Minister of Social Development and Family: Qatar World Cup is opportunity to convey honorable image of our identity

HE Minister of Social Development and Family Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad

HE Minister of Social Development and Family Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad underlined that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 constitutes an opportunity to convey an honourable image of the Qatari identity and culture, as well as the true image of Arabs and Muslims away from distortion and stereotypes.

HE the Minister affirmed that Qatar is open to criticism, but it will never bend to attacks aimed at detracting it.

In an interview with Qatar News Agency (QNA), HE the Minister of Social Development and Family said that this global football event "is an opportunity that we have long waited for as Arabs and Muslims to show the whole world our true face away from distortion and stereotypes. We should not feel threatened. We are proud of our culture and religion; this does not negate that we accept others, on the basis of mutual respect." "Yes, there may be abuses here and there, but let's look at the bigger picture, not exceptions. The broader picture is that we are having a historic opportunity in which we will not only represent Qatar, but all Arabs and Muslims," HE Minister Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad pointed out.

In this context, Her Excellency stressed: "our first and main priority is the success of hosting this event, and giving the coming fans an exceptional experience. As for rumours, accusations and attempts to distort, we consider them a motivating factor to prove our strength and capabilities, as I mentioned." "We follow these criticisms with great regret. The problem is not related to criticism, on the contrary, we are open to any criticism that contributes to correcting mistakes. Indeed, Qatar has undertaken many reforms that are in its development interests and are in line with its civilizational visions," HE the Minister continued.