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Singapore pushes Qatar to second place in ‘World Best Airport’ title

Hamad International Airport earns the best airport in the Middle East award for the sixth consecutive year. Changi Airport in Singapore has reclaimed the title of greatest airport in the…

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101% surge in passengers at Qatar’s Hamad International Airport in 2022

The country welcomed 244,261 visitors from the GCC in December 2022, an annual increase of 447.5%. With a year-over-year increase of 101% and the arrival of more than 35 million passengers,…

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Qatar claims sovereign immunity in $10mn lawsuit over airport strip search: reports

Each litigant could receive $2 million if the case involving the five Australian women goes to trial, bringing the total payout to $10 million. Qatar is reportedly attempting to claim…

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Qatar sees 64% rise in visitors in January

The country welcomed 244,261 visitors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in December 2022, an annual increase of 447.5%. Qatar recorded a 64.4% increase in air passengers in the past month,…

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Orchard: Hamad Airport’s stunning new ‘jungle-like’ expansion in pictures

With natural light fostering a calming atmosphere , the area’s unique design enables trees and plants to easily adapt to the internal conditions and grow over the course of the…

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Old Doha international airport kicks into gear as 13 global airlines prepare for Qatar flights

Authorities set in action plans to increase the capacity to accommodate over 58 million passengers annually because they expect over a million people during the World Cup time alone. Thirteen…

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Qatar’s airport sees 74% surge in passengers amid pre-World Cup tourism boom

Qatar’s main airport has yet again documented a significant increase in aircraft and passenger movement. Qatar’s main Hamad International Airport has recorded a spectacular increase of 74% in passengers compared…

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New airport car parking charges apply as curbside access closes for public

Visitors to Doha’s main airports will no longer be given vehicle access to curbside drop-off or pick-up, as new rules become effective on Monday. According to a released statement, passengers…

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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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