DOHA: Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), met in his office in Bahrain the chief and members of the Organizing Committee of the Gulf Cup. The visiting elegation also included Saud Al Mohannadi, Vice-President of Qatar Football Association (QFA). Ahmed Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Organizing Committee in Riydah headlined a series of discussions that were heard by the AFC President. Al Nuaimi praised Sheikh Salman for his efforts to develop the game in the region and the continent. Stressing on the need to build on the achievements of the Organizing Committee and to work on the development of its activities and programs for the benefit and interest to employees of the football family in the Arab Gulf states, Al Nuami said Gulf Cup would usher a new era of popularity among its fans. The AFC chief applauded the efforts of the Organizing Committee and said the Asian body remained committed to taking the game to all corners of the continent.