Emirates News Agency – Rashid Al Nuaimi: Beach World Cup in UAE to be best in history

DUBAI, September 20 / WAM / Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Vice President of the National Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee of the Beach Soccer World Cup “UAE 2023”, has confirmed that this edition of the Beach Soccer World Cup will take place. The match will be the best in history.

The United Arab Emirates will host the tournament in February 2024, for the second time in its history after the 2009 edition.

The board of directors of the UAE Football Association, chaired by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, decided to reorganize the Supreme Organizing Committee for the tournament under the chairmanship of Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi.
Sheikh Rasheed, after the meeting of the Supreme Organizing Committee, explained that the team’s efforts ensure that this will be a great edition, thanks to the capabilities of the UAE and Dubai’s great success in this game.
Sheikh Rasheed, Chairman of the Football Association, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, praised the efforts of the Supreme Organizing Committee: “The UAE has great capabilities in hosting tournaments in Dubai, especially in beach soccer. has achieved particularly big hits and contributed to the success of this game.” and spread it globally.”

He added, “The next edition will be the best in history, in light of the excellent preparation for hosting it. The presence of more than 200 nationalities residing in the Emirates will contribute to its success, given the expected attendance and support of the participants. Teams.”

He pointed out that the global media interest in the Beach World Cup, especially in light of the Dubai event, will shine a greater light on the competition, with its wider popularity reflected in the increase in viewership around the world.

He insisted that an announcement on the location of the stadium in Dubai would be made next month, especially as the options committee is now working in coordination with FIFA. .

He said, “Ensure that the tournament is held in an area with mass appeal that meets the logistical standards of a major event such as hotels and services required to support the tournament.”
He said the UAE, with its outstanding skills and infrastructure, and the expertise of the Football Association and Dubai Sports Council, will offer an exceptional edition with economic, tourism and cultural returns. event.
The Supreme Organizing Committee meeting of the tournament was held today Wednesday at the Dubai Football Association headquarters under the chairmanship of Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi and in the presence of Board of Directors member Omar Al Haj Al Muhairi. of the Football Association, Saeed Mohammed Hareb, Secretary General of the Dubai Sports Council, “Representatives of the Committee” and Colonel Qamis Ali Al Shamsi. Representative of Dubai Police General Command, Hisham Mohammed Al Jaroni, Board of Directors Member Football Association, “Committee Member,” Mohammed Abdullah Hassam Al Taheri, “Committee Member and Tournament Director,” Ali Hamad Al Badawi, “Committee Advisor” and from the Dubai Sports Council Ali Umar.
The committee reviewed the results of the coordination meetings held in the past between the local working groups and representatives of the International Football Confederation regarding technical aspects, logistics, media and marketing services, accommodation of delegates, flights. , etc., as well as the proposed dates and venues for holding the match draw ceremony, which will be notified later in the coordination. With the International Federation.