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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…

Visit Qatar has received a GCC-level award recognising Outstanding Companies in Workforce Nationalisation, with Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi, Chief Executive Officer of Visit Qatar, receiving the award from His Excellency Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, during a ceremony held on the sidelines of the 12th meeting of the GCC Committee of Ministers of Labour in Manama, Bahrain. The regional recognition reflects Visit Qatar’s strategic commitme…

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…

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…

UFC FIGHT NIGHT returns to Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena on November 21, 2026 Visit Qatar has announced the return of UFC® FIGHT NIGHT to Doha, taking place at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena on Saturday, November 21, 2026, following the success of the inaugural event in Qatar last year. The return of UFC to Doha forms part of Visit Qatar’s continued efforts to strengthen the country’s year-round calendar of major international sporting events and attract audiences from Qatar and…

Visit Qatar signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with TT-Travel LLC (FUN&SUN), one of the leading tour operators on Russian and CIS markets, on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai. The partnership will launch a dedicated charter flight programme connecting several airports in Russia directly to Hamad International Airport (Doha) from October 2026. Under the agreement, Visit Qatar and FUN&SUN will collaborate on a dedicated charter programme designed to…

Visit Qatar returns for its second edition as the presenting partner of the Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar 2026, taking place from 28 July to 1 August in West Sussex, United Kingdom. Visit Qatar’s partnership with one of the most prestigious fixtures in the British flat racing calendar continues to build on the strong foundations laid in 2025, reflecting Qatar’s sustained commitment to international sport and its long-standing relationship with Goodwood Racecourse. In a landmark announcement for 2026, Visit Qatar has confirmed a significant increase to the prize money of the Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes, making it

Multiple Global Martial Arts Spectacles to Return to Qatar from March 2027 July 27, 2026 – Doha, Qatar: ONE Championship™ (ONE), the world’s largest martial arts organization, and Visit Qatar have announced the renewal of their landmark three-year partnership, bringing a series of ONE’s globally celebrated martial arts events back to Qatar starting March 2027. Building on the success of ONE 166 in 2024 and ONE 171 in 2025, the partnership reflects the continued impact of hosting ONE events in Qatar. Over the next three years, Visit Qatar and ONE will host multiple flagship events in Qatar featuring World Championship bou

Building on strong regional momentum, with GCC visitors contributing significantly to the festival’s growing success and appeal Qatar Calendar has announced the return of the Qatar Toy Festival (QTF) in 2026 under the slogan ‘More to Imagine, A Whole World of Fun’. The festival will take place at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) from 1 to 31 July, spanning more than 22,000 sqm across four halls. This year’s edition marks the largest and most immersive iteration of the festival to date. As part of Visit Qatar’s ‘Hala Summer’ campaign, QTF 2026 evolves into a fully integrated entertainment exper

Visit Qatar officially inaugurated the 15th edition of the Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) at the 974 Stadium Precinct, marking the opening of one of Qatar’s longest-running cultural festivals. The ceremony was attended by Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, alongside senior officials, partners, and guests. The opening day featured a curated cultural programme, including a Qatari Fajri performance inspired by the nation’s pearl-diving heritage, Mexican and Canadian cultural showcases presented as part of the Year of Culture ‘Qatar, Canada and Mexico’, an