Amir of Kuwait Receives Official Letter from Amir of Qatar
According to Bahrain News Agency, HH the Amir of Kuwait received the letter during a meeting at Seif Palace. The letter was delivered by Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, and Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of Sport and Youth of Qatar, on the occasion of their visit to the country.
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