Qatar’s Hamad Port to become fully operational this week
The old port near the Museum of Islamic Art will be closed to all commercial ships from Dec. 1.
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Minister: QR2 billion overhaul of Doha Port to begin in 2017
The Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) has previously announced plans to create a dedicated terminal for cruise ships at the site, as part of an ongoing push to attract more visitors to the country.
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Revamp of Doha Port into cruise ship terminal to start this year
The QTA is increasing efforts to market the country as a cruise ship destination and said this week that German operator TUI Cruises would dock seven vessels, carrying up to 17,500 passengers, in Qatar during the 2017-18 season.
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As Hamad Port gears up for more traffic, Corniche congestion to ease
By the end of this year, vessels carrying livestock and automobiles will start unloading at the new $7.4 billion (QR27 billion) port, which is located in Umm Al-Houl near Mesaieed. “We’re beginning to look like a port now,” one official said.
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Fishing boat catches fire near Doha Port
The cause of the fire is unknown, but one man is being treated for second-degree burns.
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