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Saudi Leadership Congratulates Qatar on Successful Hosting of World Cup

Qatar World Cup Mohammed bin Salman Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani King Salman bin Abdulaziz Two Holy Mosques (Organization) FIFA World Cup

Argentina's captain and forward #10 Lionel Messi lifts the FIFA World Cup Trophy as he celebrate with teammates winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022. (AFP)

The Saudi leadership congratulated Qatar on its successful hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz dispatched a cable of congratulations to Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

He hoped Qatar would achieve more accomplishments, wishing its people progress and prosperity.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a similar cable to Sheikh Tamim.

He wished Qatar further progress and success.

Ahead of the World Cup, Crown Prince Mohammed had ordered all Saudi ministries and government agencies to provide additional support or facilitations to Qatar to help it host the global tournament.

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