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Dec 2024
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“One Nation, One Dream!” - Hammad Al-Bal...

MO ISLAM
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A short conversation taken just days ahead of the December 11th FIFA World Cup announcement. We had the pleasure to sit-down for an insightful fireside chat at the World Football Summit in Riyadh with Hammad Al-Balawi, head of the Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup Bid Unit.

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