First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister: We Deploy All Our Capabilities to Ensure the Success of Hosting the Saudi Super Cup

Kuwait City, Oct 12 (KUNA) -- First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Youssef Al-Saud affirmed today that the Ministry of Interior is mobilizing all its resources to ensure the successful hosting of the Saudi Super Cup football matches and to provide the necessary facilities for fans, participants, and visitors arriving in Kuwait.

Speaking to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) after attending the signing ceremony for the government partner sponsorship agreement for the Saudi Super Cup at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef said, “Hosting the tournament reflects the confidence of the Saudi leadership and officials in the Kingdom in Kuwait’s ability to organize this sporting event, and it embodies the deep fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries.”

Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef welcomed his brothers from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to their second homeland, Kuwait, as well as all fans from various countries, emphasizing that “the enduring fraternal ties binding the two countries lend special significance to this hosting,” and that Kuwait is keen to provide everything necessary to ensure its success.

He stressed that the safety of fans and participants is a priority throughout all stages of preparation and organization, underscoring the need for integration between security and service plans, clear responsibilities, and precise implementation to guarantee the smooth conduct of the matches and efficient handling of various circumstances.

He noted that the Ministry of Interior’s efforts to ensure the success of the hosting include serving fans and all entrants to Kuwait, citing the experience of organizing the 26th Gulf Cup (Khaleeji 26), and expressed his anticipation for a distinguished organization of the tournament scheduled for December next year.

Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef affirmed that Kuwait stands “heart and soul” alongside the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in all measures it takes to protect its security, stability, and sovereignty, emphasizing that the security of the Kingdom is an integral part of the security of Kuwait and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. (End) A.J.R. / H.S.S.