Qatar Airways has announced a series of events that it has established a partnership with in the current year in order to boost the attractivity of Qatar for business and tourism visitors alike.

Qatar’s national carrier, Qatar Airways has announced it will sponsor the 2023 edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE), one of the longest-running and most anticipated events in Qatar’s annual social calendar. The unique business-to-consumer event held annually in the Gulf region is expected to attract more than 30,000 visitors to Qatar from around the world.

DJWE this year will run for six days, from February 20-25 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre in Qatar, where visitors will marvel at the exquisite craftsmanship of over 500 globally admired jewellery and watch brands during the event.

According to a press statement by Qatar Airways, the partnership was announced at a press conference by Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker.

“Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition is just the beginning of a fabulous February with a unique calendar of events one after the other starting with the announcement of the 19^th edition of the DJWE, one of the longest-running and most anticipated events in Qatar’s annual programme of national events. Our aim is getting February off to a flying start announcing sponsorship deals designed to build on the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 legacy along with special holiday packages designed to promote destination Doha and celebrate Doha based events,” Al Baker said.

During the press conference, Al Baker highlighted some of the major events coming to Doha this year, starting with a Fabulous February calendar and introduced innovative packages to support tourism to Qatar with a number of world class events throughout 2023.

One of the first events to get off the ground is Women’s Tennis – The annual Qatar TotalEnergies Open that takes place from February 13 – 18 and features many of the world’s best female tennis players. On February 14, Valentine’s Day, Egyptian singer Amr Diab will be at Nammos Beach Club at Al Maha Island for a special performance.

Another key sporting event, Men’s Tennis – The annual Qatar ExxonMobil Open which takes place from February 20 – 26 attracting some of the top talent in the men’s game. From February 23-25, Qatar will be host to a beautiful tribute to Arabian horses that takes place from February 23-25 when the Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab Presented by Longines 2023 featuring some of the best local and international equestrian athletes visits Doha.

Coming up last in the month of February, Qatar Airways will be co-hosting an exceptional event that is a prelude to the Qatar Formula 1 Grand Prix taking place in October, stay tuned for more exciting details in the coming days.

The statement says that in line with Qatar’s 2030 vision to achieve its goal of welcoming six million visitors a year by 2030, Qatar Airways extends its efforts to help shape Qatar’s vision in developing its leisure and hospitality scene by attracting more tourists to Qatar. The airline has shown its support during the month of February by offering special promotional packages to all its passengers. Qatar Airways travellers can book any package to any destination globally and get 10 pc off the total package and USD 100 off all flight and hotel packages per person per booking if their final destination is Doha.

The innovative packages are to support tourism to Qatar for a number of world class events throughout 2023. Details will be available on the website along with promotional codes.