2022 World Cup fans can be housed in Bedouin-style desert camps March 21, 2016 - 18:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Supporters at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be housed in traditional Bedouin-style desert camps. Some of the 500,000 fans expected in the Gulf nation might be accommodated under canvas near stadiums, BBC Sport reports. "At the heart of this World Cup is a commitment to showcase hospitality and friendship of the Middle East," said a spokesman. "As a result, we are actively researching the concept of supporters sleeping under the stars." Bedouin campsites are inspired by the homes of tribes that have historically lived in the Arabian and Syrian deserts. The tournament has already been moved from its traditional June-July slot to December over concerns about high temperatures.  Top stories Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesTurkey replacing term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks The Turkish Ministry of Education is replacing the term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks.Armenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats. |
