Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani waves to the crowd as he arrives with FIFA President Gianni Infantino for the World Cup opening ceremony at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Doha. The Emir, speaking at the opening ceremony, said the event gathered people of all nationalities and beliefs. "From Qatar, from the Arab world, I welcome everyone to the World Cup 2022," he said. "How lovely it is that people can put aside what divides them to celebrate their diversity and what brings them together all at once," the Emir added.
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