airport Archives

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DN Special Reports

Does HIA deserve its World’s Best Airport title?

Hamad International Airport was recently named the world’s best airport, but what does the public think? The majority of Qatar’s public believes that Hamad International Airport [HIA] needs various adjustments…

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Doha among top 10 busiest international routes in the region

Doha had one of the largest volumes of scheduled airline seats in the region during April. The Doha to London Heathrow route was ranked among the top 10 busiest international…

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Travel
News

Qatar records surge in GCC and European visitors

The Gulf nation is easing travel restrictions and requirements in an effort to grow the travel and tourism sector’s contribution to GDP. Qatar has witnessed a significant rise in the…

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Travel
News

Qatar introduces new passengers tax at its airports

The new mandatory passenger fees will be implemented starting 1st April and will include tax on security and air freight infrastructure. Passengers arriving, leaving, or transiting through Hamad International Airport…

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News

Qatar, Turkey and UAE vie to operate Kabul airport

Technical teams from Doha and Ankara were able to help resume civilian operations at Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International Airport following the collapse of the previous Afghan government. Qatar, Turkey and…

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News

Qatar condemns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia’s Abha Airport

A drone attack on Abha airport in Saudi Arabia injured eight people. Qatar has voiced its strong condemnation and denunciation of two attacks attempts on Saudi Arabia’s Abha Airport, a…

2 min

Travel

Qatar emerges as third ‘trending destination’ on Tripadvisor 2021 list

Qatar’s tourism industry has strived despite the global Covid-19 pandemic, with Doha ranking third on Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2021. Doha has secured third place on the ‘Trending Destination’ list…

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Confused about Qatar’s travel rules? This interactive guide eases your journey

The interactive guide allows travellers to be informed on all country specific restrictions and requirements needed to return to Qatar. Qatar’s Government Communications Office (GCO) has introduced a new interactive…

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News

Qatar customs thwarts attempt to smuggle illegal pills in cans of beans

Qatar customs have thwarted an attempt to smuggle illegal substances into the country using food cans. Some 2,805 lyrica pills were found stuffed inside a shipment of baked bean cans…

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