RIYADH: Arab nations have started throwing their weight behind Saudi Arabia after the Kingdom announced its bid to host the World Cup 2034. Saudi Arabia said Wednesday that it was going to submit its bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Kuwaits foreign ministry expressed its support for Saudi Arabia’s efforts saying it reflected the renaissance achieved by the Kingdom and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. In a statement, Bahrain’s foreign affairs said Bahrain had full confidence in the Kingdom’s ability to organize the prestigious tournament, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s ongoing progress and its record of success in hosting high-profile events. Jordan also on Thursday, announced its support for Saudi Arabia’s bid and expressed its complete confidence in Saudi Arabia’s capabilities to host a major international football event, that would “bring pride to all Arabs”. The President of the Iraq Football Association Adnan Derjal extended his country’s full support for Saudi Arabia’s bid, saying “Saudi Arabia Football Federation’s bid to host the World Cup is a big step for all Arabs and we must support it with all our capabilities.” While the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi extended his wishes of success and prosperity to Saudi Arabia and its leadership.