Qatari Newspapers Editorials

Doha, December 11 (QNA) - Qatari newspapers emphasized in their editorials Sunday that the great success of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 was the result of years of good preparation and the accumulated experience of the State of Qatar in organizing and managing major international events, especially in the sports field, as it hosted many successful international sporting events, and today it continues to shine with the conclusion of the quarter-finals with the qualification of four teams, including an Arab team, so that the Qatar World Cup is the Arab World Cup. In this regard, the newspapers highlighted the continuing international praise for the success of the State of Qatar in organizing the 2022 World Cup, and noting its ability to host major sporting events, especially since the State of Qatar is working to establish international standards in the field of preserving the environment, which constitute a model to be followed in major international tournaments, in addition to building a sustainable legacy for the benefit of future generations. Al-Arab newspaper said in its editorial that the international acclaim continued for the State of Qatar's success in organizing the 2022 World Cup by many international officials, the last of whom HE the Aide to the President of the Russian Federation Igor Levitin, who confirmed that Qatar has shown the world its ability to organize any event of any size, after the great success in organizing the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, from the opening ceremony to the beginning of the tournament. He expected that Qatar's next step will be to host other sporting events, such as the Olympics, or the University Olympics. The newspaper considered that this acclaim was nothing but an expression of the trust that Qatar enjoys at the international level. The paper underlined that in light of the infrastructure in the State of Qatar, the capabilities it provides when hosting these major regional and international events, the cultural diversity it enjoys and the security that characterizes it, the wishes and expectations of some are increasing for Qatar to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. These wishes and expectations are also based on the prominent international position that the country has gained, the paper added. In conclusion, Al-Arab said that there are unanimous agreement by visitors and fans to praise the wonderful organizational level of the World Cup 2022, and the stadiums and the huge infrastructure that the State of Qatar enjoys, considering that this is not the only bright aspect in this tournament, but rather it goes beyond to include all aspects of life in the country, especially security, social peace and coexistence among all members of society, which means that all opinions agree that the organization provided by Qatar gives it the right to host the Olympic Games. Meanwhile, Al-Watan said in its editorial that the State of Qatar is working to establish international standards in the field of preserving the environment that serve as a model for major international tournaments, in addition to building a sustainable legacy that benefits future generations, by hosting the first carbon-neutral tournament. The paper added that Qatar has succeeded in its strategy seeking to organize the first carbon-neutral edition on the level of sustainability of the stadiums according to various categories, including design, construction, energy and water use, as well as installing stations to measure air quality, gas emissions and dust in all World Cup stadiums. Al-Watan concluded that FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is the first edition, in which a large number of electric buses are used to transport fans, and it is thus the first eco-friendly tournament, as the buses operate with zero-emissions and zero-noise. Under the title 'Qatar World Cup and Moroccan National Team', Al-Sharq said that the historic victory of the Moroccan team in the World Cup Qatar 2022 made Morocco the first Arab and African team to qualify for the World Cup semifinals. It pointed out that Arab countries witnessed a huge wave of joy with this historic Arab-African achievement, which took place on an Arab land, adding that Arab fans were supporting and standing behind the Atlas Lions as they bypassed one stage after the other, writing history in this unique edition of the tournament, which is full of surprises. Al-Sharq concluded by saying that this unprecedent achievement in the Arab world and Africa by the Moroccan National Team went beyond football to show unity among Arab people and strengthen the spirit of Arab solidarity and pride, as this version of the World Cup reflected the real image of the region through Qatar's impressive efforts to organize the World Cup and the way Arab teams appeared, from Saudi Arabia and Tunisia to Morocco, proving the region's place in the global football map. In turn, Al-Raya newspaper mentioned under the title 'World Cup Qatar.... An Integrated, Professional Organization,' that the great success of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar is a result of years of good preparation and the accumulated experience in organizing and managing major international events, especially in the field of sports, as Qatar successfully hosted many international sporting events. Today, it continues to shine with the conclusion of the quarterfinals with the qualification of four teams, including an Arab team, making this tournament, an Arab World Cup with Morocco succeeding in reaching the semifinals. The newspaper stressed that Morocco and Qatar brought joy to the hearts of Arabs, the first with its football achievements and the second for this unprecedented professionalism in organizing an exceptional World Cup. Everyone is impressed by what Qatar presented despite all the fierce campaigns that tried to undermine its reputation to no avail, because the tournament spoke the truth, which is that Qatar deserves the honor of organizing the 22nd edition of the World Cup. It emphasized that everyone will still remember the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as the safest and most exciting tournament, according to the testimonies of World Cup fans who confirmed that they came to Qatar with negative impressions due to Western media, but they quickly realized that Qatar is a land of security, peace, generosity and hospitality. Al-Raya explained that Qatar has always called on the world to come to its land and see the situation on the ground instead of believing stereotypes based on press clippings from suspicious parties that are hostile toward Qatar for racist reasons, refusing to accept an Arab country hosting this global tournament. It said that within 20 days, Qatar was able to refute the outcome of 12 years of lies and slander; thus, giving the world this exceptional, exciting and safe edition for fans and families. Al-Raya concluded by emphasizing that the World Cup in Qatar is a dream that turned into a clear reality that drew the attention of the whole world, as Qatar utilized all its creativity, uniqueness, high technologies, state-of-the-art stadiums, amenities and entertainment for the masses, adding that world is now watching the tournament in Qatar with passion amid an enthusiastic atmosphere that covered the racist attacks and campaigns that did not stop for 12 years since the announcement of Qatar winning the right to host the World Cup. In turn, The Peninsula newspaper pointed out that Qatar's successful hosting of the World Cup has exceeded the expectations, adding that the past three weeks filled with thrilling action and quality entertainment tell the success story of Qatar’s remarkable capability in organizing mega events. The newspaper said in an editorial titled 'Big Hearts' that Qatar has reached this far without a flaw which is incredible for a country hosting over one million fans in the most compact World Cup in modern history, explaining that the flow of traffic remains smooth, arrangements are up to the mark at stadiums during matches attended by capacity crowds, while the country’s safety and security measures have proved to be a big success with no major security incident or crime reported so far. It added that fans, particularly female fans, have been rating Qatar as the safest country during interviews with media outlets and on social media platforms. It also praised the efforts of Qataris who are showing Arab culture and hospitality with big hearts during the tournament. It concluded its editorial by pointing out that the entertainment activities, meanwhile, are in full swing with FIFA Fan Festival at Al Bidda Park welcoming thousands of fans on daily basis, and plenty of entertainment is still on the cards in the next seven days with the historic World Cup set for fitting conclusion on the Qatar National Day. (QNA)