Morocco players celebrate at the end of their World Cup quarterfinal match against Portugal at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha on Saturday. AP

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai congratulaed Morocco football after their victory over Portugal in FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match.

“Morocco continues dazzling us with another historic achievement in the World Cup... Congratulations to all Arabs for achieving the Arab dream by the heroes of Morocco,” Sheikh Mohammed tweeted.

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of Dubai Executive Council also congratulated Morocco team on their victory.

“Congratulations, O Morocco... Congratulations, O Lions of the Atlas... Once again, you created joy and made your fans happy in every Arab house and around the world,” tweeted Sheikh Hamdan.

“Today, with your aspiration, the dream of recording an exceptional Arab achievement on the land of the sisterly State of Qatar is growing,” he tweeted further.

Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, also took to twitter to heap praises on Morocco team.

“We congratulate the Moroccan leadership and people on this historic achievement. An honorable performance and an unprecedented victory for Arab football, and a well-deserved qualification for the happiest of hearts,” Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed tweeted.