Preparations complete for 24th Arabian Gulf Cup
Doha, Qatar: The local organising committee of the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup 2019 confirmed that all arrangements for the tournament have been done.
The media conference held at Khalifa International Stadium on Thursday to reveal the latest developments related to the event was attended by the Director of Marketing Committee of the local organising committee Khalid Al Kuwari, and the Director of Establishments and Bodies Department of the local organising committee Jassim Al Jassim, as well as representatives from the Ministry of Interior.
The Director of Marketing Committee of the local organising committee Khalid Al Kuwari said that the promotion campaign for the 24th edition of Arabian Gulf Cup 2019 was launched some time ago, through the launch of the logo of the tournament, and a number of events were organised both in Qatar and outside the country in that regard.
Al Kuwari said the sale of tickets, which was put on the website of the Arabian Gulf Cup 2019, is witnessing an increasing demand every day, pointing out that selling tickets have been launched in many shopping malls to provide the opportunity for the largest number of audiences to buy their tickets, as well as in Kuwait and Oman.
Al Kuwari also outlined the keenness of the organising committee to provide all facilities to the fans.
A special ticket's code, which is scanned electronically, will allow fans to know about parking and will also enable them to benefit for free from the Metro services after coordination with Qatar Rail Company.
The Director of Establishments and Bodies Department of the local organising committee Jassim Al Jassim, confirmed that the Gulf Cup will be held at Khalifa International Stadium and Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium at Al Duhail Club.
He added that the tournament is a valuable opportunity to test the readiness of one of the venue hosting the 2022 World Cup, as well as an opportunity to introduce football fans to the nature of the close distances that will characterise the World Cup in Qatar.
