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Examining Qatar’s Fashion Hub Ambitions

Doha has attracted major fashion retail investment ahead of this month’s FIFA World Cup but the Qatari capital’s ability to attract overseas shoppers long-term remains uncertain.
An aerial view of Al Janoub stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar. Al Janoub stadium is a host venue of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 starting in November.
An aerial view of Al Janoub stadium, a host venue of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 starting in November. (Getty Images)

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