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MoCI honours committees, work teams who participated in hosting World Cup

Published: 23 Dec 2022 - 09:50 am | Last Updated: 23 Dec 2022 - 09:51 am
Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Thani with other officials during a ceremony to honour the committees and working groups for participating in hosting the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Thani with other officials during a ceremony to honour the committees and working groups for participating in hosting the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

The Peninsula

Doha: Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Thani honoured the committees and working groups who took part in hosting the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, during a ceremony organised by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in the presence of a number of Senior Ministry officials, as well as its representatives in the committees that took part in hosting the tournament, including members of the Emergency Committee to ensure the import and flow of foodstuffs and supplies, the Logistics Support Task Force, the Field Monitoring Task Force, and the Food Security Operations Room Task Force, in addition to representatives of the concerned authorities.

The honouring ceremony seeks to stress the committee and work team members’ active role in contributing to hosting the tournament. It also comes in recognition of their efforts that contributed to supporting the Nation’s efforts to ensure the success of this world championship at all levels.  

During his speech on this occasion, the Minister of Commerce and Industry stressed the importance of the event, as it comprised a key occasion to celebrate the national efforts that made the 12-year journey leading up to hosting the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 a success. Under the leadership of the Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the State of Qatar proved that success is not granted, he stated, pointing to how effort, willpower, and determination make miracles.

Minister of Commerce and Industry expressed thanks to the members of the committees and work teams from the various concerned authorities for their unlimited efforts and giving during the tournament-a feat that contributed to building a civilized legacy, which will ever be cherished in nations’ memories, and also ever remain a source of inspiration and pride for this generation and those to come.

The honouring ceremony included a presentation that shed light on the role of the Ministry’s committees and work teams during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, as well as their most prominent contributions to the success of this major global event.