Doha: The annual meetings of the FIFA standing committees convened on Tuesday in Doha. Thirty out of the 35 committees that form FIFA's organizational structure, comprising over 500 members, convened to develop and improve the sport, assess the results of ongoing football projects, discuss ways to enhance them, and push for the execution of future initiatives. According to Qatar News Agency, these meetings also discussed programs to expand the participation of younger age groups in women's football tournaments. Furthermore, the committees reviewed the latest preparations of Canada, Mexico, and the United States for hosting the FIFA World Cup next summer. FIFA President Gianni Infantino extended his thanks to the Qatar Football Association (QFA), led by HE Jassim bin Rashid Al Buainain, for its efforts in hosting the FIFA standing committees, which saw the attendance of representatives from various international federations. On the sidelines of the standing committee sessions in Doha, the FIFA President hono red HE QFA President Jassim bin Rashid Al Buainain. This FIFA recognition of the QFA acknowledges its hosting of the standing committee meetings, which featured prominent Qatari attendance alongside FIFA officials and representatives of international football associations in one of FIFA's most important annual gatherings. The honor also underscores that Qatar's role is no longer limited to hosting events but actively extends to effectively shaping the future of the game and solidifying concepts of professionalism, sustainability, and international cooperation in football. The FIFA President asserted during the event that Qatar's hosting of meetings of this scale sets a benchmark for organization and coordination, noting that the success of these sessions reflects Qatar's accumulated expertise in hosting major football events. The standing committee meetings saw broad attendance from FIFA officials and representatives from continental football associations. Key files concerning the development of the game, g overnance, refereeing, and international competitions were discussed in this vital annual event on FIFA's agenda. In this context, QFA Secretary-General Mansoor Al Ansari voiced delight at hosting these football events, which reflect QFA's commitment to developing the game. He noted that the relationship with FIFA is built on trust and has been a journey spanning many years. Secretary-General of FIFA, Mattias Grafstrom, commented that the meetings of these committees would play a significant role in the development of global football, adding that the sessions serve as a platform for exchanging expertise and discussing many important topics for improving the quality of football.