On Tuesday morning, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah welcomed members of the Supreme Organizing Committee for the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup at Bayan Palace. The meeting was attended by senior officials including His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and First Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah.

Key Attendees

Among the attendees were His Excellency Abdulrahman Badah Al-Mutairi, the Minister of Information, Culture, and State Minister for Youth Affairs, who is also the Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee, and Sheikh Ahmad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, President of the Kuwait Football Association. The meeting also included heads of the working and organizing committees for the tournament.

Speech by His Highness the Amir

During the meeting, His Highness the Amir delivered a speech expressing his gratitude for the successful hosting of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup, which filled the hearts of Kuwaitis with joy. He praised the efforts of the Kuwaiti people and emphasized the importance of unity and cooperation between the people and officials in ensuring the event's success.

Highlighting the Efforts of the Organizing Committee

His Highness the Amir acknowledged the tireless efforts of His Highness the Prime Minister, concerned ministers, officials, and volunteers, especially the Supreme Organizing Committee, in ensuring the smooth execution of the tournament.

Support for Sports Development and Future Aspirations

His Highness the Amir congratulated Bahrain on its victory in the tournament and reiterated Kuwait’s continued support for sports development. He expressed hopes for Kuwait to host the Asian Football Cup in the near future.

Minister of Information's Remarks

Following the Amir’s speech, His Excellency Abdulrahman Badah Al-Mutairi, Minister of Information and Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee, addressed the gathering. He thanked His Highness the Amir for his patronage and emphasized how the Amir’s vision for promoting unity among Gulf countries led to the success of the event.