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The event provided a unique platform that showcased the rich heritage of the State of Qatar and its long-standing passion for equestrian sports. The event included carefully selected elements, including vivid portrait drawings that embody the long-standing traditions of race day, a dedicated station for engraving letters on horse-inspired leather pieces as personal souvenirs, as well as a heritage corner that allows visitors to pull a roll from a traditional pearl diving basket, each scroll bearing an Arabic proverb that reflects the wisdom of the folklore, creating an authentic experience that connects visitors to the essence of the Qatari story. His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Doha Bid Committee for the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, visited Visit Qatar’s Visit Qatar event as part of Visit Qatar’s Qatar Goodwood Festival, accompanied by His Excellency  Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, President of Qatar Tourism and Chairman of Visit Qatar, and Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi, CEO of Visit Qatar.

Visit Qatar has announced a one-year partnership with Neta Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai, a first-of-its-kind multidisciplinary centre dedicated to celebrating arts and heritage, marking the beginning of a new chapter of global cultural encounter. This partnership reflects Visit Qatar’s commitment to establishing Qatar as a leading destination for visitors from India. Through this collaboration, Visit Qatar looks forward to welcoming Indian visitors and inviting them to discover exceptional experiences that blend luxury, heritage and world-class infrastructure. Thanks to its rich blend of authentic Arabian traditions and local heritage. Commenting on the partnership, Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi, CEO of Visit Qatar, said: “India is one of the most strategic markets for the tourism sector, as it is the second largest source market for visitors to Qatar, and this partnership with the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre comes within the framework of our vision to establish Qatar as a preferred destination for visitors from India looking for high-end and integrated tourism experiences. Through these partnerships, we aim to expand our presence in priority markets and attract more visitors with Qatar’s unique blend of cultural depth, modernity and world-class hospitality.” Devendra Bharma, CEO of Geo World, said: “We are delighted to collaborate with Visit Qatar and proud to extend the vision of our organisation and chairperson, Ms. Nita Ambani, to bring the best of India to the world and bring the best of the world to India. Through this collaboration, we aspire to transform the travel and tourism landscape by delivering a complete and enriching experience.” As part of this exceptional collaboration, a distinctive art sculpture will be launched at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, accompanied by a high-level …

Visit Qatar launches ‘Scoop on the Sea’ event as a new summer experience on the shore of West North Bay to attract visitors. This summer event held daily on the shore of West North Bay from 18 June to 13 August 2025. Based on a concept inspired by the world of ice cream, the event offers a variety of activities suitable for the whole family, including interactive competitions and live sports and entertainment shows. The event includes a busy programme, where the water festival includes kitesurfing and boarding shows, a rowing fashion festival, as well asunique activities such asFoam Family Party , and a virtual reality experience to simulate Formula 1 cars, where visitors can enter a cockpit that simulates Formula 1 racing with virtual reality technology. The ecosports competition allows participants to compete on stationary bikes designed to convert kinetic energy into usable energy. Theair show also includes a series of smoke and flags shows. Daily entertainment programs includecarnival games, air jumping park, photo corner and open sports sessions.Interactive activities include pedestrian shows on long sticks, children’s shows, mime shows, musical performances, family challenge track, sand castle building competitions, trips to Safliya Island, bodyweight movement competitions, volleyball and basketball tournaments. Visitors will also have a variety of food and beverage options available throughout the event. The event will be held from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on weekdays, and from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm on weekends (Friday and Saturday). The entrance fee is QAR 35 for adults on weekdays and QAR 50 on weekends, with free entry for children under 12 years old and seniors over 60 years old. Tickets can also be purchased through the event website.

Jassim AlMahmoud – PR & Communications Director – Visit Qatar in a special interview with TravTalk ME shared that their presence at  ITB China 2025 was most successful and their intention to expand their presence next year with the positive feedback received as they participated for the first time. “ITB China is a very important event for us for two key reasons: first, the exceptional quality and professionalism associated with the ITB brand; and second, the high caliber of exhibitors and potential partners participating in the show. We are here to build meaningful partnerships, but most importantly, to deepen our engagement with the Chinese market—which we consider a Tier 1 source market for Qatar. This is my first visit to China, and already it is clear that the country offers immense opportunities. China’s vast population and its growing appetite for international tourism make it a key focus in our global tourism strategy. But to truly attract Chinese travellers, we must understand their preferences and expectations. We’ve already identified that gastronomy, shopping, cultural experiences, and family-friendly attractions are particularly appealing to Chinese tourists. Fortunately, Qatar can offer all of these. From luxury shopping and world-class cuisine to rich heritage and attractions suited for travelers of all ages, we are confident in our ability to cater to Chinese guests. We are seeing solid growth from this market. For example, in 2023 we welcomed 56,000 Chinese visitors, and in 2024 we’ve recorded a 28% increase—a clear sign of rising interest. To support this momentum, we are actively expanding our partnerships. We brought 10 partners from Doha with us to ITB China this year. And based on what we’ve experienced here, we’re seriously considering …

As part of Visit Qatar’s commitment to digital innovation and smart tourism, an official WhatsApp channel has been launched, offering an interactive and live platform that allows visitors and residents to view Qatar’s top tourist attractions, cultural events and major activities in real time. The new channel provides a seamless subscription experience that acts as a one-way communication tool, where selected updates are sent directly to users’ phones, ensuring that they receive reliable and personalized information tailored to their interests. Subscribers benefit from interactive media content, polls and instant alerts, reflecting Visit Qatar’s use of WhatsApp – one of the world’s most widely used social media platforms – as an innovative and accessible tool that supports its overall digital strategy. WhatsApp is available to international visitors wishing to plan their trip to Qatar, as well as residents looking for constant updates on the unique events, landmarks and experiences in the country. This initiative underscores Visit Qatar’s pioneering role in driving innovation to enhance tourism experiences.

Visit Qatar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with flynas Airways to boost travel between Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Under the agreement, the two parties will cooperate to explore opportunities to operate additional flights between Qatar and Saudi Arabia, in conjunction with hosting major events and tournaments, including the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™. The partnership will also focus on launching joint marketing campaigns aimed at promoting Qatar as a destination for visitors from the Saudi Arabian market. This agreement reinforces the solid foundation of cooperation between Visit Qatar and flynas, especially in the areas of enhancing air connectivity and implementing joint promotional campaigns during peak travel seasons. Through this partnership, both parties will continue to provide seamless travel experiences and enhance tourism between Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The signing ceremony was attended by Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi, CEO of Visit Qatar, along with senior Visit Qatar officials, while flynas was represented by Mr. Stéphane Majer, Chief Commercial Officer, and Mr. Abdulelah Al Eidi, Vice President of Sales.

Visit Qatar signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Satguru Travel to position Qatar as a preferred destination for African travellers and expand its presence across the continent. The MoU was signed by  Saleh Al Nisf, Middle East and Africa Senior Manager- International Markets, Visit Qatar, and Prakash Lalchandani, Vice President of Satguru Travel Group. Under the agreement, Visit Qatar and Satguru Travel will collaborate on the development of integrated, multi-channel marketing campaigns, leveraging Satguru’s extensive regional network, whilst also sharing market insights to better target and attract African visitors.

CEO of Visit Qatar participated in a high level panel session at the Qatari-Russian Economic Forum last week. He shared the commitment of Visit Qatar to review the prospects of cooperation between Qatar and Russia in the field of tourism, pointing to the importance of expanding tourism offers in line with the interests of visitors, enhancing air connectivity between Doha and major Russian cities, and simplifying visa procedures, as one of the most important incentives to increase tourist flows from Russia to Qatar. Within the framework of the visit of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to the Russian Federation, Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi, CEO of Visit Qatar, participated in a high-level panel discussion within the activities of the Qatari-Russian Economic Forum, which was held on 17 April 2025 in Moscow under the title: “Cooperation in the fields of healthcare, tourism and urban infrastructure to support national development priorities”. The session was moderated by Ms. Karina Hassan, Journalist, TV presenter and co-founder of K&K Media Productions, and was attended by H.E. Eng. Khalid Ahmed Al Obaidly, Real Estate Regulatory Authority – Real Estate, Mr. Dmitry Morozov, Chairman of Biocad, and Mr. Sergey Cheryumin, Minister of the Government of Moscow, Head of the Department of Foreign Economic and International Relations of the City of Moscow. The session highlighted investment opportunities in the tourism, urban infrastructure, and medical technologies sectors, as well as regulatory frameworks and public-private partnership models. During his intervention, the CEO of Visit Qatar reviewed the prospects of cooperation between Qatar and Russia in the field of tourism, pointing to the importance of expanding tourism offers in line with the interests of visitors, enhancing air connectivity between …

Visit Qatar in collaboration with Qatari Diar hosted the Lusail Sky Festival, which lasted for 3 days coinciding with the Eid Al Fitr holiday, the largest event of its kind in Qatar welcomed more than 340,000visitors. The festival presented an exceptional visual show that brought together more than 3,000 drones and 16 aircraft in coordinated aerial shows that included world-class acrobatic aircraft shows, skydiving, sky-writing aircraft, coloured smoke displays, fast jet shows, laser-enhanced night shows, and fireworks displays. Lusail skies were lit up by professional show teams from Qatar, Northern Europe, the United Kingdom and Germany, with the participation of123 international air show professionals. The excitement spread to the ground, where visitors enjoyed live performances, family and musical activities, as well as a selection of food from chargers and food trucks. As an event open to the public, Lusail Sky Festival is the embodiment of a commitment Visit Qatar by providing world-class experiences that are accessible and suitable for all, emphasizing Qatar’s position as a vibrant destination that attracts visitors from the region and the world.

Visit Qatar and Microsoft strengthened their collaboration to drive digital innovation in the tourism sector by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Qatar Web Summit. The MoU was signed by Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi, CEO of Visit Qatar, and Lana Khalaf, General Manager of Microsoft Qatar, marking the beginning of a new phase of partnership between the two sides. Building on the success of Visit Qatar’s Smart Travel Assistant powered by Microsoft Azure, OpenAI 4o and 4o mini technologies, the two entities will explore the latest technologies to enhance visitor experiences and improve workflows. Visit Qatar’s Smart Travel Assistant is a pioneering innovation that seamlessly integrates text, voice, content, a conversational virtual assistant, maps and an interactive layout interface, setting new standards in digital excellence in tourism. Visit Qatar and Microsoft are developing a comprehensive technology roadmap to drive digital transformation in the tourism sector and enhance visitor experiences through integrated smart and digital solutions.