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Middle EastMay 19 2023

The World Cup’s socioeconomic legacy will continue to shape Qatar’s future

Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al-Thani, CEO of the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, talks to James King about the country’s diversification strategy and investment priorities.
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The World Cup’s socioeconomic legacy will continue to shape Qatar’s future

Q: As Qatar moves on from the Fifa World Cup, in what ways has the tournament helped to shape the country’s profile as an investment destination?

A: The successful organisation of this mega tournament has significantly raised Qatar’s, and the region’s, profile globally, both for businesses looking to invest and changing perceptions towards the region. Qatar has hosted hundreds of sporting events in the past 15 years, culminating with the most recent World Cup.

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