Indian engineering and construction giant, Larsen & Toubro, has won the country's first contract to build a venue for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, organisers announced on Monday.
Along with local contractor, Al Balagh, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) will build Al-Rayyan Stadium, a 40,000-seater venue to the west of the capital Doha, Qatar's Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy announced.
The announcement comes a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up a two-day trip to Qatar, and after the two governments signed seven agreements covering areas including investment.
Jens Huckfeldt, L&T's chief executive in Qatar, said securing the multi-million dollar contract was "a matter of intense pride for us".
Al-Rayyan will be used for matches up to the quarter-finals stage in 2022.
Qatar is spending as much as USD10 billion on World Cup stadium construction, Hassan al-Thawadi, head of the Supreme Committee, said last month.
Organisers have estimated the total cost of hosting the tournament at USD30 billion.
Indian Firm to Build Venue For 2022 World Cup in Qatar
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Larsen and Toubro along with local contractor Al Balagh, will build Al-Rayyan Stadium, a 40,000-seater venue to the west of the capital Doha
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Larsen & Toubro won contract to build a venue for 2022 World Cup in Qatar
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L&T will build Al Rayyan Stadium along with a local contractor
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Qatar is spending USD 10 billion on World Cup stadium construction