WAFF Welcomes Five New Executive Committee Members and Approves Statute Amendments

The West Asian Football Federation (WAFF) held its 14th General Assembly meeting in Amman on Sunday, chaired by HRH Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein. During the meeting, five new members were welcomed to the Executive Committee, who were elected unopposed.

The new members include Sheikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa from Bahrain as Second Vice President, Lamia bin Bahyan from Saudi Arabia for the women's seat, Hisham Mohammed Al Zarooni from the UAE, Mohammed Khalifa Al Suwaidi from Qatar, and Ahmed Uqla Al Anzi from Kuwait. Their election was by acclamation, as no other candidates ran for the vacant positions.

HRH Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein expressed his confidence that the new members would add significant value to the federation. He stated, 'I welcome the new members, expressing my confidence that their joining will constitute a qualitative addition that supports the directions that all members of the Executive Committee are eager to implement.'

The General Assembly also approved several key decisions. The report by WAFF General-Secretary Khalil Salem, which included an overview of the federation's activities since the last General Assembly meeting, was endorsed. The financial statements and budget estimates for 2024 were also approved.

Additionally, the assembly approved amendments to some articles of the WAFF Statutes. These amendments aim to ensure the application of regulations and laws in accordance with international and Asian updates, aligning with the federation's strategy.

The current Executive Committee also includes Lieutenant General Jibril Rajoub as First Vice President, Adnan Darjal from Iraq, Sheikh Mohsen Al-Masrouri from Oman, Samaan Al-Duwaihi from Lebanon, Hassan Bachanfar from Yemen, and Salah Ramadan from Syria. These members continue to support the federation's ambitious plans and programs.

The meeting was attended by representatives of all 12 national federations under the WAFF umbrella and was held in accordance with the legal quorum.

The West Asian Football Federation's 14th General Assembly meeting marked a significant step in its ongoing efforts to develop football in the region. With the inclusion of new members and the approval of key amendments, WAFF is set to continue its progress in 2024 and beyond.

Key Takeaways

• WAFF held its 14th General Assembly meeting in Amman, chaired by HRH Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein.
• Five new members were elected unopposed to the Executive Committee, including representatives from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait.
• The General Assembly approved the WAFF General-Secretary's report, financial statements, and budget estimates for 2024.
• Amendments to the WAFF Statutes were approved to align with international and Asian updates.
• The meeting marked a significant step in WAFF's efforts to develop football in the region.