When it comes to preparing for an influx of visitors, ensuring traffic keeps moving smoothly while hosting one of the biggest sporting events on the globe is no small task.
The team at ITS Qatar has been entrusted with a mission of critical importance: ensuring that intelligent traffic systems along the ‘FIFA Corridor’ (a term that’s become widely used for the key routes serving the tournament) are up to the challenge ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022 kicking off in Qatar this November. Recognising the scale of the event and the need for seamless operations, ITS Qatar is turning to reliable, cutting-edge technology provided by AGD Systems to enhance safety and traffic flow during this once-in-a-lifetime spectacle.
FIFA Corridor Venues: The Heart of the Action
The FIFA World Cup 2022 is set to unfold across eight world-class venues. These include the northern site near Al Khor and seven others strategically located around Qatar’s bustling capital city, Doha. With over a million fans expected to descend on the region over the 28-day tournament, maintaining an efficient and safe transportation network is paramount.
Smart Traffic Solutions for a Seamless Experience
The strategic deployment of AGD Systems’ technology along the FIFA Corridor aims to address the unique challenges posed by an event of this magnitude. From monitoring traffic flows in real time to minimising congestion, these advanced systems will play a pivotal role in ensuring fans, teams, and officials can move between venues effortlessly. With intelligent sensors and adaptive traffic control, the technology will also bolster pedestrian safety and ensure emergency routes remain accessible at all times.
A Collaborative Effort for Global Excellence
The preparations for the World Cup underscore a collaborative effort between ITS Qatar, AGD Systems, and other stakeholders to deliver world-class infrastructure. With Qatar in the global spotlight, these efforts represent a commitment to innovation and excellence, setting a benchmark for future large-scale events.
By leveraging proven technology and meticulous planning, Qatar is set to deliver not only an unforgettable tournament but also an example of how smart traffic systems can transform urban mobility during major global events.
“We wanted to use technology that had been tried and tested across the world, and partner with a company which we knew would be able to meet the specifications needed”.
Abdelrahman Al Khateeb, ITS Qatar’s CEO Eng
“Qatar has developed incredibly quickly, and many huge highways were built around five years ago – now that technology has improved, enhancements are needed to update the systems being used on these highways”.
“The team at AGD have been great at not only providing the systems that we required, but also keeping us up to date at every step along the way, supporting with installation and maintenance, and providing training for our clients too”.
“We are involved in two of the FIFA infrastructure projects, worth a combined total of almost £30m – these both have a tight schedule to ensure everything is ready for the games, so the first began in December 2020 and will finish by May this year, and the second began in November 2021 and will be complete in August 2022”.