | Japan | 0–1 | Costa Rica | Group E | 41,479 |
| 29 November 2022 | 22:00 | Wales | 0–3 | England | Group B | 44,297 |
| 1 December 2022 | 18:00 | Croatia | 0–0 | Belgium | Group F | 43,984 |
| 3 December 2022 | 22:00 | Argentina | 2–1 | Australia | Round of 16 | 45,032 |
References
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- ^ a b "Ahmad bin Ali Stadium". fifa.com. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ^ "Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium". Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ "Ahmad bin Ali Stadium". FIFA. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ "Qatar inaugurates fourth stadium for the 2022 World Cup in Al Rayyan". Goal. 18 December 2020. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ "New stadium: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, the desert dune". stadiumdb.com. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ^ "Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium". qatar2022.qa. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ^ "2022 Qatar World Cup: Al Rayyan stadium achieves major sustainability rating". goal.com. 12 October 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ "Al Rayyan Stadium achieves prestigious sustainability ratings". thepeninsulaqatar.com. 11 October 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
- ^ "Ahmed bin Ali Stadium (Al-Rayyan Stadium) – until 2014". stadiumdb.com. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ a b "Qatar Unveils Fifth World Cup Venue: Al Rayyan Stadium by Pattern Architects". archdaily.com. 23 April 2015. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
- ^ "Qatar 2022: Al Rayyan Stadium sees first concrete pouring". StadiumDB. 17 October 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
- ^ Neha Bhatia (13 August 2015). "Revealed: The firms behind the construction Qatar's World Cup stadiums". Arabian Business. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
- ^ "Construction: Al-Rayyan Stadium – StadiumDB.com". stadiumdb.com. 2 April 2019. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
- ^ "Al Rayyan stadium to open on Qatar National Day". Gulf Times. 3 December 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
- ^ "Education City and Ahmad Bin Ali stadiums to host FIFA Club World Cup 2020™". FIFA. 18 January 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
- ^ "Doha all set to host 2020 FIFA Club World Cup". iloveqatar.net. 23 January 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
- ^ "2021 FIFA Arab Cup: Participating teams, fixtures and all you need to know". goal.com. 18 December 2021. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ^ "Qatar: COVID-19 exacerbating migrant workers' barriers to healthcare incl. poor living conditions, cost & language". Business & Human Rights Resource Centre (in Italian). Retrieved 9 January 2023.
- ^ "Qatar: Protect Migrant Workers During Pandemic". Human Rights Watch. 2 April 2020. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
External links
- Media related to Ahmed bin Ali Stadium at Wikimedia Commons
- Al-Rayyan Stadium Project