Appointment reflects FIFA’s confidence in Emirati expertise

This landmark selection highlights Al Kamali’s extensive judicial experience, technical competence, and high standard of professionalism. It underscores FIFA’s absolute confidence in his leadership capabilities for what will be the largest edition in World Cup history, a tournament encompassing 104 matches, millions of stadium spectators, and billions of viewers worldwide.

Crucial role of disciplinary bodies in elite tournaments

While the historic tournament is set to deliver exceptional moments for football fans, the ultimate success of such a massive global event extends far beyond the players on the pitch. It relies heavily on the strategic decisions, expertise, and professionalism of the officials managing its intricate organisational and legal frameworks—particularly the members of its judicial and disciplinary bodies.

Al Kamali expresses pride and national responsibility

Mohammed Al Kamali expressed his profound gratitude for FIFA’s trust, characterising the high-profile appointment as both a major national honor and a significant professional responsibility that demands total readiness and unwavering commitment.

Managing a complex global sporting event

He acknowledged that the upcoming assignment presents unique challenges, given that 104 official international matches will be played across three vast host nations. With millions of fans in attendance and billions watching globally, the Disciplinary Committee faces significant pressure to execute its duties with the highest levels of efficiency, speed, and legal accuracy.

Football as a unifying global force

Al Kamali noted that sport—and football in particular—holds an unparalleled capacity to bridge cultural divides and bring diverse peoples together. He emphasised that the committee is dedicated to performing its duties in a manner that upholds the noble objectives of the tournament, reinforcing its core humanitarian and sporting messages.

UAE leadership on the global stage

He added that, as an Emirati citizen, he takes immense pride in this international role and is fully committed to representing the UAE with distinction on the world stage. He concluded by noting that the increasing prominence of Emirati professionals in global institutions is a direct reflection of the UAE leadership's vision, which prioritises investing in national talent and empowering citizens to achieve leadership positions across all major international sectors.