Search ARN News Centre

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed: Qatar World Cup a milestone for Arabs

Thursday, 17 November 2022 19:01

By ARN News Staff

File picture

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has hailed Qatar's hosting of the FIFA World Cup.

He said it's a "historic milestone for all Arabs" and a matter of pride for the Gulf region.

Sheikh Mohammed congratulated the Emir of Qatar and the people of the country, and conveyed his best wishes for the success of the tournament.

It will be the first FIFA World Cup to be played in the Middle East.

Hosts Qatar will face Ecuador on Sunday in the opening match of the 32-team tournament.

Share

More from UAE

  • FTA applies AED 2.9bln VAT refund for 35,000 UAE Nationals

    The FTA announced that the cumulative total of approved applications by UAE nationals who received VAT-refunds for the expenses they have incurred for the construction of their newly built residences reached 34,900 applications valued at AED 2.9 billion.

  • UAE President receives Ras Al Khaimah ruler

    President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has welcomed His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi.

  • UAE condemns targeting of Saudi Hospital in Sudan

    The United Arab Emirates has condemned the targeting of the Saudi hospital in El Fasher in western Sudan, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries to innocent people, denouncing it as a blatant violation of international humanitarian law.

  • UAE leaders congratulate Indian President on Republic Day

    President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Droupadi Murmu of India on the occasion of her country's Republic Day.

Latest Local News

News

Quick Links

Get the app

  • Available on the App Store
  • Available on Google Play

© 2025 ARN and Aiir. All Rights Reserved.