The Higher Authority for Hosting the 2034 World Cup is the body responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the activities related to hosting the 2034 World Cup in coordination with the relevant authorities. It ensures the alignment of these activities with national strategies, enhances financial planning, and applies best global practices at all levels related to the hosting process.
It was announced by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on December 11, 2024, following the announcement by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia won the bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
Board of Directors of the Higher Authority for Hosting the 2034 World Cup
The Board of Directors of the Higher Authority for Hosting the 2034 World Cup is chaired by the Crown Prince and includes the following members: Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki, Minister of Sport; Prince Abdulaziz Bin Saud, Minister of Interior; Prince Badr Bin Abdullah, Minister of Culture; Mohammed Al al-Sheikh, Minister of State and Member of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs; Majid al-Hogail, Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing; Mohammed al-Jadaan, Minister of Finance; Abdullah al-Sawahah, Minister of Communications and Information Technology; Ahmed al-Rajhi, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development; Saleh al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistics Services; Ahmed al-Khatib, Minister of Tourism; Fahad al-Jalajel, Minister of Health; Ibrahim al-Sultan, Minister of State and Chairman of the Development Bodies Support Center; Turki Al al-Sheikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority; Yasir al-Rumayyan, Governor of the Public Investment Fund; Fahd Tunis, Advisor at the Royal Court; Abdulaziz Tarabzoni, Advisor at the Royal Court; and Yasser al-Mishal, Chairman of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation.
Goals of the establishment of the Higher Authority for Hosting the 2034 World Cup
The establishment of the Higher Authority for Hosting the 2034 World Cup aims to present the Kingdom with an exceptional edition of the FIFA World Cup, as the first country in history to host this event with forty-eight teams from all continents. It seeks to enhance the transformation of Saudi sports and improve the "quality of life," which is one of the key programs of Saudi Vision 2030. This will position the Kingdom as a competitive global destination for hosting major international sports events, while also highlighting its economic, investment, and tourism potential, in addition to its cultural and entertainment offerings. Millions of visitors to the Kingdom will have the opportunity to explore its rich cultural and historical heritage, as well as the deep cultural assets that distinguish it.
The authority also aims to ensure that the Kingdom is fully prepared to host the 2034 World Cup according to high standards and best practices. It seeks to provide positive experiences for the teams and fans through the infrastructure, facilities, and services related to the event. Additionally, the authority focuses on ensuring the sustainability of the projects and maintaining environmental considerations throughout the hosting process.
Among the authority's roles are overseeing the planning and implementation of the hosting activities, enhancing comprehensive financial planning for all hosting-related tasks, monitoring the execution of plans for initiatives and projects linked to the event, maximizing the legacy and economic impact, and making use of the infrastructure, facilities, and human capital. The committee also aims to apply sustainability standards concerning the hosting activities.
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