35 More Gates Installed at Nine Doha Metro Stations for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

By A Robin - November 08, 2022

Doha Metro

Thirty-five additional gates have been installed in nine Doha Metro stations connecting the World Cup stadiums

"As part of Qatar Rail’s preparations for Qatar 2022, 35 additional gates have been installed in nine Doha Metro stations connected to the stadiums and fan entertainment areas, to meet the expected turnout and facilitate the movement of fans inside stations," Qatar Rail said in a tweet on Tuesday.

Hayya Card holders will be able to use Doha Metro for free from November 10 until December 23. Qatar Rail has also announced the extension of Doha Metro working hours during the World Cup. It will run from 6 am to 3 am on weekdays and from 9 am to 3 am on Fridays.

Qatar will host the FIFA World Cup 2022 from November 20 to December 18 and is expected to see 1.3 million people visiting for the spectacle.