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Checking in? Qatar unveils over 100 hotels ahead of FIFA 2022 World Cup

The new properties are part of Qatar’s mission to become a world-leading destination with aims to welcome tourists from all over the world. Qatar has revealed that it will be…

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Calling all beach lovers: Three new resorts to open in Qatar

Following an increase in demand for local holiday destinations due travel restrictions, the government announces plans to build three new beach resorts. Most people in Qatar would have noticed the…

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News

New free four-day transit visa now available in Qatar

The free 96-hour transit visa is available to all Qatar Airways passengers with layovers of five or more hours at HIA, regardless of nationality.

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News

Qatar tourism numbers still down from last year

In a statement yesterday, the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) said the country received 2.18 million visitors from January to September 2016.

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Photos

Here’s a list of Qatar’s eight most important landmarks

Life-size photo frames have been set up at these spots as part of a World Tourism Day competition being held this week to encourage residents to explore the nation.

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Culture

Eid Al Adha celebrations in Qatar to run for seven days

The exact date of the holiday has yet to be declared, but is estimated to be around Sept. 11.

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Photos

Qatar Summer Festival to open tonight with new ‘Entertainment City’

The DECC has been transformed as part of the Qatar Tourism Authority's monthlong Summer Festival, and will begin welcoming visitors at 7pm.

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Life

Five things to know about the upcoming Summer Festival in Qatar

The event aims to attract more tourists from outside of the country, as well as provide entertainment to residents during the normally quiet month of August.

News

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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