Dr Jassim Al-Huwaidi

KUWAIT: The organizing committee of Jaber Stadium celebrated the completion of all preparations related to the event, which is being held on December 18 with the participation of Kuwait and world stars. The past 24 hours witnessed an unprecedented demand on ticks. More than 30,000 seats have been booked, as ticket purchases over the website are still on the rise. The electronic booking service will continue until the day of the match, bearing in mind that the gates will be open from 2 pm until 6 pm, while the celebration will start at 7:30.

Sports Public Authority Deputy Director General of Administrative and Financial Affairs Dr Jassim Al-Huwaidi said Jaber Stadium is considered a piece of art that carries a name dear to our hearts, the late Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al- Jaber Al-Sabah. He said it is a dream to have Dec 18 the date for the celebration of this sports structure which will be the focus of all sports people, as it brings world stars together here in Kuwait, the land of friendship and peace. Al-Huwaidi said the celebration came at the orders of HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to be a gift for Kuwait’s peoples and sports fans in particular after the shock suspension of Kuwait’s sports activities. He added that the opening was supposed to be during “Khaleeji 23” Gulf soccer tournament, but the sudden suspension decision prevented that. He said every government establishment provided their support so that this sport facility can come out in a distinguished manner.

He lauded many areas including the Amiri Diwan, Council of Ministers, Ministers of Public Works, Health, Interior and SPA. Al-Huwaidi responded to general understanding that the celebration should have been postponed due to the suspension by saying if the suspension continued for one or two more years, is it realistic to keep the stadium without an opening celebration? He also said it was the Amir’s wish to have the opening ceremony before the end of the current year. He said the match will be between world stars and Kuwait, and stated that it is a celebratory match not official. Kuwait Football Association wrote to FIFA that this match is not being held under its auspices or organization.

By Abdullatif Shara