Former Hamad International Airport COO takes the helm at Qatar Airways as the airline signals a new phase of growth and global expansion
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Airport
Dubai most expensive Middle East airport to get stranded at, Doha the cheapest – report
New report reveals overnight delays at DXB cost travelers AED 485, nearly double what passengers pay at Doha’s Hamad International
Doha
UFC makes Qatar debut with fight night Doha in November
The event will take place on Saturday, November 22, and will take place at Doha’s ABHA Arena, which is described as a state-of-the-art facility
Bain & Company
Bain & Company doubles Doha office size in Qatar growth push
The firm’s expanded presence signals continued confidence in Qatar’s market as the country pushes forward with economic diversification plans after hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Doha
Qatar signs 5-year agreement with GSMA to host MWC Doha
The inaugural edition of the event will take place on 25-26 November 2025 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center
airport operations
Qatar’s Hamad International Airport tests autonomous buses, baggage tractors in regional first
Equipped with advanced technologies such as GPS, AI-driven systems, and various intelligent sensors and lidars, these vehicles are designed to enhance operational safety and efficiency
Doha
Qatar luxury watch, jewellery demand booms as global luxury spending remains flat
Despite its relatively small population, Qatar’s per capita revenue in this sector highlights the country’s strong purchasing power and enduring appetite for premium timepieces and jewellery
adventure tourism
Banana Island Resort Doha unveils highest outdoor rope course with $83 entry
Entry to Adventure Park starts at $83
Doha
Qatar announces Lusail Tram expansion
Qatar Ministry of Transport announces massive boost to Lusail Tram service
Doha
UAE pavilion wins gold for best self-built pavilion at Expo 2023 Doha
Measuring 2,290 square metres, the UAE pavilion was designed by architects Bjarke Ingels Group and drew inspiration from the native Ghaf tree
Aviation
Qatar announces new flights to Uzbekistan for Summer 2024
Qatar Airways to launch flights to and from Doha to Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Doha
Qatar welcomed 4m visitors in 2023, announces calendar including Asian Cup, Doha Expo, F1, Web Summit and more
Qatar Tourism shares packed events calendar with more than 80 events, conferences, shows and tournaments
Amsterdam
Qatar Airways boosts winter travel with extra flights to Amsterdam, Bangkok, Barcelona, Belgrade and Miami
Qatar Airways announces additional flights to global destinations
Airline operations
Vistara to launch direct flight service to Doha from Mumbai
The new service is scheduled to begin on December 15 and will operate four flights per week using Vistara’s A321neo aircraft
Doha
Tata Group arm Tanishq opens 2 new stores in Doha, expanding GCC presence
This takes the total number of Tanishq stores in the GCC to 11
Air India
Air India to launch new flight service to Doha from Kochi
The carrier said the new launch is in line with its commitment to expand connectivity
Beijing
Qatar Airways and Xiamen Airlines announce codeshare deal
Qatar and China boost air connectivity with airline codeshare deal
