Shop Qatar, Qatar’s biggest shopping festival, has been attracting more domestic, regional and international visitors due to the new visa facilitation measures undertaken.Published on : Thursday, January 18, 2018
Shop Qatar, Qatar’s biggest shopping festival, has been attracting more domestic, regional and international visitors due to the new visa facilitation measures undertaken.
“It is looking great, we are seeing more people here, from Kuwait and Oman, and other international visitors due to the new visa policies,” said Alshaima al-Shaikh, head of tourism events and festival organisation section at QTA.
al-Shaikh said to the reporters that they are seeing a great response.
Indian nationals are among those who are eligible for Qatar’s visa-free entry from 80 countries, which Qatar implemented last year.
Al-Shaikh also cited the efforts of QTA’s representative offices in different countries for promoting Qatar as a business and leisure destination to attract more tourists globally.
Qatar’s free transit visa also attracts many passengers who want to enter and experience the country’s various tourism offerings. QTA registered 25,000 vouchers compared to the 21,000 during Shop Qatar’s first five days last year.
According to QTA, shoppers still have a chance to win by buying or dining at any of the festival’s 13 participating malls across Qatar.
Shop Qatar’s second week (January 14-20), themed as the ‘Bollywood Week,’ brings a special line-up of entertainment shows and activities, highlighting India’s vibrant culture and arts.
The fashion show will also showcase an array of sarees and lehenga dresses by renowned Bollywood designers, including Pallavi Jaipur, Vikram Phandis, Ankita Chaudhry and Archana Kochar. The Bollywood Week will also witness a concert by renowned musician Sonu Nigam on January 19 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre.
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