An elegant ceremony on the day of the festive Gulf gathering

Qatari folklore launched the Gulf wedding by dancing to the tune of the Gulf tournament, which is approaching its fifth decade.

A quarter of an hour after the start of the elegant ceremony, the lights that dominated the pitch stole all the attention, amid the rhythms that have been heard in the Gulf since the 1970s, which is a symbol of brotherhood among the peoples of the region.

Thereafter, all the 23 previous tournaments and heroes were reviewed in a light and laser show on the stadium. Clips were shown of the most prominent past versions of Gulf championships, especially the ones hosted by Qatar (three times) – in 1976, 1992 and 2004 – and recalled the most prominent moments that are still stuck in the minds of Qataris in particular.

His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, officially announced the launch of the Gulf 24th competition.