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Qatar received just over 765 000 visitors during the first two weeks of the World Cup, according to an organisers’ report obtained by Reuters, falling short of the country’s expectations for an influx of 1.2 million during the month-long event.

The tournament in Qatar, the first to be held in the Middle East, is considered one of the most expensive in terms of tickets, hotels and alcohol, sales of which are restricted.The tournament in Qatar, the first to be held in the Middle East, is considered one of the most expensive in terms of tickets, hotels and alcohol, sales of which are restricted.

The December 7 report was prepared by the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy , which organises the tournament, and said that the first 17 days of the World Cup saw 765 859 international visitors, more than half of whom have now departed. Fewer international visitors than originally forecast led to an unexpected glut of accommodation but has also averted major over-crowding or traffic headaches in Qatar, the smallest country by both population and area to host the World Cup.

 

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Why is SABC spreading propaganda from western media king of propagandists(Reuters)?

Far short

Fok this country and fok this world cup in December. Never got a chance to watch a single match, I've go way too much to do in this lovely summer festive season.

Maybe if they allowed drinking in stadiums & alphabet people to market themselves...

The reason for not reaching the target is their rules

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