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.

Musafir.com opens new corporate office in Qatar

Musafir.com,  an online travel agency in the UAE, has inaugurated its new office in Doha, Qatar to meet growing travel demands.

Travelex opens store at Al Doha Al Jadeda Metro Station

Travelex, has launched its 13th store in Qatar at Qatar Rail’s Al Doha Al Jadeda station on the Doha Metro Red Line.  

Agoda rolls out ‘Champion Deals’ for football fans

Agoda has observed a 26% increase in searches for stays in Dubai and a 20% increase across the wider region (Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, Dammam, Abu Dhabi, Muscat and Manama) as Indian fans choose easily accessible surrounding states to base themselves for the sporting spectacle.

Sporting events to boost ME tourism by 30%

Musafir.com, has revealed in its bi-annual travel trend report that sporting events will augment the tourism and hospitality economy up to 30% in the region.

Qatar pauses visit visas during FIFA World Cup 2022

Qatar has announced the suspension of visitors through its air, land, and marine borders during the FIFA World Cup 2022, from 1 November to 23 December, allowing only Hayya Cardholders during the World Cup.

Qatar welcomes football fans

Fans have came to the inaugural match at the stadium, set to host FIFA World Cup final. Lusail stadium is set in the smart city of Lusail and minutes away from theme parks, shopping, and dining destinations.

Qatar to reopen Doha International Airport

Qatar will reopen Doha International Airport next week, ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022 that is expected to draw more than a million visitors.

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Qatar is the most open country for visas in ME – UNWTO

Qatar has become the most open country in the Middle East and the 8th most open in the world in terms of visa facilitation.

Qatar offers visa-free entry to Indians

Citizens of 80 countries, including India can now enter Qatar visa-free. Besides Indians, travellers from the UK, the US, Canada,