Doha 2006 Asian Games

Project Overview

The 2006 Asian Games in Doha brought together over 10,000 athletes from 44 nations, competing in 33 sports across more than 60 venues. The event’s successful delivery involved around 2,000 staff and 20,000 volunteers, coordinated by the Doha Asian Games Organising Committee (DAGOC), which oversaw all Games services—including security, transport, accommodation, IT, catering, media, and event operations—alongside venue and infrastructure delivery.

GHD Global, engaged by DAGOC, developed the strategic plan defining the Games’ scope, timelines, and delivery structure, as well as the master plan for venues, city sites, and supporting infrastructure. The team also provided organisational advice and led an interactive handover process to equip DAGOC’s directors and program managers with the tools and structure needed to deliver their responsibilities effectively.

TBH’s Role

• Developing the overall programme for the Games, aligning critical milestones and delivery priorities.
• Providing strategic advice on the timing and sequencing of key issues, resource ramp-up, and organisational transition from programme-based to venue-based management.
• Drafting key sections of the strategic plan related to planning and organisational development.
• Integrating inputs from multiple GHD sub-consultants into coherent strategic plan documents.
• Providing editorial support and quality review of strategic and progress reports.
• Managing the production of several formal DAGOC progress reports to stakeholders.

Value Created

TBH’s input gave DAGOC a clear and achievable delivery roadmap, aligning resources and organisational structure with the event’s complex requirements. The integrated programme and strategic advice improved delivery certainty and mitigated critical risks. Progress reporting and quality assurance enhanced stakeholder confidence and ensured transparency throughout preparation.