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‘Misinformed alarmism’: Aviation experts hit back at criticism of ‘unprepared’ Qatar airport

Tasked with the position of main point of contact between the Gulf country and an estimated 1.2 million visitors from around the globe, Qatar’s airports are set to witness flights…

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International visitors to Qatar spent more than 50 billion riyals in 2021

Travel and tourism generated QAR 67.6 billion, or 10.3% of Qatar’s GDP, in 2021, according to the report. Qatar recorded international visitor spending of QAR 52.1 billion in 2021, which…

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Qatar sets health insurance fee for incoming visitors

Visitors to Qatar can now obtain a QAR50 riyal per month entry visa health insurance. Authorities in Qatar have set a health insurance fee for tourists entering Qatar by visa,…

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Qataris spent billions on travel in the first half of 2022: report

This year marked a 43% increase in travel costs compared to last year. Qataris spent QAR 21.3 billion on travel during the first six months of 2022, according to local…

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Qatar Airways ups London flights to record seven times a day

Up to four London-Doha flights will take flight per hour between British Airlines and Qatar Airways. In a record-breaking number, Qatar Airways will soon increase its flights to London Heathrow…

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Expansion, expansion: World Cup host Qatar can handle ‘100 flights per hour’

The Gulf nation is expecting 1,600 air traffic movements per day during the mega event, less than 60 days from now. Qatar’s airports will accommodate around 100 flights per hour during…

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Qatar visitor visas temporarily suspended during World Cup

Only those who have bought a match ticket are eligible to apply online for the Hayya card. Qatar will only permit Hayya cardholders to enter the country through air, land, and…

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Saudi-Qatar land border to welcome 4,000 visitors per hour during World Cup

Abu Samra border crossing can now handle double the amount of visitors thanks to new expansion plans. The Abu Samra border crossing’s capacity has been doubled to 4,000 people per…

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Greener scenes sprout up across Qatar as mangroves double in size

Mangrove ecosystems store significant amounts of carbon in the soil, leaves, and branches, significantly tackling carbon emissions. In a hopeful step toward a greener future, the Gulf nation’s authorities have…

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