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The World Cup takes place in Qatar from November 21 to December 18, the first time the tournament has been held in the Middle East.
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Hamad Mohammed regularly drives from the UAE to Qatar through Saudi Arabia for work. All photos: Hamad Mohammed
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He says the journey takes about seven hours.
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The road trip could become part of plans for many international football fans priced out of expensive flights to Qatar for the World Cup this year.
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The World Cup takes place in Qatar from November 21 to December 18, the first time the tournament has been held in the Middle East.
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Hamad Mohammed regularly drives from the UAE to Qatar through Saudi Arabia for work. All photos: Hamad Mohammed
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He says the journey takes about seven hours.
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The road trip could become part of plans for many international football fans priced out of expensive flights to Qatar for the World Cup this year.
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The World Cup takes place in Qatar from November 21 to December 18, the first time the tournament has been held in the Middle East.
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Nick Webster
13 February, 2022
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