Muscat – His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent congratulatory cables to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the occasion of the Kingdom securing the bid to host the FIFA World Cup in 2034.

In the messages, His Majesty extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and the brotherly Saudi people on this landmark achievement.

His Majesty commended the Kingdom’s outstanding efforts and preparations over recent years to secure the privilege of hosting this prestigious global sporting event.

He expressed his confidence in the Kingdom’s ability to successfully organise the World Cup and achieve its ambitious objectives, contributing not only to the advancement of sports but also to broader development across various sectors.

His Majesty concluded by wishing Saudi Arabia continued success in its pursuit of excellence and further achievements on the international stage.