KUWAIT CITY, Jan 7: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received members of the Supreme Organizing Committee for the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup at Bayan Palace on Tuesday morning. The meeting was attended by 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, Minister of Defense, and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah.

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 for the Arabian Gulf Cup, and Sheikh Ahmad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, President of the Kuwait Football Association and Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Committee. Also present were members of the Supreme Committee and heads of the working and organizing committees for the tournament.

During the meeting, His Highness the Amir delivered a speech in which he expressed his gratitude and appreciation 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, who demonstrated their hospitality and commitment, highlighting that their contributions played a crucial role in the tournament's success.

The Amir emphasized the importance of cooperation between the people and officials, noting that it was this unity that helped produce an event that reflects Kuwait’s readiness and ability to host international tournaments. He also acknowledged the tireless efforts of His Highness the Prime Minister, the concerned ministers, officials, and volunteers, especially the Supreme Organizing Committee, in ensuring the successful execution of the tournament.

His Highness the Amir further appreciated the participating teams and congratulated the Kingdom of Bahrain on the victory of its national football team in the tournament. He reiterated Kuwait’s continued support for its development, particularly in the field of sports, and expressed the country’s aspirations to host the Asian Football Cup in the near future.

Concluding his speech, His Highness the Amir expressed his desire for Kuwait’s continued progress and excellence, urging the people of Kuwait to maintain their collective efforts to elevate the nation’s status in all fields.

Following the Amir’s speech, His Excellency Abdulrahman Badah Al-Mutairi, Minister of Information and Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee, also addressed the gathering. He thanked His Highness the Amir for his unwavering support, emphasizing that His Highness’s patronage of the event reflected his vision for promoting brotherhood and unity among the Gulf countries.

Al-Mutairi highlighted that the Amir’s involvement and encouragement inspired the success of the tournament, marking it as a significant milestone in Gulf sports. He expressed gratitude on behalf of the committee members for the Amir’s leadership and continued patronage, which made the event a standout achievement in the history of the Gulf Cup.

The meeting was attended by senior officials from various sectors, and His Excellency Al-Mutairi closed his speech by wishing continued success to the Amir and the people of Kuwait.