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Pan-GCC visa ‘on the table’ as Gulf region seeks to attract more visitors

A report released by HSBC last month recorded a “strong performance” in tourism recovery in the Middle East. The United Arab Emirates is reviewing plans to lift the visa requirement…

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Number of visitors to Qatar almost doubles since last year

Compared to July 2022, the number of visitors has increased by 91.4 percent. Qatar drew in 287,963 visitors during the month of July, according to official figures, despite scorching temperatures…

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Here are Doha’s most visited destinations for summer 2023, according to Uber

Doha has emerged as a year-round hotspot, according to this new Uber report. Doha has appeared to shatter its traditional summer snooze as tourists and residents flocked to its vibrant…

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Need a beach day? Here are 15 spots to check out in Qatar

Qatar now boasts 15 beaches to accommodate visitors and residents alike, the Ministry of Municipality announced, pointing to a range of newly developed as well as recently-renovated hot spots. The…

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‘Fully electronic’: Plans underway to digitise Abu Samra crossing between Qatar and Saudi Arabia

The General Authority of Customs has initiated an effort to make the Abu Samra border 100% electronic. Qatar is set to transform its land border crossing with Saudi Arabia fully…

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UK’s smart visa app to ease travel for Qataris, British envoy says

Qataris will be among the first to access the new e-visa scheme for the UK starting October 2023. A smart application is currently being developed by authorities in the UK…

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Kwita Izina: Rwanda’s gorilla naming ceremony and celebration of conservation

Doha News travelled with RwandAir to attend the annual Gorilla Naming Ceremony in Rwanda, alongside esteemed celebrities and dignitaries. Rwanda’s commitment to conservation extends beyond preserving its breathtaking landscapes to…

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Perth Airport joins calls to reverse ban on extra Qatar Airways flights

The rejection is thought to have been influenced by strong opposition from Qantas and a major legal issue that occurred at Doha’s Hamad International Airport in 2020, though officials have…

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Qatar Airways passengers to get free entry to Expo 2023 Doha

The six-month event marks Qatar’s inaugural A1 International Horticultural Exhibition and is scheduled to occur from October 2023 until March 2024. Qatar Airways has unveiled plans to distribute complimentary admission…

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