Qatar Airways CEO Engr. Badr Al-Meer Elected to IATA Board of Governors and Joins AACO Executive

Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, the Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Airways Group, has been elected to the Board of Governors of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). IATA represents approximately 320 airlines worldwide, encompassing 83% of total air traffic, and advocates for the interests of the global airline industry.

Qatar Duty Free Unveils Souq Al Matar: A Unique Retail and Dining Experience at Hamad International

Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has introduced Souq Al Matar, an innovative mixed retail and dining concept, at Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Doha, Qatar. Souq Al Matar, which means “Airport Souq” in Arabic, is located in the North Node terminal and captures the essence of traditional Qatari markets.

Qatar Airways and Iberia Expand Partnership with Daily Madrid-Doha Flights

Qatar Airways celebrated a significant milestone as it welcomed Iberia’s inaugural non-stop flight from Madrid, Spain, to Doha, Qatar. This new daily service strengthens the long-standing cooperation between IAG, the parent company of Iberia, and the Qatar Airways Group. With Iberia’s daily flights, there are now three daily flights connecting the Spanish and Qatari capital cities, complementing Qatar Airways’ existing two daily flights between Spain and Qatar and three daily flights between Barcelona and Doha.

UNWTO Concludes Gastronomy Tourism Project in Indonesia, Aiming for Sustainable Culinary Excellence

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has successfully completed the Gastronomy Tourism Project in Ubud, Indonesia. This initiative, conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, seeks to establish Ubud as a global center for sustainable gastronomy tourism.