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The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be exceptional is an Arab promise, His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said on Friday when the world got a glimpse of what is in store a few months down the line.
In dazzling event, Qatar’s the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) hosted the final draw of the World Cup on Friday night, when the official mascot of the tournament "Laeeb" was also inaugurated.
HH the Amir attended the FIFA spectacular event, along with HH the Personal Representative of HH the Amir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani and several dignitaries, in addition to heads of diplomatic missions.
The ceremony was also attended by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, FIFA Council members, senior sports officials and guests of the ceremony.
On this occasion, HH the Amir delivered the following speech:
Full text:
In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, Mr. Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, Honourable Audience, I welcome you all on the occasion marking the final draw for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
This tournament will be the first major event that unites the world in the aftermath of the pandemic that has taken its toll on the world for more than two years.
I feel proud and happy from now until the moment the world will see that we in Qatar will present an exceptional World Cup in the Arab world, as we had promised.
As a fan and sportsman, I am looking forward to enjoy with all of you this great event and its special atmospheres, since we are aware that the impact of such sports events is not confined only to fun, but rather goes beyond that to a lofty and higher stages that lead us to rapprochement and mutual acquaintance between the peoples of the world.
I wish you all the success and the best of luck to the teams that qualified for the World Cup.
May peace, mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you.
The ceremony also included a speech by HE FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Later, on Twitter, the Amir said, "Today, I was pleased to attend the final draw ceremony for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and on this occasion I congratulate the qualified teams who are waiting for the Arab promise to organize an exceptional tournament that deepens communication between the Arabs and the world. And welcome to Dohat Al Arab."
Doha
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be exceptional is an Arab promise, His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said on Friday when the world got a glimpse of what is in store a few months down the line.
In dazzling event, Qatar’s the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) hosted the final draw of the World Cup on Friday night, when the official mascot of the tournament "Laeeb" was also inaugurated.
HH the Amir attended the FIFA spectacular event, along with HH the Personal Representative of HH the Amir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani and several dignitaries, in addition to heads of diplomatic missions.
The ceremony was also attended by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, FIFA Council members, senior sports officials and guests of the ceremony.
On this occasion, HH the Amir delivered the following speech:
Full text:
In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, Mr. Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, Honourable Audience, I welcome you all on the occasion marking the final draw for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
This tournament will be the first major event that unites the world in the aftermath of the pandemic that has taken its toll on the world for more than two years.
I feel proud and happy from now until the moment the world will see that we in Qatar will present an exceptional World Cup in the Arab world, as we had promised.
As a fan and sportsman, I am looking forward to enjoy with all of you this great event and its special atmospheres, since we are aware that the impact of such sports events is not confined only to fun, but rather goes beyond that to a lofty and higher stages that lead us to rapprochement and mutual acquaintance between the peoples of the world.
I wish you all the success and the best of luck to the teams that qualified for the World Cup.
May peace, mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you.
The ceremony also included a speech by HE FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Later, on Twitter, the Amir said, "Today, I was pleased to attend the final draw ceremony for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and on this occasion I congratulate the qualified teams who are waiting for the Arab promise to organize an exceptional tournament that deepens communication between the Arabs and the world. And welcome to Dohat Al Arab."
