New partnership to improve access to Qatar’s events, destinations

Qatar Rail and Visit Qatar have formed a new partnership to enhance visitor access to Qatar's events and tourist destinations while promoting the use of public transport across the country. Qatar Railways Company CEO Jassim Mohammed al-Ansari announced the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Visit Qatar's CEO Engineer Abdulaziz Ali al-Mawlawi. The partnership aims to strengthen the connection between Qatar's rail-based public transport network and its tourism and events sector.

The collaboration will utilize Doha Metro and Lusail Tram services to assist visitors in reaching destinations and events, and raise awareness about public transport options throughout the networks. The MoU underscores Qatar Rail's commitment to enhancing the role of public transport in supporting the tourism and events sector in Qatar.

Additionally, the partnership seeks to establish a strategic alliance between the rail-based public transport system and the tourism sector, facilitating easier access to events and tourist destinations throughout the nation.

Al-Ansari further highlighted that the agreement supports Qatar's initiatives to develop a more integrated and sustainable tourism experience, ultimately bolstering the nation's position as a top destination for tourism and events. The partnership's launch coincides with Visit Qatar's release of its Qatar Calendar 2026/2027, which outlines more than 560 events, festivals, and championships taking place across the country.

The calendar aims to improve coordination within Qatar's events sector and support tourism, hospitality, retail, and other economic activities.

In addition to the partnership, Visit Qatar has introduced several digital improvements. These include a unified digital ticketing platform set to launch in the fourth quarter of the year and a new Widget feature within the Visit Qatar app. All of these developments are available across Visit Qatar's digital platforms, providing updates on events and enabling residents and visitors to plan their experiences throughout the year.