Qatar expects the football World Cup in November to add as much as $17 billion to its economy, lower than a previous estimate of $20 billion. Amid concerns over accommodation for the 1.2 million fans expected to fly in, organizers said more rooms will be made available for visitors.
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(Bloomberg) — Qatar expects the football World Cup in November to add as much as $17 billion to its economy, lower than a previous estimate of $20 billion. Amid concerns over accommodation for the 1.2 million fans expected to fly in, organizers said more rooms will be made available for visitors.
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