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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Sports Minister Hosts World Football Leaders at Saudi House in Qatar

Saudi Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal hosted on Friday Qatari officials and several officials from international football federations at the Saudi House zone in Doha. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal hosted on Friday Qatari officials and several officials from international football federations at the Saudi House zone in Doha on the sidelines of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, reported the Saudi Press Agency. 

Guests included President of the Asian Football Confederation, Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, Sheikh Joa'an bin Hamad Al Thani, Sheikh Ahmed Fahd Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Qatari Minister of Sports and Youth Salah bin Ghanem Al-Ali, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin. 

A dinner banquet was thrown in honor of the guests, who toured the Saudi House and were briefed on its activities. 

Saudi House has held over 21 activities at ten pavilions. It offers fans an integrated cultural, social and entertainment experience that highlights the Saudi people’s culture, heritage and passion for football. 

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