The plan provides a blueprint for a new city to host international teams and events during Qatar’s 2022 FIFA World Cup games. Strategically positioned near the new rail link to Bahrain, the modern Al Shamal city will act as an international gateway and cultural center for Qatar. HOK’s FIFA Al Shamal City Competition A World Cup City Emerges in Qatarmaster plan creates a self-sustaining city with interconnected “urban islands” and integrated sustainable systems. With a wide range of open spaces, the master plan provides multiple areas for people to relax, reflect, gather and play. The city’s entire energy supply will be produced by a combination of solar and wind technologies as well as waste-to- energy facilities. The compact city center combines offices with mixed-use developments, in

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