A new smartphone app being developed for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is aiming to provide the smartest and most connected fan experience yet. Read more
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BAM International has completed the original scope contract for the Al Ain stadium mixed use development in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Read more
A British man who was died while working on the Khalifa Stadium project in Qatar, fell from a suspended catwalk platform. Read more
FIFA has officially endorsed the use of the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) for 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar venues at the Green Expo Forum in Doha. Read more
Authorities in Saudi Arabia have prevented a plot to bomb the Al-Jawhara stadium during a World Cup qualifying match. Read more
Construction work on Qatar’s Al Rayyan Stadium took another step forward this week with first concrete poured for the West stand five weeks ahead of schedule. Read more
Nearly 2,000 visitors flocked to the Stadia & Arena Asia Pacific 2016 conference and exhibition held last week in Yokohama, Japan. Read more
Japan’s top sports officials kicked off proceedings at the eagerly awaited Stadia & Arena Asia Pacific 2016 conference and exhibition which opened today in Yokohama. Read more
Four companies led by Cyprus-based contractor Joannou & Paraskevaides (J&P) are teaming up in the Main Contractor role to build the new Qatar Foundation Stadium, the 2022 FIFA World Cup™ organisers have revealed. Read more
The Atkins-designed Dubai Opera has opened with a sold out performance by Placido Domingo. Read more
Architect Perkins + Will has unveiled its design for the new Mohammed bin Rashid Stadium, which is set to be built in Al Aweer, Dubai.
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AEG Facilities has launched a new division to provide comprehensive management and planning services to sports and entertainment facilities worldwide. Read more
If you want to benefit from an invaluable opportunity to meet principals from the key sports architecture, design and engineering firms, and learn about the latest sports venue developments, not only across the APAC region but around the world, then you need to be at next month’s Stadia & Arena Asia Pacific 2016 event.
As progress continues on the site of Al Rayyan Stadium, eight floodlights of the deconstructed venue site have found a new use at the club’s newly-constructed training sites. With the environmental sustainability goal being a key part of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy’s (SC) programme from the beginning, the successful deconstruction of the old Al Rayyan Stadium and its surrounding site was completed in February 2015, with at least 90% of existing materials at Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium reused and recycled.
The ‘best ever’ Stadia & Arena Asia Pacific Preliminary Conference Program has been unveiled this week, with a stunning array of industry-elite speakers to share their invaluable insights during the 2.5 day event.
The PMY Group has unveiled a new management team that is looking to drive its growth in Australia and overseas, backed by market leading intellectual property.
Just over three years ago, senior members of LOCOG’s Venues and Infrastructure department of London 2012 established Trivandi, a consultancy that provides delivery and operational advice on venues and mega-events.
The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), after vigorous research and technical evaluation, has decided to install the next-generation subsurface aeration and vacuum-powered drainage system from SubAir (USA), at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, making it the first ever installation of SubAir Systems for Cricket Stadiums worldwide.
Calling all stadia, arenas and venue operators…
Export to Japan, in association with UKT&I/UKTI Tokyo, have launched a Global Sports Events report detailing Japan’s progress on the road to Tokyo 2020 and provides details on the latest updates on business opportunities for British companies in this sector.
This is the second Global Sports Event Webinar that UKT&I Tokyo and the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ) have hosted to date. NB: Only UKT&I and BCCJ members are allowed access to this webinar and the downloadable version of the report.
Since Export to Japan’s first webinar, Japan’s biggest achievements have included the completion of the venue planning and agreement of events with the IOC and the IPC.
The industry expert speakers introduce the Global Sports Event report on Tokyo 2020 and RWC 2019, which follows on from the previous report released last year.
They also discuss the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Olympics & Paralympics’ Action Plan, which will be soon available on Export to Japan.
About the Speaker
Tim Johnson, Head of Global Sporting Events and Strategic Trade at UKTI Japan hosts the guest speaker, Graham Davis, of the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan, who provides his expertise and discusses business opportunities for British companies as Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 draw ever closer.
Benefits of Watching
UK companies are eligible to receive an executive summary of the Global Sports Event report and TMG Action Plan via the webinar, and receive the latest updates on planning and progress.
They will also be able to learn about opportunities that might exist for UK companies in the supply chain, how the new National Sponsors could be involved in Tokyo 2020 and the ways in which this may be of interest to UK companies.
About the Report
Three major global sporting events are set to take place in Japan over the coming years. This report sets the scene for British companies who may be interested in becoming involved in the delivery of these events.
It also gives a detailed explanation of the major global sporting events that will be hosted in Japan over the next few years.
Topics covered include:
- Introduction
- Three Events
- 2020 Olympics background
- Timetable to the Olympics
- Insight into Business Opportunities for UK companies
- Tokyo 2020 – the view from LOCOG
- Rugby World Cup 2019 background
- Rugby World Cup 2019 – the organiser’s view
- About the BCCJ, their partners and contacts
Updates to this report will delve more deeply into top level areas of opportunities for British businesses.
About the BCCJ
The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan’s mission is to strengthen business ties between the UK and Japan, promote and support the business interests of all their members, and actively encourage new British business into the Japanese market, as well as Japanese investment into the UK.
The BCCJ works closely with the UKT&I Tokyo in order to achieve this goal.
For more information, go to: http://www.exporttojapan.co.uk/videos/recorded-webinar-global-sporting-events-highlights-and-opportunities-for-Tokyo-2020#sthash.Z84SBta5.dpuf
About Stadia & Arena Asia Pacific 2016
If Asia Pacific is a region you are interested in or is a region you are already working in and would like to secure more leads/clients/distributors etc., then you need to attend our annual Stadia & Arena Asia Pacific 2016 conference & exhibition – as mentioned during the above Global Sports Events Report’s webinar – which is being held at Japan’s Yokohama Arena from September 26-28.
Now in its 18th year, the event brings together the industry leaders from all aspects of sporting events and sports venues, from design & build, to management, operations and technology.
Some 50+ top industry professionals, from architects, engineers, sports venue owners/operators, LOC’s, government/council representatives and producers/suppliers, will share their insights over the 3-day event, during which you can network, learn, knowledge-share and do business.
Japan is the perfect choice for our 2016 event, with the Rugby World Cup 2019 taking place across 12 sites, 36 venues being currently proposed for the Tokyo Olympics 2020 and 19 confirmed for the Paralympics. This is all in addition to the country’s successful three-tier Soccer League, a well-established Baseball League, and a soon-to-be expanded Basketball League (with 15 arena projects already planned and many more proposed), making Stadia & Arena Asia Pacific 2016 too good of an opportunity to miss!
For further information, visit the event website at: www.saevents.uk.com
