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Visit Qatar, in partnership with the Qatar Challenge Racing Club (Samla), has announced the launch of the second edition of the Samla International Race, with registration now open to male and female participants from around the world. This collaboration forms part of a strategic partnership between the two parties spanning three years, from 2027 to 2029. Set to take place on January 23, 2027, between Sealine and Khor Al Adaid, the second edition of the race will welcome participants to compete…

23rd edition to take place from 26 April to 1 May 2027 The 22nd edition of the Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition (DJWE) concluded on 3 October at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), following a six-day run that welcomed more than 34,000 visitors. Organised by Qatar Tourism, brought you by Visit Qatar and officially sponsored by QNB Group, this year’s edition brought together more than 50 exhibitors representing 500 brands from 30 countries, alongside the Qatari Designers Pavilion…

Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition (DJWE) 2026 opened to the public on September 28 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC). The opening was attended by His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of Interior alongside several ministers, ambassadors, and other distinguished guests. The 22nd edition, which is owned b…

As the world marks World Tourism Day 2026 under the theme “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism,” Qatar is already putting that ambition into practice, using AI and connected technology to reshape the visitor journey around the evolving needs and expectations of today’s traveller. For visitors, technology can now support almost every stage of a trip. Before travelling, they can use Visit Qatar’s AI Trip Concierge to build a personalised itinerary and access up-to-date d…

Held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Qatar Tourism is set to host the 22nd edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE), taking place from 28 September to 3 October at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC). Bringing together more than 49 exhibitors representing over 500 brands, DJWE will showcase an extensive selection of jewellery and watch collections from Qatar…

Held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Qatar Tourism is set to host the 22nd edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE), taking place from 28 September to 3 October at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC). Bringing together more than 49 exhibitors representing over 500 brands, DJWE will showcase an extensive selection of jewellery and watch collections from Qatar…

H.E. Saad bin Ali Al-Kharji, Chairman of Qatar Tourism, participated in the 10th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministerial Meeting for Tourism Officials held in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain on Thursday, 10 September 2026, where he affirmed the importance of building on the resilience of the Gulf tourism sector and moving from cooperation to a more integrated and competitive tourism integration. During his participation, His Excellency highlighted the development of joint tourism packages, acceler…

Qatar Tourism has announced that the Hayya platform has been awarded Silver in the Technical Innovation of the Year in Government Technology category at the 2026 Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence, recognising its continued evolution as a digital platform driving AI-enabled, automated and intelligently integrated government services. Since 2024, Hayya has advanced from a visitor entry platform into a connected national digital ecosystem supporting Qatar’s tourism, government services a…

Qatar Tourism has announced that the Hayya platform has been awarded Silver in the Technical Innovation of the Year in Government Technology category at the 2026 Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence, recognising its continued evolution as a digital platform driving AI-enabled, automated and intelligently integrated government services. Since 2024, Hayya has advanced from a visitor entry platform into a connected national digital ecosystem supporting Qatar’s tourism, government services and major international events. Its e-visa processing ecosystem now unifies identity verification, approvals, payments, notifications and access servi

In Celebration of World Environment Day, Visit Qatar Highlights the Country’s Leading Sustainable Experiences and Landmarks In celebration of World Environment Day on June 5, Visit Qatar is highlighting a diverse range of sustainable tourism destinations and experiences that reflect the State of Qatar’s unwavering commitment to sustainable development and responsible tourism. In alignment with the Qatar National Vision 2030 and the National Tourism Strategy 2030, sustainability continues to play a pivotal role in the development of the country’s tourism sector. This is achieved through the expansion of sustainable infrastruc