The leadership congratulates the Emir of Qatar on the successful organization of the 2025 Arab Cup
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, sent a congratulatory cable to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, on the occasion of his country's outstanding success in organizing the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025. In his cable, the King expressed his delight at this great sporting achievement, saying: “On the occasion of the State of Qatar’s success in organizing the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, we are pleased to extend to Your Highness our sincerest congratulations and best wishes for further achievements, and for the brotherly people of the State of Qatar continued progress and prosperity.”.
Telegram from His Highness the Crown Prince
In the same vein, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a similar congratulatory cable to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar. His Royal Highness expressed his pride and delight in this success, which adds to the record of achievements of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, saying: “On the occasion of the State of Qatar’s successful hosting of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, I am pleased to extend to Your Highness my sincerest congratulations and best wishes for further progress and success for your brotherly people and country.”.
The depth of Saudi-Qatari relations
This gracious message of congratulations from the Saudi leadership underscores the deep-rooted fraternal ties between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Qatar, ties based on a long history of shared cultural and social values and a common destiny. These messages reflect the Kingdom's leadership's keenness to share in the joys and achievements of its brothers in Qatar and to support all efforts that enhance the standing of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries on both the regional and international stages.
Qatar and its leadership in sports organization
Qatar’s success in organizing the 2025 Arab Cup is a continuation of the excellence that Doha has begun in hosting major sporting events, the most prominent of which was the historic and exceptional success in organizing the 2022 World Cup. The State of Qatar has once again proven its high ability to provide world-class infrastructure, advanced stadiums, and precise logistical organization, which has made this tournament the focus of the world’s attention and enhanced the status of Arab sports.
The importance of the event and its regional impact
The success of this tournament extends beyond the purely sporting realm, encompassing significant cultural and social dimensions. Such events contribute to strengthening ties between Arab nations and fostering unity. Furthermore, the continued hosting of international and continental championships by Gulf states reflects the comprehensive development the region is witnessing and underscores its transformation into a preferred global destination for sports and tourism. This serves the ambitious development visions of the region's countries and bolsters their diversified economies.
