RAK Ruler receives champions of Khaliji 21, orders payment
of Dhs 7 m bonus
Shaikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi
(WAM) / 21 January 2013
Khaleej Times
His Highness Shaikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has said the UAE leadership bets on Emirati youth to honour the country, being the main foundation of nation-building.
He praised the keenness of the President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan on supporting Emirati sportsmen to excel and represent the UAE in regional and international sports events.
Shaikh Saud made the remarks at Al Dhiyafa Palace today afternoon, while receiving the UAE national team, who won the 21st Gulf Cup title.
He said the good performance of Emirati players was culminated with groundbreaking victory, noting that “We are proud about you for winning the Khaliji 21 title”. He also thanked Yousef Al Serkal, Chairman of the UAE Football Association and coach Mahdi Ali for the achievement attained by the UAE national football team.
Meanwhile, the RAK Ruler has ordered the payment of Dhs 7 million bonus to the UAE national football team in appreciation to their strong performance that culminated with the winning of Khaliji 21 title.
Shaikh Saud hosted a lunch banquet in honour of the UAE national football team.
Present were Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, Shaikh Mohammed bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS), Shaikh Omer bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Shaikh Abdul Malik bin Kayed Al Qasimi, Special Advisor to RAK Ruler, other Sheikhs and senior officials.
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