Tourism in Qatar

Contents

• 1 Tourism in Qatar
• 2 Best times to visit Qatar
• 3 advantages of tourism in Qatar
• 4 The most prominent tourist attractions in Qatar
• 5 Contribution of tourism to the Qatari economy
• 6 Attracting tourism investment in Qatar
• 7 references

Tourism in Qatar

Qatar is characterized by a number of cultural, historical, and natural tourist areas, which make it a favorite tourist destination for many. And water skiing, in addition to performances and artistic activities that are suitable for all family members and most categories of visitors throughout the year. It is noteworthy that Qatar recently occupied an advanced position in the Middle East among the first eight centers in tourism and travel, according to the results of the survey issued by the World Economic Forum for the year 2019. ^{[1] [2]}

There are many types of tourism in Qatar , as they include marine, desert, cultural tourism, family entertainment tourism, exhibition and conference tourism, and sports tourism, in which Qatar is waiting for a big launch in the near future, as it hosts major sporting events, such as: the 17th World Championships in Athletics The FIFA World Cup in 2022. ^{[1] [3]}

Best times to visit Qatar

The months from December to February are considered the most appropriate time to visit Qatar for lovers of moderate weather, as temperatures range between 22-25 degrees Celsius in them, and it is the coldest possible in January, as temperatures range between 14-22 degrees Celsius, and suitable Both the months of March and November are lovers of warm weather; The temperatures in both of them approach 29 degrees Celsius, and the months of April and November are characterized by warm and volatile weather. It is noteworthy that the climate in Qatar is divided into two halves: the first is hot and includes the months from May to October, and the second is moderate, which includes the months from December to February. ^[4]

Advantages of tourism in Qatar

Qatar has several advantages and offers several facilities to support the tourism sector compared to other countries, the most prominent of which are the following: ^[5]

• Ease of entry to the country: Qatar has the distinction of being the first in the Middle East and the eighth in the world with regard to the ease of granting visas .
• Ease of access to the country: Qatar has the best airports in the Arab world and the world, as Hamad International Airport was awarded the third best airport in the world, and Qatar Airways connects Qatar with more than 160 destinations on six continents.
• Enjoying a high level of safety: Qatar ranks first in the world as the safest country, according to the Global Crime Index from 2017 to 2020.

The most prominent tourist attractions in Qatar

The following places are among the most prominent tourist destinations in Qatar:

• Katara Mosque: The Katara Mosque is located in the middle of the Katara Cultural Village in Doha . The design of the mosque differs from the design of typical mosques in Qatar in terms of the complexity of the design and decoration; The building is covered with a mosaic of blue bricks, in which the decorations are intertwined in red and yellow. ^[6]
• Souq Waqif: Souq Waqif is one of Doha’s most important landmarks. It was designed to mimic the nature of markets in the nineteenth century. Its shops are built of mud and designed in the old style with wooden beams and thresholds. Currently, traditional products are displayed, but in the past, the Bedouins used to sell livestock and wool. ^[7]
• Msheireb Museums: They are museums consisting of 4 separate houses that have been restored in the heritage district in Doha that tell the history of Qatar, and the theme of each museum is related either to the profession of those who lived in it before or to their vision, such as: the house of Mohammed bin Jassim, son of the founder of Qatar, which narrates the history and present of the State of Qatar, And the house of Bin Jelmoud, who cared and studied the history of slavery. ^[8]
• Museum of Islamic Art: It is characterized by a modern Islamic design, and contains many pieces of ceramics, metals, glass, ivory, textiles, wood, precious stones, coins, and Islamic artifacts dating back to the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries. ^[9]
• Doha Corniche: Doha Corniche extends for seven kilometers, and small wooden sailing boats are remarkably present in it, and it also includes a pedestrian sidewalk next to the beach. ^[10]

The contribution of tourism to the Qatari economy

Tourism contributed 0.8% of the GDP in 2012, and the state’s strategies aim to raise this percentage to 3.1% by 2030. The state also aims to raise the total number of workers in the tourism sector, whose number in 2012 amounted to about 25,000 employees at a rate equal to 1.8% of the total number of employees in Qatar, to reach 127,000 employees, or 5.3% of the total number of employees in Qatar, by 2030. ^[11]

Attracting tourism investment in Qatar

Qatar encourages tourism investment through the following: ^[3]

• Providing a stable investment environment.
• Facilitating the Tourism Investment Promotion Department at the General Authority for Tourism for the procedures required of investors.
• Providing an electronic licensing system that speeds up the processing of tourism transactions.
• Providing new incentives and special facilities for foreign investors.
• Providing a competitive environment among investors; Due to the rapid growth of the market.

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1. ^ ^“ Tourism in Qatar” , worldtourismforum.net , Retrieved 2021-1-5. Edited.
2. ↑ “Tourism in Qatar”, worldtourismforum.net, Retrieved 2021-1-6. Edited.
3. Tourism”, www.gco.gov.qa, Retrieved 2021-1-5. Edited.
4. ↑ “Qatar weather, climate and geography”, www.worldtravelguide.net, Retrieved 2021-1-5. Edited.
5. ↑ “15 things to know about Qatar”, www.visitqatar.qa, Retrieved 2021-1-5. Edited.
6. ↑ Mary-Anne Farah (2017-2-9), “The 10 Most Beautiful Places In Qatar”، theculturetrip.com, Retrieved 2021-1-5. Edited.
7. ↑ “souq waqif”, www.lonelyplanet.com, Retrieved 2021-1-5. Edited.
8. ↑ “Msheireb Museums”, www.expedia.com, Retrieved 2021-1-5. Edited.
9. ↑ “Museum of Islamic art in Doha”, www.expedia.com, Retrieved 2021-1-5. Edited.
10. ↑ “Corniche Doha’s “, mofa.gov.qa, Retrieved 2021-1-5. Edited.
11. ↑ issa bin mohammad almohannadi, QATAR NATIONAL TOURISM SECTOR STRATEGY 2030, Doha, Qatar: qatar tourism authority, Page 14. Edited.