Upholding Universal Values: Civilizational Values During Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup: A Documentary Study [التمسّك بالقيم الإنسانية العالمية: القيم الحضارية خلال كأس العالم قطر 2022: دراسة توثيقية]

Abstract

Re-articulation of the Arab-Islamic identity and its civilizational values particularly in relation to human rights, peaceful coexistence, acceptance of the other, the role of women, and cultural identity emerged as one of the most significant outcomes of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. These outcomes merit documentation and rigorous analysis. Background and values constitute the vital link between civilisation and culture, and the bridge that unites scientific advancement with civilizational development. This study aimed to trace and examine the civilizational values manifested during the 2022 World Cup, which served as an instrument of soft power for the State of Qatar, reinforcing its growing presence on both regional and global stages. Additionally, the research documented this global event by shedding light on critical dimensions that may have escaped the attention of some spectators, and which will be invaluable for future generations who were not fortunate enough to witness the event firsthand. The study setting endeavoured to elucidate the Arab-Islamic identity. This identity emerged powerfully in an era where discourses predicting civilisational conflict and the decline of certain cultures under the dominance of Western hegemony grew increasingly pronounced. The methodology adopted in this study is both descriptive-analytical and documentary in nature. The findings and recommendations underscore, among other results, the demonstrable capacity of the State of Qatar in fostering peaceful coexistence among diverse populations regardless of differences of culture so long as knowledge is exchanged, mutual benefit is shared, and civilisational values prevail in governing interactions. This harmonised dynamic supports peace and rejects conflict and warfare. Such conclusions deserve to be communicated as they constitute a foundational lesson potentially serving as a launchpad for a renewed modern civilisational renaissance. The study recommended further ventures in documentary research that preserve the achievements of vibrant nations and safeguard civilizational values in the service of humanity.