Amir patronizes AFC Asian Cup Qatar opening ceremony

His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani patronized on Friday evening the opening ceremony of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 at Lusail Stadium.

The opening ceremony was attended by HH Personal Representative of HH the Amir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, and HE Sheikh Jassim bin Khalifa Al Thani.

Also, HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, several Their Excellencies Sheikhs and ministers, and Their Excellencies ambassadors accredited to the State of Qatar attended the opening ceremony.

The opening ceremony was also attended by President of FIFA Gianni Infantino and President of the Asian Football Confederation Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, along with dignitaries from brotherly and friendly countries, heads of delegations, and heads of Arab and foreign Olympic committees and associations, and a huge audience.

The ceremony included artistic and cultural performances, featuring live segments that highlighted the significant literary heritage of Asia, in addition to narrative chapters inspired by the diverse and rich cultures of the participating countries.

Arab and international media outlets gave great attention to the opening ceremony of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, hailing the noble humanitarian messages delivered during the ceremony, urging coexistence and love of peace, as well as the focus it gave on the centrality of the Palestinian cause in solidarity with the Palestinian people through the ordeal they are going through.