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How is Qatar Preparing for The FIFA Arab Cup 2021?
The upcoming FIFA World Cup and Arab World Cup 2021 are Qatar’s chance to shine in the eyes of the world. The FIFA Arab Cup is a monumental sporting event that will feature 16 teams from across the Arab world who will compete in six different venues which will also be used for the FIFA World Cup in 2022. The 23 competing teams include Qatar, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and many more.
Football fans are passionate about supporting their teams and will most likely travel to Qatar so they can watch their favourite teams perform in person, Qatar has been very public with its plans to meet the increased travel demand and limit the risks posed by traveling during the pandemic.
Qatar has immunized about 85% of its citizens and will require ticketholders to be fully vaccinated with any of the vaccines approved by Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health in order to travel and watch the games. In a FIFA press release in July, they stated the following, “In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and similarly as for the FIFA Club World Cup 2020™ and the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™ qualifiers held in June, the host country will provide the required safeguards to protect the health and safety of all involved in the competition. Attendees must follow the travel advice from the State of Qatar and the guidance from the Ministry of Public Health.”.
The status has to be green on the Ehteraz mobile app in order to allow the general public to enter the stadiums, additionally, all visitor’s attending the FIFA Arab Cup matches must always wear a mask inside the stadiums.
Qatar’s ruler, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, stated that the delay in World Cup preparations was very limited and that the state is in talks with multiple vaccine suppliers to ensure that all visitors are vaccinated. While talking with newspapers, the country’s Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid Bin Khalifa Bin Abdul-Aziz Al Thani said, “We are currently negotiating with a company to provide one million doses of COVID-19 vaccines in order to immunize and vaccinate some of those coming to Qatar”, Qatar’s officials have clearly stated that they plan on holding a COVID-free tournament and this plan includes supplying visitors with a vaccine if they are not already immunized, although the method for administering the vaccine is not yet clear, this proves that Qatar is ready to face any challenges that might arise.
Qatar is spending billions of dollars on infrastructure construction and the expansion of The Hamad International Airport (DOH) in order to accommodate the increased travel demand brought on by both the FIFA World and Arab Cups and to keep up with the continued passenger growth. The Hamad International Airport (DOH) is expected to accommodate 58 million passengers annually by the FIFA World Cup 2022.
All you need to know about The Hamad International Airport (DOH)
All commercial flights will arrive via The Hamad International Airport (DOH) which is located on the coast of the Arabian gulf and is one of the most prestigious airports in the middle east. This airport plays a major role in the popularity of Qatar as a tourist hotspot as it offers unparalleled support and comfort for visitors of all kinds, the airport is famous for its dedicated services for animals and care of unaccompanied minors. The Hamad International Airport (DOH) boasts top of the line health and security measures which make it more than suitable for meeting the large travel demand that is bound to be brought on by the FIFA World and Arab Cups. The Hamad International Airport (DOH) is convenient for tourists as it contains many ATM’s, a medical facility, as well as both smoking and prayer rooms, the airport also houses some of the finest shops and eateries the country has to offer.
The Hamad International Airport (DOH) houses various luxurious lounging facilities, such as the First-Class Lounge, Business Class Lounge, Al Maha Services Lounge, Al Safwa First Lounge as well as the Oryx and Mariner lounges. These premium lounges are equipped with internet access, world-class service, comfortable surroundings and much more. The Hamad International Airport’s (DOH) lounges are described as an “Oasis of Luxury” rivalling five-star hotels. Gain access to these luxurious lounging facilities and so much more using our VIP Terminal service!
The Hamad International Airport (DOH) was voted as the “Best in the Middle East” for the third consecutive year in 2019 and is currently a candidate for the “Best Airport in the World” award by Skytrax. It is one of the largest airports in the world spanning 22km² with a 600,000m² terminal, the airport served a record breaking 38,786,422 passengers in 2019 and is looking to serve many more passengers in the future. The massive crowds of tourists are only expected to grow larger during the Arab World Cup 2021 and the FIFA World Cup 2022, to avoid crowds and skip long ques, you can book our meet and greet service here!
All you need to know about The Doha International Airport (DIA)
The Doha International Airport (DIA), used to be Qatar’s commercial international airport but it was retired in 2014 when The Hamad International Airport (DOH) opened, The Doha International Airport (DIA) is reopening to help meet the surge in travel demand that both the FIFA Arab and World Cup are bound to bring. One of Qatar’s main objectives is to provide a safe and relaxed travel experience to visitors and the reopening of Doha’s International airport (DIA) is vital to achieving this goal. The Doha International Airport’s (DIA) terminal and runway will be used for private jets while most of the passenger load will be directed through The Hamad International Airport (DOH).
Qatar Airways is communicating with its partners to welcome visitors and cover all their needs and travel demands during the period of the FIFA Arab Cup 2021, Qatar’s officials want to provide tourists with the best travel experience possible and have stated that they are open to receiving help from the market if the high travel demand is not met.
Non-residents of Qatar must register via the pre-registration platform on the www.ehteraz.gov.qa website and upload all relevant documents such as PCR test results, vaccine certificates and other relevant documents at least 3 days before arrival. Approved vaccines by the Ministry of Public Health include two doses of Pfizer/BioNTech, two doses of Moderna, two doses of AstraZeneca or one dose of Jansen/Johnson & Johnson. Although pre-registration is optional for citizens and residents of Qatar, the Ministry of Public Health recommends that all individuals entering Qatar pre-register to ensure the best experience upon arrival in Qatar. Read all of Qatar’s travel and return policies on the Ministry of Public Health’s official website.
The FIFA Arab Cup 2021 starts on Tuesday, November 30 and ends on Saturday, December 18
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Visitor Experience
Visitqatar’s website allows visitors to learn all the details about getting a VISA which makes the process fast and simple. Booking tickets is just as simple thanks to FIFA’s user-friendly website, the website also offers valuable information on the venues where the games will be played, you can learn more about the games being played at Al Bayt Stadium, Al Janoub Stadium, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al Thumama Stadium, Ras Abu Aboud Stadium and the Education City Stadium on the FIFA’s official website.
Qatar Airways Holidays launched a special “Build Your Own Package” plan in preparation for the Arab Cup, this offers football fans the freedom to pick and choose their preferred hotel accommodations, travel dates and so much more.
Mandatory vaccinations as well as Qatar Airways’ innovative touchless in-flight entertainment and increased in-flight hygiene initiatives are designed to make traveling to Qatar for the FIFA Arab Cup safer and more comfortable for passengers, staff and everyone involved. The Oryx One Entertainment System offers up to 3,000 options ranging from movies and tv shows to music and games. The zero-touch system enables passengers to use their personal Bluetooth headsets in order to limit surface contact and prevent the spread of infection. The increased hygiene initiative provides passengers with protective kits as well as an upgrade to the latest version of the Honeywell UV Cabin System which can disinfect smaller hard to reach spaces. Qatar Airways is proud to be the first global airline to offer these incredible services.
Qatar is home to some of the most beautiful places on earth from historical wonders to modern masterpieces. During their stay, Visitors should aim to relive Qatar’s rich history by visiting important landmarks and attractions such as The National Museum of Qatar, Radwani House, Al Zubarah Fort and many more locations readily available to you using airassist’s full day transfer limo service!
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