These Images Do Not Feature Mohammed bin Salman’s Recent Visit to Qatar
The Claim
Two photos show Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arriving at the opening ceremony of the 2022 World Cup.
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Two photos purportedly showing Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arriving in Qatar for the World Cup opening ceremony have circulated on social media.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating photos and found the claim to be misleading.
After conducting a reverse image search, Misbar found the circulating photos to be outdated.
The first widely disseminated photo shows Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Mohammed bin Salman in a car in Qatar on December 9, 2021.
It depicts their visit to Lusail Stadium, one of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 stadiums.
Sabq Online Newspaper published the photo on December 9, 2021.
Past Visit to Doha by Mohammed bin Salman
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Doha in December 2021 as part of a tour of Gulf nations.
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar welcomed Crown Prince Mohammed at the airport.
The visit occurred after Saudi Arabia resolved the diplomatic issue that divided the region, damaged social ties, and broke up a long-standing Gulf coalition.
Sheikh Tamim called Prince Mohammed his brother and said they discussed ways to expand their collaboration and promote regional security and stability.
The Lusail Stadium, one of the FIFA World Cup stadiums for 2022, was visited by Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2021.
World Leaders Attended Qatar’s World Cup Ceremony
Most of the world's leaders in attendance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Qatar on Sunday were from the Arab region.
The Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, was a prominent attendee at the opening ceremony.
More than 22 presidents and officials attended Qatar's World Cup opening ceremony.
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