Qatari Newspapers Editorials

Doha, December 15 (QNA) - In their Thursday editorials, Qatari newspapers highlighted various topics related to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 which is reaching its final stages. The newspapers also highlighted the continues acclaims for the great success achieved by the State of Qatar not only in the unique and dazzling organization but also the greater achievement in building a bridge that allowed convergence and civilized and cultural interaction between the people around the world. The papers referred to the Cabinet's pride in the comprehensive development renaissance the country achieved in all fields under the wise leadership of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and the undergoing work to accomplish more achievements in accordance with Qatar National Vision 2030. The newspapers unanimously agreed that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has become a valuable opportunity to promote the values of equality, solidarity, and mutual respect. The World Cup will leave a great legacy in the State of Qatar and the world, remembering it as the most beautiful, enthusiastic, and creative edition, the paper stressed. Al-Watan newspaper said in its editorial that Qatar's achievements are great. The most recent achievement is what we are living today in the atmosphere of the historical hosting of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Its hosting was highly appreciated globally, due to Qatar's tremendous organizational capabilities and success in presenting a unique version that will remain a symbol of success. The Cabinet expressed pride in the comprehensive development achieved in all fields by the State under the wise leadership of HH the Amir, and the undergoing work to accomplish more achievements in accordance with Qatar National Vision 2030, the paper noted. The newspaper recalled the historical role of the founder, Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani, who laid the foundations of the State on national unity, values, and principles, expressing its gratitude and appreciation for the efforts of the wise leadership to build this country and work to place it on the list of developed countries, referring to the role of the loyal Qatari people in promoting the values of loyalty and devotion to their wise leadership. Al-Watan concluded its editorial by saying that these days are days of pride in Qatar. The people of Qatar are blessed with wise leaders who were loyal to their country and their citizens since its establishment. Under the wise leadership of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the country is witnessing achievements one after the other. Qatar's blessed journey embraces success rooted in lofty values and principles, which helped achieve comprehensive and sustainable development and motivated the country to achieve more. For its part, Al-Sharq newspaper said in its editorial that with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 approaching the end, testimonies continue of the great success achieved by the State of Qatar, not only in organizing a unique and dazzling global event but also in building a bridge that allowed convergence and civilized and cultural interaction between the people of the world. Since the start of the global event, Doha has been a destination for world leaders and officials who flock every day to attend some of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 matches. On Wednesday, HE President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron arrived in Doha. His Excellency was preceded by HM King of Malaysia Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, HE Speaker of the House of Representatives of Egypt Counselor Dr. Hanafi Jabali, HE Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Dr. Mustafa Sentop, HE Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban, HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary Peter Szijjarto, HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Paraguay Julio Cesar Arriola, and other officials, the paper added. Qatar has succeeded, through its exceptional organization, which aroused admiration and fascination, in providing a unique opportunity to introduce the people globally to the ancient Arab culture and civilization, and correct the misconceptions and incomplete image of Qatar, Arab and Islamic culture altogether. This stems from Qatar's belief in the power of sport to bring people together, the paper stressed. Al-Sharq concluded by saying that the many successes achieved on various levels by hosting and organizing the tournament in the region for the first time in history were the most appropriate response to the systematic distortion campaigns that the State of Qatar was subjected to, which surprised the world with an amazing World Cup edition that will not be forgotten and will not be repeated anytime soon. In turn, Al-Raya newspaper said in its editorial that with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 reaching its final stages, the State of Qatar has fulfilled its promise to present an unprecedented and dazzling edition of the World Cup, as Qatar dazzled the world in everything, including the organization, the state-of-the-art stadiums, the wonderful transportation network, the enthusiastic atmosphere, and the excitement in all matches. The paper also underlined the fact that FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is the safest, most secure and most comprehensive edition. Several Qatar Legacy program ambassadors affirmed that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 left multi-field positive impacts, highlighting that football fans worldwide watched an exceptional World Cup on the technical level, with the historic upsets recorded in the group stage and the knockouts, especially with many renowned teams eliminated, the paper said. The paper pointed out that Qatar, while living the atmosphere of the exceptional World Cup, is complimented, and praised by the guests who came from the whole world, who affirmed that they came with false preconceived ideas, given the fierce attacks that Qatar was subjected to, but through what they saw and touched, they confirmed that everyone lives in safety, security and human dignity. The guests changed their convictions and became ambassadors of the State of Qatar to the world, because they only wanted to tell the truth that Qatar had adopted a series of pioneering legislative and institutional reforms in the region, which led to improved working conditions and decent living for all workers, the paper said, stressing that FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has become a valuable opportunity to promote the values of equality, solidarity and mutual respect. The paper underlined that the World Cup will leave a great legacy, as the world will continue to remember World Cup Qatar as the most beautiful, enthusiastic and creative edition, during which the world saw the Qatari hospitality, and how the people of Qatar opened their hearts before their homes for the World Cup guests from all over the world in the land of love, peace and safety. In conclusion, Al-Raya said that everyone is treated equally under the law and that the Qatari legislation is clear, giving everyone his right, noting that the World Cup guests will return to their countries and announce to the whole world how they spent enjoyable times in Qatar, the capital of global sports. Meanwhile, English-language newspaper, The Peninsula, said that Qatar is getting ready to celebrate a momentous National Day on Dec. 18, coinciding with the final of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. This National Day will culminate a decade of tireless work by the country to build the infrastructure for the World Cup and welcome over a million football fans from across the world, the paper underlined. Under the title "Historic National Day", the paper said in its editorial that while World Cup festivities are taking place at all public places and tourist destinations across Qatar as well as football stadiums, National Day activities are mainly taking place in Darb Al Saai, a cultural space that combines multiple events derived from Qatari environment and culture and inspires Arabic values. It added that diversity of cultural and heritage events in Darb Al Saai underscores the interest of the Ministry of Culture and the organising committee in offering distinguished and rich events. The paper stressed that the National Day this year is an occasion to celebrate Qatar's progress and great success in staging an exceptional World Cup. It is also an occasion to celebrate Qatari identity and values. The National Day slogan this year, 'Our Unity Source of Our Strength', is an apt and relevant message for the nation. With the vision and future planning by the leadership and the unity of Qatari people, the nation's journey will continue under the leadership of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, The Peninsula concluded. (QNA)