Qatari Newspapers Editorials

Doha, December 19 (QNA) - Qatari newspapers highlighted in their editorials on Monday the closing ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and agreed that HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has fulfilled his promise that the World Cup in Qatar will be for all Arabs, and that Qatar World Cup will be exceptional and historic. The Qatari dailies also highlighted the unique celebrations of Qatar National Day as people from various world countries shared the people of Qatar their joy and pride in the achievements and successes accomplished throughout the days of the tournament. Al-Arab newspaper said that Qatar National Day was an occasion for the people of Qatar to renew their loyalty to the wise leadership and belonging to the precious homeland, adding that Qatar National day 2022 demonstrated the State's ongoing path of development and constant principles and positions, in an international atmosphere accompanied the FIFA World Cup Qatar final while all eyes directed at Doha to bid farewell to the best World Cup in history. The paper said that Qatar lived yesterday a bright day in its history, with HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani attending the closing ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, alongside HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, state dignitaries, and a host of Their Majesties, Highnesses and Excellencies leaders of brotherly and friendly countries. Al-Arab recalled that HH the Amir launched his official account on Twitter on the National Day 2017 with a tweet affirming the determination to continue the path of development and dignity. Yesterday, the same meanings were demonstrated in HH the Amir's tweet, when HH congratulated the people and residents of Qatar on the occasion of the National Day which coincides this year a festive atmosphere in the presence of Qatar's guests from all over the world at the conclusion of an exceptional global football tournament. HH the Amir concluded his tweet by wishing Qatar continued glory and elevation, and praying to Allah to perpetuate the country's security, safety and stability. Qatar World Cup concluded yesterday amidst great acclaim of the efforts of the people of Qatar for the dazzling organization of the tournament. Doha, which now owns major distinguished infrastructure and facilities, will continue to be a hub for major tournaments because it has become a global capital of sports, just as being an honest mediator seeking to spreading peace among people, Al-Arab concluded. Qatari daily Al-Watan the curtain fell on the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, wrapping up a football celebration in conjunction with Qatar National Day. The paper underlined that Qatar World Cup was wonderful and managed to unite fans from all over the world under the umbrella of passion for football, in addition to the impressive organization of the tournament, where the fans enjoyed an absolutely amazing level of excitement and enjoyment, while the close-distance nature helped create an atmosphere full of excitement and enthusiasm in all parts of Qatar. Al-Watan said that the masses enjoyed an exceptional World Cup without any obstacles, and the final match's coincidence with the celebrations of the National Day doubled the pleasure in the presence of the World Cup guests from the whole world. Yesterday was a day that will not be forgotten, not only in Qatar but in the whole world, which confirms that Qatar is continuing the path of achievements for a brighter future. The State of Qatar has succeeded in highlighting the bright aspects of its history, culture and civilized interaction with other cultures, in a unique and inspiring experience that demonstrated the economic, security, organizational and administrative capabilities of the State of Qatar at all levels, Al-Watan stressed. Al-Raya newspaper said in an article by its editor-in-chief, entitled "December 18, 2022... a date that will remain immortal in the history of Qatar, the region and the world", that Qatar celebrated yesterday its National Day, announcing to the whole world its fulfillment of the promise it made to organize the best edition in the history of the FIFA World Cup. The newspaper said that HH the Amir fulfilled his promise of delivering an exceptional tournament from the land of Arabs, and that the championship would be an exceptional and historic edition whose impact and legacy would remain throughout history. Similar to the opening ceremony at Al-Bayt Stadium which was legendary and full of cultural and humanitarian messages, the closing ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at Lusail Stadium presented dazzling and creative artistic and musical performances, reflecting the extent of development and modernity in the State of Qatar, the paper added. Al-Raya pointed to HH the Amir's tweet via his official Twitter account, in which HH congratulated Argentina for winning the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 trophy and France for the runner-up position, and extended his thanks to all the participating teams for their wonderful performance and the fans who cheered for them enthusiastically. HH the Amir added that at the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the State of Qatar has fulfilled its promise of delivering an exceptional tournament from the land of Arabs, providing the chance for peoples of the world to learn about the enriched and authentic Arab culture and values. The paper noted the surprise during the coronation ceremony when HH the Amir gifted Lionel Messi the Qatari "bisht", sending a new message to the West that carries the meanings of generosity and pride in the Qatari identity and heritage; pointing out that the closing ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 celebrated the convergence of the peoples of the world in 29 days throughout the tournament period. Al-Raya highlighted the international praise by heads of state and ministers around the world for the level of security and organization, the splendor of the stadiums, the facilitation of procedures, and the provision of all means of luxury and entertainment to serve the fans. Qatar sent a message to the world that it is capable of achieving the impossible for goodness, peace, love and brotherhood among the peoples of the world, without compromising its political, religious and moral constants. Qatar demonstrated the capability to change the West's wrong view of our culture and customs through dialogue and positive action, Al-Raya concluded. Under the headline "Argentina won the World Cup and Qatar won the love of the peoples of the world", Al-Sharq newspaper said that the country's celebrations of the National Day on Sunday were unique in everything, as it was a day of pride and success. The peoples of the world shared their joy with the people of Qatar on the National Day, in scenes expressing fulfillment and joy over the achievements that these peoples lived through, moment by moment, from the start of the World Cup until the final match. The paper noted that peoples of the world got to know closely the Arab culture, the Qatari identity, the Islamic civilization and the human feelings they found at every step in this hospitable country. It added that the National Day was an occasion to celebrate the achievements made by the State of Qatar this year, foremost of which is this exceptional World Cup, which all guests of Qatar assured that it was an unprecedented and exceptional World Cup that history will record; noting that the slogan of Qatar National Day 2022 reflects the solidarity and cohesion of the Qatari people. Qatar's success in organizing an impressive version of the World Cup will represent a milestone in hosting major international events. Qatar's experience in organizing this historic event will leave a sustainable social, economic and environmental legacy for the country and the entire region, the newspaper noted. Some parties that were disturbed by Qatar's winning of hosting this historic World Cup, sought with all their might to raise doubts about the organization. Their last desperate attempt was to politicize the World Cup and launch political slogans hoping it would lead to disunity, so they received their resounding defeat in the face of the feelings of the people who refused to listen to the lies, misleading and deceit, Al-Raya added. The newspaper noted that Qatar received congratulations from the world leaders who participated in the closing ceremony of the 2022 World Cup, who all praised the good organization and the exceptional success in organizing a tournament that will be recorded in history. Al-Sharq concluded that the State of Qatar has achieved, with proper planning and joint action, its goal of organizing a world championship that every Arab can be proud of. English newspaper The Peninsula wrote in it's editorial 'A Dazzling Final on a Glorious Day' that with the testimony of opponents before friends, not only the World Cup was unique and exciting in terms of its organizing and preparations that reflect huge efforts, but also the matches were amazing and dazzling, full of surprises in particular the exciting final that held the world’s breath for about two hours. The newspaper assured that the state of Qatar exerted all efforts and invested for this moment of joyful World Cup excitement and Qatar made history, glory and spread joy in the world. The final also coincided with Qatar’s National Day, which falls on December 18 of each year, under the slogan "Our unity is the source of our strength". The paper added that yesterday was significant for Qatar, because Doha fulfilled its promises and silenced the critics and skeptics, after twelve years of hard work and planning based on creativity and uniqueness in the various stages of preparations. The Peninsula expressed gratitude to those who laid the foundations for this modern State and established the values and principles on which it was based and preserved its sovereignty and the dignity of its people, under the wise leadership which made Qatar a united, cohesive and independent state. The State of Qatar proceeded on the paths of glory and honor, accomplishing achievements, patronizing rights, safeguarding covenants, and presenting to the world a bright model for a secure and stable state capable of achieving the highest rates of development and providing a decent life for its people and residents on its land, The Peninsula concluded. Under the headline "The all-inclusive, compact and the most accessible World Cup ever", English newspsper Gulf Times said that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 which concluded yesterday, has taken the host nation’s organizing prowess to unprecedented levels, earning praise from over 1mn fans who converged on Qatar and from the billions who watched the 29-day, 32-nation tournament from all corners of the globe. The Gulf Times said that Qatar’s edition stands unique on several counts, it stands out for impeccable crowd management, a holistic transportation, a highly secure environment, the compact nature of the event was a great boon for the football fans to attend several matches on a single day, it has also been a great enabler of better cultural exchange and festivities across the country, and cultural exchange and common festivities had a greater place in the course of the tournament. The paper added that everyone's praise for the flawless public transportation operated by Qatar Rail’s Doha Metro and Lusail Tram and bus services by Mowasalat (Karwa).The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy and FIFA also delivered the most accessible FIFA World Cup in history. The tournament included a vast range of accessibility features, including five types of accessible tickets, sensory rooms, audio descriptive commentary for blind and partially-sighted fans in Arabic and English, mobility assistance services in the last mile and inside stadiums, and facilities to ensure the safety and comfort of all fans. For its part, Qatar Tribune highlighted on its front page the speech of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, that the State of Qatar has fulfilled its promise to organize an exceptional tournament. HH the Amir congratulated Argentina for winning the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 trophy and France for the runner-up position, and extended his thanks to all the participating teams for their wonderful performance and the fans who cheered for them enthusiastically. HH the Amir added that with the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the State of Qatar has fulfilled its promise of delivering an exceptional tournament from the land of Arabs, providing the chance for peoples of the world to learn about the rich and authentic Arab culture and values. For its part, Lusail newspaper highlighted on its front page the speech of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, in a tweet via his official account yesterday, "We kept our promise." The newspaper titled it's sports page "Tango World Champion", and it dealt with HH the Amir's coronation of Argentina national football team who won the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 title after defeating France. The paper highlighted the closing ceremony of the best World Cup in history, which embodies Qatar's strength in the face of challenges and its resilience. (QNA)