Mohammad congratulates Qatar on hosting World Cup
HOSTS KICK OFF SHOWPIECE AGAINST ECUADOR ON NOVEMBER 20
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has lauded Qatar’s hosting of the Fifa Club World Cup 2022 and congratulated the country’s Emir, Shaikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, on the major global achievement.
The Vice-President took to his twitter account to urge the Arab countries and people to support the success of the World Cup Qatar 2022. “Qatar’s hosting of the World Cup is a Qatari achievement and a pride to the GCC nations, as well as a historical milestone for all Arabs. We congratulate the Emir and people of Qatar on this global achievement,” Shaikh Mohammad said in a tweet.
“All the nations and people of the region are concerned with supporting the success of this major global event in our region. Our wishes for continuous GCC and Arab successes,” the Vice-President added.
This is the first time that a World Cup is being held in the Arab world. Hosts Qatar kick off the showpiece against Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium on November 20. Eight stadiums are hosting the 64 matches with the final at Lusail Stadium bringing the curtains down on the showpiece on December 18. Four Arab teams are among the 32 to vie for top honours.