Qatari Newspapers Editorials

Doha, November 15 (QNA) - In their editorials Tuesday, Qatari newspapers highlighted HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's visit to the main command center of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 to be briefed on the preparations and measures taken for the global sporting event. The newspapers also underlined the accelerating achievements in the State of Qatar a few days before the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, an indication of the country's full readiness to be a unique global sports and tourism destination during the World Cup and beyond. Al-Watan newspaper affirmed that HH the Amir's visit to the main command center of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at the Doha Exhibition Centre in Al Gassar area on Monday morning, reflects the full readiness, as His Highness was briefed on the FIFA main operations center, the host country main operations command center, and the preparations and measures taken for the global sporting event to ensure the achievement of the highest international standards in coordination and follow-up. His Highness met a number of senior officials from the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) and FIFA. The paper said that everything is ready with the highest standards and in all aspects for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, whether with regard to sports facilities and infrastructure, or with regard to security and health measures for the fans to enjoy one of the best tournaments ever in the history of football. In conclusion, Al-Watan noted that HH the Amir's visit reflects the importance of this tournament at the highest levels, and that Qatar aspires to present a unique version to assure the whole world that the capabilities of our Arab region are absolutely no less than any developed country, whenever the opportunity occurs. Meanwhile, Al-Sharq said in its editorial that HH the Amir's visit to the main command center of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 to be briefed on the preparations and measures taken for the global sporting event reflects the State of Qatar's readiness to host the World Cup and refutes the slanders directed against it, which increases as the tournament approaches. The paper pointed out that the State of Qatar's official stance in international forums regarding the systematic negative campaign against it with racist motives from some parties that are not pleased with the organization of the World Cup in Doha, has clearly expressed its complete rejection of the hate campaign against the Qatari people themselves before the State and revealed the motives behind this fierce campaign and its goals. Al-Sharq said in this context that HE Minister of Labor Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri has refuted before the European Parliament the allegations of some countries and organizations about human rights violations in Qatar, and stressed that these allegations lack accuracy, credibility and integrity until they amounts to intellectual and media terrorism. Despite the scale of reforms that have been implemented during the past decade, critics ignore them because they do not serve their misleading stories against Qatar and the development in the work environment, and this was confirmed by HE Minister of Labor, the paper said, indicating that the negative campaigns against labor reforms will not deter the country from organizing a historic World Cup in the State of Qatar, placing the European Parliament in front of its responsibility to take firm stances against all those who engage in racist attacks against the Qatari people. HE Minister of Labor Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri affirmed that Doha welcomes all fans without discrimination, pointing out that the World Cup will be one of the most beautiful and wonderful World Cup that draws joy and peace and corrects misconceptions on our Arab and Islamic region, Al-Sharq concluded. In turn, Al-Raya newspaper said in its editorial that just a few days before the start of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, achievements have accelerated in Qatar, indicating its readiness to be an international sports and tourism destination in the upcoming World Cup days and beyond. Qatar, which has prepared well for the tournament at all levels in terms of sports, logistics, and security, is also ready to provide its guests with an unprecedented and memorable tourism experience, showing Qatar's brilliance in exploiting its natural resources and distinguished environment. HE Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani inaugurated Al Maha Island project in Lusail city. The island's facilities were constructed according to the best international standards like Lusail Winter Wonderland, world-class dining restaurants in addition to the island's variety of entertainment services, fulfilling its promise to the World Cup fans that many new tourist attractions await them with various options to provide a special and distinctive tourist and entertainment experience. Thus, adding a new destination to the distinguished and luxurious Qatari hospitality sector, the newspaper noted. In line with Qatar National Vision 2030, which aims to diversify sources of income, reducing its dependency on oil and gas, the State of Qatar was able to achieve remarkable growth in the tourism sector through pioneering initiatives that contributed to stimulating the sector. Qatar has great potential to develop the tourism sector, making it a preferred destination for visitors from all over the world, Al-Raya affirmed. Qatar is ready to host visitors from all over the world, giving them a wonderful football and tourism experience through the readiness of the hospitality and hotel sector. These sectors will witness a major boom during the upcoming World Cup period after the completion of a number of tourism and entertainment projects that include hotel establishments and facilities, adding more diversity to the current tourism facilities and activities available to suit all travelers and provide a distinct tourism and entertainment experience that reflects the richness of the Qatari environment and the luxury of tourism facilities, the paper said. Al-Raya concluded by saying that there is no doubt that Qatar's visitors, during and after the World Cup, will experience a unique tourism experience thanks to the ease and development of transportation, the diversity of cultural, tourist, and entertainment events, and the diversity of the Qatari environment, including land, sea and qualified tourist facilities. Visitors will feel safe and secure in the country. Qatar, which enjoys beauty, prosperity, security, rich heritage, diversity, and hospitality, welcomes everyone and is pleased to be a destination for millions around the world to discover, especially with the exceptional FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which tourism plays a key factor in the tournament's success. Qatar has realized its promise to present the most organized and impressive edition in the history of the World Cup. For its part, the English-language newspaper, The Peninsula, said in its editorial, entitled "Qatar agog as World Cup nears", that with only 5 days left to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, locals and visitors are enraptured in the World Cup spirit. The newspaper pointed out that several teams arrived in the country and fans were present to welcome them at the airport and their bases, noting that Senegal, South Korea, and Tunisia arrived in Doha, and the Qatari team returned after spending months in Europe in preparing for the tournament. For Qatar, hosting the tournament is a historic achievement being the first in the Middle East and the Arab world. Qatar had promised it would deliver the best tournament in history, and all signs point towards that as fans arrive in the country from all over the world, the paper said. In conclusion, The Peninsula noted in its editorial that with flags and World Cup decorations adorning streets and buildings, as well as planned fan festivals from Al Bidda Park to Lusail, Al Maha Island, etc...the World Cup is definitely in Qatar. (QNA)