Beyond the World Cup: The al-Thumama Complex in Qatar and its new role in humanitarian assistance
When Qatar developed the al-Thumama Complex for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the primary goal was to provide comfortable accommodation for fans from around the world. Designed with a blend of functional elements and local architectural style, it reflected Qatar's commitment to building versatile infrastructure, though it was not without controversy and ongoing debates regarding the migrant worker deaths that occurred while the complex was being built. Yet, as the tournament ended and the global spotlight moved on, it was not foreseen that this residential complex would serve a completely different purpose, which it has now undertaken for more than a year.