An official and public welcoming for Blatter at Cairo International Airport

FIFA president Mr. Joseph Blatter arrived to Cairo accompanied by Asian Football Confederation president and FIFA first vice president Mr. Mohamed Bin Hammam, together with four other important figures.

(PRWEB) March 23, 2004 --Mr. Blatter was welcomed by Egypt's minister of Youth Dr. Ali El-Din Hillal, Cairo governor Dr. Abdel Rehim Shehata, Egyptian Football Association president Mr. Essam Abdel Moneem, head of Egypt 2010 Bid Committee Mr. Mohamed El-Siagy, the committee members, volunteers carrying flags with the bid logo, and a number of mass media which will cover the event.

There was also a cocktail reception for the guests in one of the hotels nearby to the pyramids area. Then the guests saw the sound and light show where the Sphinx welcomed them in four languages, telling them about Egypt's ancient history and its people's desire to host the FIFA World CupTM, promising them that it will be the most memorable ever.

Besides, an official dinner festival was scheduled at night in the presence of Egyptian top men-of-state.