Qatar’s official tourism platform is expanding its digital offer catalogue beyond Doha’s hotels, restaurants and urban attractions. The Visit Qatar app promotes exclusive savings of up to 50%, while its public platform currently presents more than 300 offers and deals. That inventory includes a half-day desert safari featuring Khor Al Udaid and a stand-up paddleboarding
Qatar is strengthening its appeal to Indian travellers by joining a growing international network accepting India’s Unified Payments Interface at participating merchants. UPI acceptance in Qatar began with Qatar Duty Free at Hamad International Airport before extending through supported payment terminals. The development gives eligible Indian visitors a familiar QR-based method for purchases during overseas
Saudi Arabia’s tourism transformation is gaining momentum as stronger links with the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and other Gulf countries create new regional travel opportunities. Aviation connectivity, cross-border demand and complementary destination experiences are helping the Kingdom attract leisure travellers, business visitors, families and cultural explorers. The expanding network also supports Saudi Vision 2030, which
Qatar, Bahrain and other Gulf destinations are strengthening their international tourism strategies through inclusive visitor programmes, major sporting events, cultural experiences and more accessible visa systems. The regional push comes during a complex period for Middle East travel. Recent official advisories have warned that escalating tensions could cause flight cancellations, short-notice airspace closures and other
Qatar Airways has expanded its summer network to more than 160 global destinations, giving Doha a stronger role in international tourism, long-haul aviation, stopover travel, and global passenger movement during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. The airline’s summer 2026 network restoration adds 26 destinations across key markets, reconnecting travellers to important
Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Israel, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Jordan, and several other Middle Eastern destinations are facing a severe tourism downturn as escalating tensions linked to the Iran crisis continue disrupting flights, hotel occupancy, travel demand, and investment activity across the region. The ongoing geopolitical instability is rapidly reshaping global travel patterns
Hamad International Airport resumes flights in phases, strengthening Qatar tourism, Doha travel, and international flight operations in 2026.
Qatar’s Hamad International Airport resumes global flight operations. Explore Qatar tourism, aviation news, and international travel updates for 2026.
