Qatari Newspapers Editorials

Doha, November 22 (QNA) - The Qatari newspapers published on Monday focused on HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's assertion, in his speech during the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 held on Sunday evening at the Al Bayt Stadium, that people of all races, nationalities, beliefs, and orientations will gather in Qatar and around screens on all continents to share the same moments of excitement. His Highness stated how beautiful it is for people to set aside their differences to celebrate their diversity and what brings them together, the papers added. The newspapers unanimously agreed that since the beginning, the State of Qatar dazzled the world and fulfilled its promise to present the best edition in the history of the World Cup. The newspapers indicated that the wide media echoed across the globe about the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, confirming the success of the State of Qatar in delivering its message to the world, bridging the eastern and western civilizations and a starting point towards a world of harmony, peace, and unity. Al-Watan newspaper emphasized in its editorial that the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 sparked the interest of Arab and international media, highlighting HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's affirmation that people of all races, nationalities, beliefs, and orientations will gather in Qatar, and around screens on all continents to share the same moments of excitement. The newspaper noted the unprecedented preparation, organization, and dazzling of the ceremony in the history of the most prominent tournament in the world openings, the inclusion of paragraphs that combined Qatari traditions and global culture, and the artistic acts that revisited the previous editions of the World Cup songs alongside the mascots of those tournaments. Al-Watan stressed that the State of Qatar gave the World Cup an Arab flavor, praising the opening ceremony hosted in Al Bayt Stadium, whose design was inspired by the traditional Bedouin tent. The paper also noted the line-up of Arabian horses outside Al Bayt Stadium, the artistic performances that combined Arab traditions and global culture in the ceremony, as well as the honoring of all the teams participating in the tournament. The ceremony was described as historic, noting that it captured the world's attention, and centered around the rapprochement of all people and overcoming differences through humanity and respect, the paper said. Al-Watan concluded its editorial by saying that the ceremony was a success by all standards, as it was very organized and precise, which allowed the attendees to enjoy all its details, and certainly, it will remain in everyone's memory for a long time. Al-Sharq newspaper said in its editorial that the State of Qatar, since the beginning, has dazzled the world and fulfilled its promise to present the best edition in the history of the World Cup. It presented an exceptional model for organizing international tournaments, confirming the ability of Islamic nations to organize major events. On an immortal night in the history of Qatar and the Arab-Islamic nation, Doha wrote its success based on achievements, overcoming challenges, and fulfilling all the promises it made 12 years ago to organize an exceptional edition of the World Cup, which was evident in the dazzling opening ceremony that exceeded all expectations. The newspaper indicated that the positive echoes in the official international statements and media praises for the success of the State of Qatar in organizing the largest sporting event in the world, presenting a dazzling and legendary opening ceremony that showcased human and civilized messages calling for coexistence and peaceful dialogue and our Arab and Islamic heritage. Qatar succeeded, according to observers, in combining modernity with culture in a wonderful and fulfilling way and presented an unprecedented model in the Arab world, proving that dreams can be achieved no matter how difficult it may seem if work, diligence, and patience are combined with capabilities. This success was admired and appreciated by a number of international leaders and ambassadors who praised the historic achievement, which is a pride of the Arab and Islamic nations. The international media shared pictures and videos about the Qatari dazzle and Arab civilization and provided wide and comprehensive coverage. Qatar's name was number one in all global stations, the paper added. Al-Sharq concluded its editorial by saying that Qatar has proven that it deserves a seat at the forefront of countries and that success is measured by determination, will, and mature minds. The State of Qatar has succeeded in achieving all that is possible and impossible through this opening and exceptional organization. For its part, Al-Raya newspaper praised in its editorial the wide media echoes that began to reverberate all over the globe about the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The newspaper said that Qatar has been keen, through the opening ceremony at Al-Bayt Stadium in Al-Khor City, to assure the whole world that it is worthy of hosting the 22nd edition of the World Cup, and that it has become the capital of world sports, especially since the opening ceremony carried many symbolic indications of welcome, generosity and hospitality in Arab culture, in addition to contemporary musical, cultural and visual performances that were used for the first time in the history of the tournament, which had a pure Qatari flavor, Al-Raya noted. The international media has unanimously agreed on Qatar's uniqueness, as this show is viewed as a contemporary global show, which presents an important message that emanates from the great Arab world to the whole world, as Qatar's humanitarian message was the call for everyone to come together, and to connect bridges between all differences in race, culture, color and nationality, to fill all distances with acceptance, respect and coexistence, the newspaper added. Al-Raya concluded its editorial by saying that Qatar sent a message of hope to the world that the dream can become a reality as long as countries believe in their fortunes. Qatar's hosting of the World Cup was not paved with roses, but with thorns and difficulties that Qatar overcame with its patience. Under the title "No to hate speech", The Peninsula said that hate speech covers many forms and the increasing spread of this ‘pandemic’ represents expressions which advocate, incite, promote or justify hatred, violence and discrimination against a person or group of persons for a variety of reasons. In response to this alarming trend of growing xenophobia, racism and intolerance, violent misogyny, antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred around the world, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres launched the United Nations Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech, the newspaper noted. In this regard, Th Peninsula highlighted the statements of HE Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah. HE disclosed that NHRC is monitoring the violations being committed against the Qatari people including the bullying and entrenchment of hate speech during the FIFA World Cup in a flagrant abuse of the international law and Media charter of honour. She noted that the NHRC continues to closely monitor everything raised about human rights situations in the country since Qatar was awarded the honor of hosting the World Cup, stressing that the majority of allegations that are being raised do not express the reality on the ground and that Qatar has constantly called on numerous international human rights organizations and the representatives of the international parliaments to become aware of the facts in a more transparent way, the paper said. Al Attiyah indicated that NHRC will not be quiet in the face of baseless fabrications, underlining that FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 edition will be impressive by all accounts and all guests will enjoy their adequate rights without compromising the cultures and norms of the host country, the newspaper added. The Peninsula concluded by saying that underreporting hate crime, is also detrimental to stamping out this unwanted scourge and efforts to promote tolerance and understanding between cultures, heritage and beliefs. Al-Arab newspaper issued Tuesday highlighted on its front page that HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's receiving of phone call from HH President of the sisterly United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and another phone call from HE President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah El Sisi, to congratulate His Highness on the successful opening of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The newspaper highlighted Arab and international acclaim for the World Cup opening, as the Kuwaiti Cabinet affirmed that through the impressive success of the opening ceremony, Qatar has efficiently showcased its ability to host this exceptional sporting event, while the Cabinet of Egypt affirmed that Qatar was able to dazzle everyone. Al-Arab newspaper highlighted in its special supplement issued on the occasion of hosting the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 the match between Wales and the USA. It also referred to the wonderful and dazzling FIFA World Cup Qatar opening ceremony which did not neglect to mention the loyalty and gratitude to HH the Father Amir and said that the Qatari loyalty and gratitude was represented first in the most important shot and the most prominent surprise, which was represented when HH the Amir hands a jersey to HH the Father Amir at the end of the ceremony. The newspaper pointed out that the FIFA praised the opening ceremony of the World Cup that dazzled the world. Under the headline "Qatar dazzles the world with exceptional World Cup", Lusail newspaper highlighted UAE President and Egyptian President's congratulations to HH the Amir on the successful opening of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The paper noted that the Shura Council hailed the World Cup opening with a distinguished and dazzling organization, in the presence of a number of Their Majesties, Highnesses, and Excellencies leaders of countries and heads of delegations of sisterly and friendly countries. It also pointed out that a number of ambassadors to the State praised the opening of the tournament, as they expressed appreciation for the distinguished organization and opening of the World Cup and that Qatar was able to present the authentic identity of Arabs and Muslims. Lusail dedicated a number of its pages to cover the Gulf, Arab and international media attention, and their praise for the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. English daily newspaper, Gulf Times, covered several topics on its front page, the most prominent of which was that HH the Amir received two phone calls from HH UAE President and HE Egyptian President to congratulate His Highness on the successful opening of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. It also covered the Fifth Qatar-US Strategic Dialogue which will kick off in Doha Tuesday, co-chaired by HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. Under the headline "Congratulations pour in for dazzling Qatar 2022 opening show", Qatar Tribune said that congratulations continued to pour in for Qatar for the stunning FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 opening ceremony that dazzled the fans all over the world. The paper also noted that HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Education Above All (EAA) Foundation and SDG Advocate, on Monday launched the SDG Pavilion on the sidelines of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 competition in the Fan Zone at Al Bidda Park. Qatar Tribune referred to the Shura Council's praise of the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which was held which was held on Sunday at Al Bayt Stadium, adding that the Council held on Monday its regular weekly meeting, under the chairmanship of HE Speaker of the Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim who extended, on behalf of the members of the Shura Council, warmest congratulations to HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, and the Qatari people, on the occasion of the opening ceremony of the World Cup. (QNA)