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There is little doubt that sport is playing an increasingly important role in the region’s

economy. The government of Qatar has targeted the winning of international sporting events as a

means to develop the nation’s economy and prompt the start of a $600 Billion spend on infrastructure

develop over the coming decade. Approximately $65 Billion of that spend will be on infrastructure

directly related to the World Cup in 2022 – with the need to design, build and develop 9 new venues

and upgrade 3 existing stadiums.

Stadiums are, by their nature, complex in design and present numerous structural and engineering

challenges. Unique challenges relating to the climate of the Middle East also necessitate the need for

advanced technologies and carefully considered design features. High temperatures and humidity

present a huge challenge in terms of ensuring the safety and comfort of spectators and participants.

Though Qatar will lead the way in the development of world class sporting venues, a number of

projects are also planned, underway or have been recently completed across the Middle East region.

Saudi Aramco are currently leading the Jeddah Sports Stadium project in Saudi Arabia, whilst a

62,000 capacity stadium was completed this year in Kuwait City. The Basra Sports City complex in

Iraq will include a 65,000 capacity stadium alongside an additional 10,000 capacity practice venue,

numerous training and accommodation facilities, and will be surrounded by a security wall. In the UAE

the development of Dubai’s Sport City continues, whilst stadiums have also been developed in

Bahrain ahead of the AFC Football Nations Cup in 2013.

Through the expertise of project owners, construction contractors, architects, engineers, industry

consultants, and technology suppliers the Middle East Stadium Build Forum will provide

comprehensive insight into this growing business sector.

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Contributing speakers include:

Abdulrahman Abdulla Al-Malki, Director of Engineering Projects Department, QOC

Joachim Schares, Member of Management & Partner, Albert Speer & Partners

Dr. Saleh Mubarak, Head – Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering, Qatar University

Mohammed Abdullah Al-Nowaiser, Chief Executive Officer, Saudi Professional League

Commission (SPL)

Eng. Abdullah Al-Jiburi, Chairman, Anwar Soura General Contracting Company

Michael Sedlacek, Managing Partner AIA LEED AP, AEDAS

Alistair Lenczner, Partner, Foster & Partners

Stuart Clarke, Chairman, Society of Façade Engineering (Middle East Branch) & Associate

Director – Middle East Façade Engineering Leader, Arup

J R J Parish, Director - Global Sports Division, AECOM

Markus Pfisterer, Director, GMP Architekten

Dr. Andrea Sartori, Partner – Sports Advisory, KPMG

Christopher Sheffield, Head of Supply Engineering CE, Rehau Germany

Sebastian Foerster, Business Development Manager, ME, Rehau FZE

Eng. Ahmad Al Jolo, Chairman, Qatar Society of Engineers

Saleh Nezar, Sustainability Director, LEED AP, QPM

James R Calcara, Senior Principle, 360 Architects

George M Heinlein, Senior Principle, 360 Architects

Harald Litze, Technical Director, Ulma-Attieh Formworks Co. KSA

Senior Representative, Al Jaber Engineering & Contracting

Senior Representative, Sika Services Middle East

Jason Majid, Partner, Clyde & Co

Conference Day 1: April 16, 2012

08:30 Registration and Coffee

09:00 Opening Remarks from the Conference Chairman

QATAR 2022: REQUIREMENTS, CHALLENGES & PLAN OF ACTION

09:10 Keynote Address & Interview:

Outline of requirements and planned schedule for World Cup 2022 Stadia and

supporting infrastructure

What needs to be built: An overview of the 9 new venues and the 3 existing stadia to

be upgraded

What is required of Qatar as per FIFA’s guidelines for a host nation?

Abdulrahman Abdulla Al-Malki, Director of Engineering Projects Department, Qatar

Olympic Committee

09:40 Keynote Panel Discussion: Delivering Qatar 2022

Key barriers to creating the required infrastructure over the next decade and who will

be involved in process: Representatives from the leading industry stakeholders

discuss the key issues that face Qatar ahead of the tournament and strategize how

these can be met

Joachim Schares, Member of Management & Partner, Albert Speer & Partner

Dr. Saleh Mubarak, Head – Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering, Qatar

University



Eng. Ahmad Al Jolo, Chairman, Qatar Society of Engineers

Senior Representative, Al Jaber Engineering

10:30 Morning Coffee & Networking Break

QATAR 2022: STADIUM DESIGN CASE STUDIES

11:10 Project Case Study

The iconic 86,000 Capacity Lusail Stadium

Overview of the venue design: Stadium orientation, the retractable ‘floating’ roof,

supporting columns and the venue façade

Meeting the challenge of accommodating 86,000 spectators: Linking rail, buses &

coach, and park & ride access into an integrated transport system

The Lusail Stadium lighting concept: Creating a unique and iconic structure on the

Qatar landscape

Alistair Lenczner, Partner, Foster & Partners

11:45 Project Case Study:

Designing the iconic Sports City Stadium – A 45,000 capacity, fully conditioned, sports

venue

Putting sustainability at the forefront of the design for a Qatar World Cup stadium

Integrating kinetic building elements to a sports venue: Movable & retractable playing

surface & roof – and why such features are important

Thinking beyond football: Designing a venue that is flexible to host and accommodate

a variety of functions and events

Michael Sedlacek, Managing Partner AIA LEED AP, AEDAS

12:20 International Projects: Designing large sports stadia for FIFA international

tournaments

Euro 2012 Poland & Ukraine: Kiev and Warsaw Stadiums

FIFA requirements and regulations for host-country stadiums and how this can effect

stadium design

Brazil 2014: Examining two stadium designs for World Cup 2014

Summary of how different geographical locations for major sports events present

unique design and planning challenges

Markus Pfisterer, Director, GMP Architekten

13:00 Networking Lunch

THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE: DESIGN, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

14:15 Dealing with the climate: Finding the best solution for engineering a comfortable

internal climate for spectators and competitors

Discussing traditional methods of cooling against proposed methods for forthcoming

Middle East stadia

Which factors are affecting the perceived temperature?

Examining the potential and limits of radiant cooling technologies

Providing the cooling whilst maintaining the aspiration to create carbon-neutral

venues: Can this be done?

Christopher Sheffield, Head of Supply Engineering CE, Rehau Germany

Sebastian Foerster, Business Development Manager, ME, Rehau FZE



14:45 Follow-Up Panel Discussion:

Carbon Neutral Integrated Cooling Solutions for Stadia in the Qatar context

- Saleh Nezar, Sustainability Director, LEED AP, QPM

- Christopher Sheffield, Head of Supply Engineering CE, Rehau Germany

15:15 Afternoon Coffee & Networking

15:45 Facade design and engineering in the context of large sporting structures

The important interface between façade and structural engineering: Integrating

lightweight exteriors for elevated and roofing sections to heavy low-level sections of

the structure

High ambient temperatures & humidity make shading insufficient: The crucial

relationship between façade engineering and an internal cooling system

The Middle East context: Transferable expertise from façade designs on international

structures and sporting venues

Stuart Clarke, Associate Director – Middle East Façade Engineering, Arup, & Chairman,

Society of Façade Engineering

16:20 Sustainable building solutions for sports venues through the integration of specialist

design techniques and materials

Innovative use of shading to create manageable micro-climates in the stadium

Sustainable cooling technologies: Viable solutions for integrating photo-voltaic and

solar heating panels

Adapting sustainable materials to the venue structure: Latest advances in glass,

fabrics, foils and PTFE technologies

17:00 Networking drinks reception

Conference Day 2: April 17, 2012

09:00 Opening Remarks from the Conference Chairman

MARKET ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

09:10 Trends and prospects for Sports Stadia development and commercialization – The

Middle East challenge

The cost structure of stadium developments – International examples

Multi and mixed-use options for large stadium developments

Designing and building stadia suitable for market demand requirements

The legacy issues for stadium development programmes attached to major events:

Example case study of Russia 2018 & looking forward to Qatar 2022

Dr. Andrea Sartori, Partner – Sports Advisory, KPMG

09:40 Benefitting from a building boom – And avoiding the bust: Meeting the infrastructure

demands of hosting major sporting events whilst managing the risk of oversupply

Outlook for the real estate sector in light of the World Cup bid: What is required of the

host nation?

Strategies for providing additional accommodation without drastically oversupplying

the market

Challenges for real estate investors: Regulation, risk and contracting models in a

reviving real estate sector



Inflationary pressures for the construction industry in a huge projects market

10:10 Morning Coffee & Networking

10:45 International Case Study: Basra Sports City

Designing & constructing the large scale Stadium and Sporting Complex in Iraq

Overview of the City: 65,000 Capacity Stadium, 10,000 capacity practice venue,

housing and training facilities

Update on the progress of the development: Challenges that have been met and

overcome, lessons learnt and expected completion schedule

The challenge of delivering the project in Iraq: Security concerns and how these have

translated into the design of the complex

Vision of the project: AFC Nations Cup & other uses for the city in the future of Iraq’s

development

Project Architect:

James R Calcara, Senior Principle, 360 Architects

George M Heinlein, Senior Principle, 360 Architects

Project Contractor:

Eng. Abdullah Al-Jiburi, Chairman, Anwar Soura General Contracting Company

11:30 The Big Debate, Day 2: Ensuring a legacy

Constructing sports venues that are flexible and multi-purpose: Strategies for

designing, constructing and developing sporting venues in the region that have a

lasting purpose and function

12:20 Material & equipment challenges for constructing large sports stadia in the Middle East

region

The logistical challenge: Identifying correct equipment and material amounts, transporting

and storing equipment on site effectively

The Qatar context: Where will the equipment and materials be coming from?

Challenges relating to false-work and formwork when crafting iconic stadiums

Examples of international best practice

13:00 Lunch & Networking

WATER & ENERGY STRATEGIES FOR LARGE SPORTING STRUCTURES

14:15 Water sustainability in large sports stadia projects

Ensuring the use of both potable & non-potable water in the facility

Managing and reducing water consumption in the cooling process

Water recycling systems that can be incorporated into large sports stadia projects:

Capturing water produced by dehumidification and recycling grey and black water for

other uses in the venue

14:50 Creating a sustainable energy system for a large sporting venue

Summarizing the potential capacity and demands that a large venue will present

during peak temperatures and humidity

Integrating both solar capacity and co-generation power into an overall energy

strategy

Creating an energy strategy that takes into account: Times of peak & low energy

demand, areas of the venue which require greater/less cooling, and the need for a

redundancy capability in the event of power failure



LEGAL & CONTRACTING GUIDANCE

15:25 Key legal considerations for projects involving the construction, development and

management of sports stadia in the Middle East

Essential legal guidance for the development and construction of sports stadia:

International examples of best practice

Facilities and stadium management contracting: Examples of past success in the

sporting sector and suggestions for how Qatar can approach this

16:00 Close

Post-Conference Seminar: Essential guidance for successfully doing business in Qatar: Legal, contracting & financial best practice Wednesday 18

th April 2012 | 10:00 – 15:00

Facilitated by: Jason Majid, Partner, Clyde & Co There is little doubt that Qatar’s burgeoning projects sector make it one of the most attractive markets in the Middle East region. The hosting of the 2022 World Cup will bring tremendous investment opportunities for international companies looking to move into the country. Though some of the work may be a few years away, the sheer volume of projects that will be up for bidding will be worth the wait Entering any new market requires careful planning and the right local contacts. It is essential for you to be up-to-date with Qatar’s latest private sector participation structures, compliance, local rules and practices if you intend to be involved with the future of the infrastructure project market. This seminar will provide you with detailed insight into legal requirements, procurement and development strategies, and advice into the challenges and potential pitfalls that business in Qatar can present. This is a valuable opportunity for anyone looking to enter the Qatar market, boost their presence or enhance their understanding of how the business sector in Qatar works. Topics included in the Seminar will be:

An overview of the current Qatar business economy – Where are the opportunities likely to be in the coming short to mid-term

Winning the bid – A guide to the key Qatari clients and what they are looking for

Acquiring the financing - developing financing strategies and available options specific to the unique marketplace which is Qatar

Compliance - Taxes, costing and auditing – understanding the systems in Qatar

Insurance - Insurance requirements and advice

Partners – What to look for, what questions to ask, how to engage with them

Regulations / legislations

Contracts – Risks to consider and the common pitfalls to avoid


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