Doha, December 31 (QNA) – Qatar Tourism announced that the State of Qatar received more than 4 million visitors in 2023 and unveiled the 2024 Qatar Calendar.
Qatar Tourism launched a full year calendar for 2024, showcasing more than 80 unique events for the year. From works of art only ever exclusively displayed at New Yorks The Met, to the world’s largest technology conference, Web Summit, brought to the region for the very first time, Qatar is set to see an exquisite line up of cultural events, sporting championships, thought-provoking summits, e-mobility panels, and much more in 2024.
Commenting on the diversity of events, Chief Marketing and Promotion Officer at Qatar Tourism, Eng Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi said, “Qatar Tourism is delighted to announce an ensemble of over 80 events scheduled throughout 2024 in Qatar’s calendar. With Qatar quickly rising as a globally recognized destination, we take great pride in accommodating visitors from around the world and showcasing our rich Qatari culture and heritage. We wish everyone a prosperous and exciting year ahead and look forward to hosting events that cater to everyone’s interests.” Qatar Tourism rounds up some of the biggest events featured in next year’s calendar: The 18th AFC Asian Cup will be hosted from January 12 to February 10 next year, in six stadiums, with 24 national football teams competing with one another. Moreover, the regions first international horticultural exhibition, Doha Expo will run until March 28, 2024.
Kicking off the new year will be Shop Qatar, which runs from January 1 to 27, with incredible discounts in stores, raffle draws, and entertainment spread out in malls.
Celebrating 20 years of luxury and opulence, next year’s Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition 2024 will see special celebratory elements including exclusive designer collaborations and the finest jewellery reveals.
The biggest culinary celebration in Qatar, the Qatar International Food Festival 2024 is returning on February 7, 2024, and will run to February 17, with a diverse selection of food and beverages.
The world’s largest technology conference, Web Summit, will be hosted in Qatar from February 26 to 29, 2024, marking it as the first time ever being hosted in the Middle East and North Africa region. The conference will continue to be hosted by Qatar over the next five editions.
The World Aquatics Championships Doha 2024 is taking place from February 2 to 18, and the renowned Ooredoo Doha Marathon 2024 returning on February 16 with five different distances and timings to sign up for, in addition to the Katara International Arabian Horse Festival which will run from January 24 to February 4 and will showcase different purebred horses in competition with each other.
The Qatar International Rally will be held in 2024 from February 1 to 3.
Emphasizing the national bird of Qatar, the Marmi Festival will take place from January 1 to 27, 2024 to exhibit falconry in Sealine.
As for the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix 2024, it is scheduled towards the end of the year, from November 29 to December 1, 2024, at the Lusail International Circuit.
In addition to the Web Summit, Qatar will continue marking its position as a convenor of global thought leaders and a creator of forward-looking dialogue by hosting the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum for the first time and bringing back the Qatar Economic Forum. (QNA)
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