Kuwait, December 12, 2024 – In a gesture of warmth and solidarity, the Amir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, extended heartfelt congratulations to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, following the Kingdom’s successful bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
In his congratulatory messages, Kuwait’s Amir praised Saudi Arabia’s achievement, noting that the selection to host such a prestigious global sporting event underscores the Kingdom’s esteemed international standing. Sheikh Meshal emphasized that this momentous achievement reflects the significant global confidence in Saudi Arabia’s capabilities and its extensive experience in organizing high-profile international events. The Amir expressed his belief that the Kingdom is more than equipped to host this renowned tournament, citing its robust infrastructure, organizational expertise, and commitment to excellence.
Highlighting the broader significance of this success, Sheikh Meshal described the World Cup hosting win as a point of pride and honor not only for Saudi Arabia but also for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, as well as the wider Arab and Islamic world. He conveyed his sincere wishes for the Kingdom’s success in hosting the tournament and expressed hope that it will be a resounding success, further elevating Saudi Arabia’s global stature and reinforcing its leadership role in the international arena. The Amir also extended his best wishes for the continued health and well-being of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince, while conveying his aspirations for Saudi Arabia’s ongoing progress and prosperity under their wise leadership.
Kuwait’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, also offered his warm congratulations to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. In his messages, he echoed the sentiments of pride and honor for the GCC and the broader Arab and Islamic communities, hailing Saudi Arabia’s achievement as a testament to its global influence and leadership in the world of sports. Sheikh Sabah expressed his confidence that Saudi Arabia would successfully host the 2034 World Cup and continued to wish the Kingdom success and prosperity in its future endeavors.
Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Sabah, joined in the congratulations, sending his heartfelt greetings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. He, too, expressed his optimism for Saudi Arabia’s success in hosting the World Cup and conveyed his best wishes for the Kingdom’s continued growth and achievement under its visionary leadership.
The messages from Kuwait’s leadership reflect the strong ties of brotherhood and cooperation between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Kuwait, as well as their shared pride in this monumental achievement. This gesture of congratulations further underscores the importance of Saudi Arabia’s hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2034 not only as a national milestone but as a moment of collective pride for the entire Gulf, Arab, and Islamic communities.