Qatar
Qatar resumes Visa on Arrival starting 23 Dec
Starting December 23, Qatar’s Visa on Arrival policies will be reinstated, replacing Hayya card requirements.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Qatar Airways celebrates opening of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is officially underway and Qatar Airways, as the official airline of the journey, is marking the month-long tournament with special football-themed experiences at the stadiums and at fan zones across the country.
Taking the FIFA experience to new heights with Al Khoory
Al Khoory Hotels, part of the Al Khoory Group’s hospitality division, will be helping football fans deal with the nerve-wracking drama as it unfolds in Qatar during this month’s World Cup.
flydubai introduces two new aircraft with special Argentina national football team livery
flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has unveiled a special livery on two of its latest Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft as part of its regional partnership with the Argentine Football Association (AFA).
FIFA World Cup makes air connectivity take off in ME
Mabrian Technologies, the Travel Intelligence provider, has conducted a study about the impact of the FIFA World Cup on the air connectivity in Qatar.
Indian Embassy in Qatar launches helpline for FIFA World Cup 2022 Fans
Indian fans heading to Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be able to reach out to a dedicated Indian Embassy helpline in case of any emergency or to seek the required help.
Football fans on epic ‘Electric Car to Qatar’ trip, supported by MG
A four-man team of Welsh football supporters is undertaking an epic, 5,000-mile journey across Europe and Middle East in an MG electric vehicle, as they make their way to Qatar for the highlight of the global footballing calendar.
Saudi Arabia updates procedures for travel to Qatar
Saudi Arabia has updated travel procedures for those wishing to travel to Qatar as of November 1 as they must obtain a Hayya card to enter the gulf country hosting the World Cup for the first time.
Qatar removes pre-arrival covid test from Nov 1
Qatar is to drop pre-arrival COVID-19 tests before the World Cup, the Health Ministry said, weeks after announcing that the million-plus incoming fans do not need vaccinations.
Qatar Airways to hire 10,000 employees for World Cup 2022
Qatar Airways is looking to hire at least 10,000 staff as part of World Cup 2022 preparations. The hiring is to ensure Qatar Airways is prepared to handle the inflow of passengers for the football tournament and to accommodate the post-pandemic expansion.
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