HE Jassim bin Rashid Al Buainain his wish for the new Committee to succeed, emphasizing club supports indispensability. He highlighted the unity of purpose among all stakeholders, aiming for the benefit of Qatari football and its continuous growth to the highest levels. His Excellency also extended his gratitude and appreciation to the former members of the Executive Committee for their significant contributions and unlimited support to Qatari football during their tenure. He acknowledged the dedicated work of the late Saoud bin Abdulaziz Al Muhannadi across all levels in the past period.
HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani chaired the meeting of the General Assembly before the electoral process, where Secretary-General Mansour Mohamed Al Ansari, then took over to present the assemblys agenda.
Al Rayyan, Al Arabi, and Al Shahania clubs were appointed to review the meeting minutes, while Al Gharafa, Al Khor, and Muaither were assigned as vote auditors. The minutes of the previous General Assembly meeting, held on March 27, was approved. Additionally, there was a vote on the Executive Committees proposal to grant the title of honorary president of the Qatar Football Association to HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani.
The membership of Lusail, Al Bidaa, and Al Waab clubs was then voted upon and accepted. This was followed by the approval of the Presidents report, the presentation of the unified, audited, and consolidated budget, the statement of profit and loss, and the approval of financial data and the budget.
HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani welcomed the attendees and paid tribute to the late Mr. Saoud Al Muhannadi, a brother, friend, and one of the most important figures in Qatari football. He thanked the General Assembly members, Qatari football officials, clubs, media, QFA employees, the Qatar Stars League Management, and Qatari fans for their immense support in previous periods. He also welcomed Al-Waab, Lusail, and Al-Bidda clubs, emphasizing the unity of the Qatari football family and commitment to the benefit of Qatari football.
"After Jassim Al Buainain learned about my non-candidacy in the elections, he expressed his desire to run, and he was appointed as the Vice President of the Qatar Football Association on February 22, 2023. He was also entrusted by the QFA to manage the Qatar Stars League on February 27, 2023. Since then, I have decided that my brother Jassim Al Buainain should take on a greater leadership role within the Association. Therefore, he has prepared well in the past period, and I have been by his side in the past, and I will continue to be so in the future," His Excellency added.
Source: Qatar News Agency