Qatar 2022/ UNESCO's Arab Group Praises Qatar's Efforts to Host World Cup and Denounces Misleading Media Campaigns

Paris, November 09 (QNA) - The Arab Group at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) issued a statement during its regular ambassadorial level meeting which was held today, congratulated the State of Qatar on hosting the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. At the same time, it commended the developments and work exerted by the Qatari government for the successful hosting of this tournament, which reflects the extent of efforts exerted in this regard, taking into account the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. The group stressed that, hosting of the most prominent sporting event in the State of Qatar, is a gain for each of the countries in the region in various sports and cultural aspects. The Arab Group draw the attention to the importance of the role of organizing the World Cup in the Arab region for its positive impact on the region in the UNESCO's competence fields, especially in promoting the goals of development and youth, as the UNESCO is the United Nations competent organization in the field of sports at the international level. The group expressed its condemnation of the misleading media statements and systematic campaigns that targeting the State of Qatar, stressing its support to Qatar in its efforts to confront these campaigns. Furthermore, the Arab Group praised in its statement, the role of the State of Qatar in the preparation for the World Cup, which will achieve the goal of delivering a clear and positive message about the State of Qatar and the Arab countries in countering the malicious disinformation campaigns. The Group explained that the hosting of the State of Qatar to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, is considered a historic merit for the Arab region, as this historic event has never been hosted in the region before. (QNA)