The Organising Committee has set the following goals:

• To reflect Qatar’s organising abilities in a unique and innovative way.
• To showcase Qatar to the world through existing and emerging technologies.
• To identify Qatar as a highly desired tourist destination.
• To create a strongly themed spectrum of presenting the sports, cultural, educational, recreational and business activities.
• To actively engage the communities to generate and sustain national pride and understanding.
• To enhance the image of the youth on a worldwide basis.
• To actively promote the practice of school sport.