Al Khor – Italy won its first match of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The Salini Impregilo Group signed a contract for the construction of the Al Bayt Al Khor stadium in Qatar, about 50 km north of the capital, Doha. The contract is worth €770 million, of which about €716 million for construction and over €53 million for operation and maintenance. Salini Impregilo, in consortium with Galfar and Cimolai, beat nearly a dozen competitors, including companies from France, Austria, India and Asia, in an international competition that lasted several months before arriving at the short list and the final choice. (9Colonne)