President Sheikh Mohamed held a phone call with King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Sunday, congratulating him and the Moroccan people on the qualification of their football team for the World Cup 2022 semi-finals.
Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed that this historic achievement was the first of its kind for an Arab team, and said it had created an ambience of happiness and joy.
He also expressed his confidence in the ability of the Moroccans to compete in grand championships, commending the exceptional performance of the team, their spirit and discipline, and wishing them further luck and success in their next steps.
Morocco fans around the globe celebrate World Cup win - in pictures
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Morocco fans celebrate at Souq Waqif in Doha after their country's World Cup win over Portugal. AFP -
Morocco fans in the Astoria neighbourhood of Queens, New York. Reuters -
Morocco fans in Paris. Reuters -
Morocco fans in Doha. Getty -
A Morocco fan celebrates in London. Reuters -
The UK capital was taken over by Moroccans. Reuters -
A Moroccan fan on his horse in Casablanca. Reuters -
Fans block a bus in Trafalgar Square, London. Reuters -
Morocco fans in London celebrate after reaching the semi-final. Reuters -
Fans wave their flags in Rabat. EPA -
Moroccans in Rabat watching the match. AP Photo -
Moroccans beat their drums in Rabat. AP -
This Morroccan fan in Rabat celebrated with cake. AP -
Moroccans celebrate in Rabat. AP -
Souq Waqif in Doha was taken over by Morocco supporters. AFP -
Mohammed celebrates with a replica World Cup trophy in Rabat, Morocco. AP -
More scenes from Souq Waqif in Doha. AFP -
Celebrations in Rabt went on well into the night. AFP -
A fan is thrown in the air during Rabat celebrations. AFP -
More scenes of joy from the Moroccan capital. AFP -
Morocco's supporters celebrate in Rabat. AFP
King Mohammed VI expressed his gratitude and appreciation to Sheikh Mohamed, wishing the UAE further progress and prosperity.
Morocco players celebrate with family after World Cup win - in pictures
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Sofiane Boufal of Morocco with his mother after the World Cup 2022 quarter-final win over Portugal. EPA -
Head coach Walid Regragui is mobbed by the crowd as he embraces his mother Fatima after the famous win. EPA -
Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi, left, with Romain Saiss and his son. AFP -
Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou's son wears his dad's gloves. Getty -
Hakimi, right, is kissed by his mother after the group game against Belgium. AFP -
Boufal with his mother. Morocco's next game is against France in the World Cup semi-finals. EPA
