RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, on the success of organizing the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
“We are pleased to send to Your Highness our sincere congratulations and best wishes for further achievements..” the statement said, carried by the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday.
A similar message was also sent by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.
“I am pleased to express to Your Highness my sincere congratulations and best wishes.”
Other Arab countries have also sent messages of congratulations to Qatar.
Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik sent a message to Sheikh Tamim in which he “lauded the efforts exerted by the government and people of Qatar in making this global football event a success.”
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan also sent a cable of congratulations to Sheikh Tamim, as well as Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, who also dispatched similar cable of congratulations to the Emir of Qatar.
The Kuwaiti Cabinet also issued a statement congratulating Sheikh Tamim and the people of Qatar on the “impressive” hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2022.
The Cabinet said they “appreciate the huge resources mobilized and the great efforts made by Qatar to ensure the success of this exemplary global sports event.”
