The "General" of the Gulf Union did not discuss the file of the Basra session

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, President of the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation, chaired an important meeting of the Federation’s regular general assembly today, in the presence of heads and representatives of the Gulf Football Associations and secretaries. Emirati professionals, and Mohammed Abdullah Hazam Al Dhaheri, Secretary General of the Football Association.

The meeting discussed topics on the agenda and taking appropriate decisions in order to serve Gulf football. The minutes of the previous meeting and the administrative and financial reports were approved, and some proposals were discussed.

Following the end of the General Assembly, Jassim Sultan Al-Rumaihi, Secretary-General of the Arab Gulf Cup Federation, confirmed during a press conference that the meeting was fruitful, and witnessed the discussion of many items related to the future of Gulf football, including fixing the date of the Gulf Cup for national teams.

Al-Rumaihi indicated that the file of Iraq's hosting of the Gulf 25 was not discussed, as this issue was previously discussed, regarding Iraq's readiness, and the availability of hosting requirements.

Al-Rumaihi explained that the previous extraordinary general assembly decided that the tournament would be in Iraq in the city of Basra, with Kuwait being the alternative country, noting that any country wishing to host there are conditions and criteria sent to it and a file is prepared for hosting to be presented to the Arab Gulf Cup Federation.

As for the other championships of the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation, Al-Rumaihi said: "Dr. Hamid Muhammad Al-Shaibani, head of the competitions committee in the Federation, has been assigned to present a study in coordination with the Gulf federations to establish the upcoming championships for clubs and teams of Sunni groups."

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