Football fans all over the world were surprised to hear that Qatar would be hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2022. This country on the Arabian Peninsula may be known for its opulence and modern architecture, but less for its history in the world of sport, particularly football.
However, with the help of a new book published by Nova Science Publishers and written and edited by Drs. Qoronfleh and Essa, Qataris aim to share just how this dynamic country will contribute to a spectacular footballing event.
Nova Science Publishers, Inc. is a publisher of science and technology books, encyclopedias, and other academic literature. Nova’s latest release is generating an unprecedented amount of interest.
A Tournament of Firsts
Nova Science Publishers reports that the book, made up of 26 chapters, has been described as the first of its kind, but this is apt, considering that the decision to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup in the Middle East is also an unprecedented decision.
Not only that, but the country’s intense summer heat means that playing in the months of June and July, as is usually the case for the World Cup Finals, has been considered impossible.
As a result, the tournament will occur from 18th November to 22nd December 2022, yet another ‘first’ that Qatar is providing. So, how does this new book aim to address the uniqueness of this event?
FIFA 2022: Qatar, The Legacy – Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Qataris are known for their hospitality, and in this book, the editors have discovered a way to introduce the country of Qatar and its sporting legacy to the world.
The book serves as a guide to the FIFA World Cup in 2022, and those who are travelling to Qatar to attend the tournament would do well to avail themselves of a copy to see just how Qatar has soared economically in recent years, so much so that it us now hosting football’s largest competition.
Why a Book, and Not an App?
Those who find themselves learning about this unique publication may ask themselves why Qatar, a country that prides itself on surging ahead with the latest technological advances, has chosen to print a book as opposed to creating an interactive app or some other ‘techy’ invention.
Nova Science Publishers explains that the Ministry of Culture has made it a goal to encourage more people to read, and in recent years they have made a concerted effort to ensure literacy rates among the nation have increased.
The literacy rate of Qatar has increased by 10% in the 20 years from 1999 to 2019, and now with a rate of nearly 94%, the country ranks the highest in literacy among all Arab nations. This is testament to just how modern and competitive the country has become.
By publishing this book, Qataris are demonstrating just how equipped they are to compete on the world stage in an abundance of areas, including sport, commerce, and skillset. Qatar is also becoming increasingly proud of its achievements in women’s sports, as Chapter 4 of the book details.
FIFA 2022: Qatar, the Legacy is an example of how Qatar is not only proud of how far it’s come in recent years, but it’s a country that’s looking to the future as a force to be reckoned with, and not just when it comes to football.
Sports psychology, crowd management, assistive technology and sustainable sports stadiums are also topics covered in this publication, clearly showing that Qatar has its finger on the sporting pulse.
The goal of the editors was for this book to be both not only informative, but insightful. Not only an advertisement for Qatar, but a holistic representation of a country that is in love with sport and now feels it can compete on the international stage.
Millions of soccer fans will visit Qatar in late 2022 for the FIFA World Cup Finals. This means that for a country of barely 3 million, such a huge number of visitors will mean an unprecedented event for this small but impressive country.
And for those in possession of FIFA 2022: Qatar, a Legacy, the experience will be one they will be able to look back on time and again, with the help of this impressive and fascinating companion.
