THE FRESH BYTES
Qatar is taking steps to modernize its image and improve its tourism to become at par with its regional rival Dubai.
The government has spent on infrastructures like the metro, international airports, and road services.
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
Qatar has promised the carbon-neutral world cup as it is one of the top emitters of carbon-dioxide per capita.
Qatar has received economic gains of $17 billion for hosting the World Cup. Though, it was expected to be $20 billion.
Qatar has built eight stadiums for the tournament, on which $6.5 billion were spent. Some are made from scratch.
It has made 100 hotels and many service apartment towers. Players, guests, and officials booked 80% of the hotels.
The country has made three cruise ships to provide floating hotels and thousands of extra rooms.
Qatar has installed the 6,00 porta cabins in World Cup village, which it will donate to low-income countries post-event.