Fireworks erupt during the closing ceremony of the Khaleeji Zain 26.

KUWAIT CITY, Jan 4, (KUNA): His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent some cables of thanks on Saturday to mark the end of the Arabian Football Cup, Khaleeji Zain 26, hosted by Kuwait from December 21 until January 4.

The cable was sent to His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Chief of Kuwait National Guard Sheikh Mubarak Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, Minister of Information and Culture, and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi as well as some ministers and officials.

In the cables, His Highness the Amir expressed great thanks and appreciation to all ministries and governmental bodies for their efforts made in preparing this tourney in a manner that has contributed to the success of the event.

His Highness the Amir also appreciated the audience's interaction which made all happy.

His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled al-Hamad Al-Sabah on Saturday addressed cables of gratitude to His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, his Cabinet members and other senior officials on the conclusion of the Arabian Gulf Cup (Khaleeji Zain 26) held between December 21 and January 4.

His Highness the Crown Prince expressed deep gratitude to the Chief of the National Guard Sheikh Mubarak Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Chairperson of the Kuwaiti Football Association Sheikh Hamad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah.

The cable was also addressed to the First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, Minister of Information and Culture, and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi as well as other ministers and officials.

However, he expressed deep thanks and appreciation to all ministries and government departments for organizing the championship, lauding the great interaction of the fans who created a joyful atmosphere during the matches.