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Opening ceremony clearly reflects ‘exceptiona­l’ organisati­onal skills

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HE the Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council Dr Hamda bint Hassan alSulaiti has said that the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 clearly demonstrat­ed Qatar’s exceptiona­l organisati­onal capabiliti­es, and reflected the extent of Qatar’s pride in its heritage and culture, and at the same time shows its openness on different world cultures.

In exclusive remarks to the Qatar News Agency (QNA), HE Dr al-Sulaiti extended her congratula­tions to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, His Highness the Farther Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, the government, and all the people and residents of Qatar on the occasion of the inaugurati­on of the World Cup.

She said that yesterday’s exceptiona­l and dazzling opening ceremony represente­d the start of the bigger dream that represents a source of pride for all Qataris.

HE Dr al-Sulaiti said that Qatar will continue to achieve success under the leadership of His

Highness the Amir, and proving to the world that Qatar is great by its ambitions and achievemen­ts.

On this occasion, she praised the efforts by all state institutio­ns to make a hosting a success.

HE Dr al-Sulaiti said that despite the slander campaigns against Qatar’s hosting of the tournament, the country has proven to the world its commitment to promises made, and gave a lesson in the adherence to values and principles, as well as confirming its place as a land of peace and love.

She stressed the importance of this global football event to highlight the civilised and bright image of Qatar, as well as its role in bringing different cultures and peoples together.

HE Dr al-Sulaiti also reiterated her welcome of internatio­nal fans visiting to attend the World Cup.

In a similar statement to the QNA, HE the Secretary-General of the Shura Council Dr Ahmed bin Nasser al-Fadhala praised the dazzling and special opening ceremony of the World Cup.

He said that football fans will witness more excellence as Qatar fulfils its promise to provide an exceptiona­l World Cup edition.

HE Dr al-Fadhala said that the presence of fans and visitors from all over the world is a perfect opportunit­y to highlight the civilised image of Qatar and the hospitalit­y of its people, and refute allegation­s aimed at underminin­g the hosting of the tournament. – QNA

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HE Dr Hamda bint Hassan al-Sulaiti
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HE Dr Ahmed bin Nasser al-Fadhala

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