The Qatar Football Stadium Syria project has officially completed all civil construction works in northern Syria. Humanitarian organization Qatar Charity directed the sports complex development, locating the venue within the Zoghra camp across the Aleppo countryside.
This specialized recreational facility complements major national reconstruction negotiations across the country, such as the Syria Oil Refinery Project: Country in Talks for $8B Facility, which aims to rebuild vital energy and industrial processing capacity.
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Local stakeholders structured the stadium initiative to provide a safe, active environment for displaced children, youth, and regional athletic organizations.
Adnan Al Essa, Director of the Youth and Sports Office, confirmed that regional sports communities delivered overwhelmingly positive feedback. Nearby residential zones surrounding Zoghra camp welcomed the completed field, recognizing athletics as a principal social outlet.
Hassan Al-Abed, Field Coordinator for Qatar Charity Projects, highlighted that the artificial turf complex serves dual functions by hosting organized athletic tournaments and providing a secure community gathering venue.
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Qatar’s Football Stadium In Northern Syria’s Overall Goal
While commenting on Qatar’s Football Stadium In Northern Syria, an official said that it targets to develop the sports and social skills of its players. The Director of the Emergency and Relief Department at Qatar Charity also said that its design will encourage improvement in the psychological and physical conditions of the youth group. This in turn, Khaled Al Yafei stated, will lead to the youth becoming pioneers and active contributors to society. On the other hand, the Director of Zoghara camp said that it spans the camp’s perimeter of more than 25 kilometers. Thus, the development offers a spacious avenue for the youth’s energies to be redirected.
In attendance at the stadium’s inauguration were representatives from the Turkish Disaster Relief Agency. In addition to representatives from the local council of the city of Azaz. At the inauguration, the field coordinator of Qatar Charity Projects noted the football field, in particular, serves two major purposes. Alongside, sporting activities, Hassan Al-Abed also said it is also a dedicated meeting place for the youth and community.
Strategic Civil Partnerships and Facility Design
Representatives from the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) attended the official stadium inauguration ceremony alongside leaders from the local council of Azaz. During the event, project leaders highlighted the dual-purpose architectural strategy behind the sports venue.
- Multi-Use Community Hub: Hassan Al-Abed, Field Coordinator for Qatar Charity Projects, noted that the facility serves both competitive sports matches and essential community gatherings.
- High-Durability Field Surface: Construction crews installed high-grade synthetic turf capable of withstanding heavy daily use and seasonal weather variations.
- Integrated Safety Enclosures: Contractor teams built secure perimeter fencing and drainage systems to ensure player safety and uninterrupted operations.
Civil contractors designed the playing surface to accommodate multiple local clubs, youth academies, and camp-wide tournaments. The inauguration marks a major milestone in humanitarian civil infrastructure, establishing permanent community assets within displacement camps across northern Syria.
Project Fact Sheet
Name: Zoghra Camp Football Stadium & Youth Sports Complex.
Type: Civil Sports Infrastructure & Humanitarian Recreational Facility.
Location: Zoghra Displacement Camp, Aleppo Countryside, Northern Syria.
Total investment: Confidential (Directly Funded via Qatar Charity Humanitarian Infrastructure Program).
Developer: Qatar Charity.
Coordinating Authorities: Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) & Azaz City Local Council.
Status: Construction Officially Completed & Fully Operational.
Construction employment: Created over 120 local civil, grading, turf installation, and fencing jobs during buildout.
Permanent employment: Supports direct groundskeeper, sports coordination, and community facility management roles.
Timelines and production targets: Construction initiated in 2022; field completion and formal inauguration ceremony completed in August 2023.
Technology integration: High-Durability Synthetic Turf Pitch, Perimetric Fencing Systems, LED Floodlighting, Integrated Sub-Base Drainage.
Raw material supply: Crushed stone sub-base, artificial turf rolls, rubber infill, tubular steel fencing, and sports equipment hardware.
Economic impact: Delivers critical recreational infrastructure, supports youth physical wellness, and fosters community stability across displaced camps.
Key infrastructure needs: 11-a-side Synthetic Turf Pitch, Perimeter Fencing Enclosure, Spectator Seating Areas, Drainage Swales, Player Changing Rooms.
Delivery risks: Cross-border material transit constraints, regional security fluctuations, seasonal weather delays during grading.
Primary target markets: Displaced Youth in Zoghra Camp, Local Amateur Football Clubs, Regional Aleppo Sports Leagues.
Project Team
Developer & Main Sponsor: Qatar Charity
Local Coordinating Authority: Youth and Sports Office (Azaz District) & Azaz City Local Council
Disaster Relief & Logistics Partner: Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD)
Key Executive Leadership: Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari (Chief Executive Officer, Qatar Charity), Adnan Al Essa (Director, Youth and Sports Office), Hassan Al-Abed (Field Coordinator, Qatar Charity Projects)
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