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Event Companion Application

The key digital interface for event delivery and fan experience, including tools for event information, ticketing, player engagement and stadium experience, while also offering a single unified payment solution across the full event lifecycle

Key Benefits

Increase user satisfaction

through centralizing all event information and pushing relevant notifications

Grow legacy

by creating ongoing engagement with fans and using same technology infrastructure across events

Increase event revenues

by using a unique payment method inside the event

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Rashed
Student & Amateur Football Player
Rashed

Age

14

Status

Single

Country

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About Rashed

Student & Amateur Football Player

Income Level
30%
Tech Knowledge
90%
Logistics
Sports
Salem
Retail Business Owner
Salem

Age

42

Status

Country

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About Salem

Being born and raised in Qatar, Salem is now in his 40’s and the thing he cares about the most is his family. His wife, son, daughter, father and mother all reside in the same household. While maintaining a busy work life, Salem needs to make sure he finds time to cater to his family’s needs, making sure each member of his family is happy and well. Salem makes an effort to spend quality time with his family, usually by attending local events and visiting local attractions. He feels responsible for the well-being of his family.

Income Level
90%
Tech Knowledge
50%
Sultan
Master Student
Sultan

Age

24

Status

Country

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About Sultan

Sultan is an ambitious student pursuing his masters degree in Qatar university. He likes to lead an active life, volunteering and attending events. However, Sultan finds moving around the city inconvenient and feels confined to the family driver and his availability. He would like to feel more independent in his mobility and day to day activities and to be able to practice for his national athletics competitions.

Income Level
50%
Tech Knowledge
90%
Sports
Sport Fan
University Students
Sport Fan

Age

22

Status

Country

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About Sport Fan

A group of 4 friends (Andrea, Valentina, Elena and Laura) have long waited for this moment to come. Their national team has qualified for the World Cup 2022 in Qatar and they have decided to watch the games live. They would like to explore Qatar, and immerse themselves in the local culture and activities.

Income Level
40%
Tech Knowledge
90%
Sports
Jordi
Professional Football Player
Jordi

Age

27

Status

Single

Country

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About Jordi

Having spent nearly a decade as a professional footballer, Jordi is probably at the peak of is career, playing for one of the top clubs in the world. Unfortunately, he’s just had an injury that will restrict him from playing for a while.

Income Level
90%
Tech Knowledge
90%

User Journey

1
A football fan is travelling from Italy to Qatar to watch the World Cup with his friends He downloads the official companion app and inputs his preferences
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Potential Service Features

  • Link to Transportation
  • Link to Museums and Touristic Locations
  • Content Infotainment
  • Link to Social Media
  • Profile tailored promotions
  • Geo-push notifications
  • Payment management
  • Link to Support Systems

Implementation Analysis

IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE

ShortMediumLong

TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIAL VIABILITY

Currently ViableViable in Short TermViable in Long Term

REGULATORY CONDUCIVENESS

FavorableChallengingComplex

INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS

SmallMediumLarge

Key Implementation Considerations

1

High competence in data integrations UI/UX, and in enabling NFC tags/systems

2

Research and concept detailing phases to identify existing APIs that can be built on, entities with useful data, enablers for smart service development, and a comprehensive PoC to validate technology

3

To be developed for all sports events in Qatar (i.e., world-cup and recognized major one-off sports events)

4

User experience and data integration testing to ensure rapid adoption, while monitoring the time spent on application to complete the fan journey from research to booking

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