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Visitors to Qatar exceed pre-pandemic levels, marking six-year high

This year’s World Cup is the most expensive FIFA tournament in history, costing $220 billion, almost 20 times what Russia spent in 2018. Qatar welcomed nearly 180,000 visitors in October,…

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Travel and health rules you need to know before heading to World Cup in Qatar

The World Cup will kick off on November 20. Qatari authorities have announced a new set of guidelines for visitors planning to flock to the country to attend the upcoming…

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Qatar set to welcome 6.2 million visitors by 2028 in post World Cup boom

The World Cup is expected to place Qatar on top of the global map for travel, experts say. Around 6.2 million visitors are expected to flock to the Gulf nation…

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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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Spanish hiker goes missing during walk from Spain to Qatar for World Cup

A Spanish football fan who was attempting to travel 4,300 miles to Qatar on foot has allegedly been reported missing. Spanish national Santiago Sánchez Cogedor has allegedly gone missing during…

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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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‘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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Crossing Saudi-Qatar land border for the World Cup? Here’s all you should know

The Abu Samra border crossing with Saudi Arabia has been expanded to welcome fans, with improved facilities, free parking and a capacity to receive 4,000 travellers every hour. Fans coming…

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