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Airlines and Aviation

Finnair swings into 2023 with super sale

Finnair has launched its first sale of 2023, as it gears up to celebrate its centenary later this year. The new promotion has been specifically tailored to UK customers, with a range of the airline’s most popular destinations on sale.

Features

Feel winter in Qatar

Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism reveal exciting entertainment events from the “Feel Winter in Qatar” campaign during the launch of the third edition of the Qatar balloon festival

Consumer

Dubai kicked off the new year by scrapping a 30 per cent tax on alcohol sales

Dubai ended its 30 per cent tax on alcohol sales in the sheikhdom on January 1 and made its required liquor licenses free to obtain, ending a long-standing source of revenue for its ruling family to apparently further boost its tourism to the emirate.

Global

Qatar resumes Visa on Arrival starting 23 Dec

Starting December 23, Qatar’s Visa on Arrival policies will be reinstated, replacing Hayya card requirements.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair completes hat-trick of Doha routes

Finnair is launching daily flights from Helsinki to Doha, as it continues to expand its Asian network. This route follows in the footsteps of Finnair’s recently launched flights from Copenhagen and Stockholm to Doha.

Finance

Mastercard brings Apple Pay to customers in Kuwait

Mastercard brings Apple Pay to its cardholders in Kuwait. Apple Pay is providing a safer, more secure and private way to pay that helps customers avoid handing their payment card to someone else, touching physical buttons or exchanging cash — and uses the power of iPhone to protect every transaction.

Finance

Mastercard partners with My Book Qatar

Mastercard has partnered with My Book Qatar to provide cardholders from across the world access to hundreds of local offers and discounts as part of its Priceless program when they visit Qatar during November and December 2022.

Consumer

Explore Qatar’s pearl diving and boat cruise through a Priceless experience with Mastercard

Mastercard unveils a series of local experiences set within the dynamic landscape of Qatar. From a traditional boat cruise to delving into the rich pearl diving history, Mastercard is inviting cardholders to explore the sights, sounds, and history of Qatar.

Global

Penalty kick: vapers at Qatar 2022 World Cup face hefty fines or even prison

Severe penalties for vaping can include three months in prison or fines of up to 10,000 riyals (around USD 2.6k). Soccer fans heading to the 2022 World Cup are being warned by smoking cessation experts at Vape Club not to vape while in Qatar, where vaping is illegal and violators face imprisonment or heavy fines.