Saad Al -Kharji: Including more events in succession to meet everyone’s interests
An integrated platform that confirms the wealth of cultural, tourism and recreational experiences throughout the year
8 million visits to the website and marketing the calendar through 25,000 printed copies per month
Hosting a series of major championships, most notably the Arab Cup and the U-17 World Cup
Organizing the first edition of the Doha International Music and Infantry Festival «Doha Tatto»
Visit QATAR organized a special event that gathered partners from various parties to announce the most prominent events included in the calendar of Qatar 2026/2025, which represents the official and unified platform to present the major events hosted by the state throughout the year, in the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, Minister of Sports and Youth.
The announcement of the unified calendar of events is a strategic step to conceal efforts under one umbrella, allowing citizens and visitors from all over the world the prior planning to attend the activities of the various state, and the calendar highlights the state’s position as a destination that provides rich and varied content that enhances the economic movement and supports the guest and retail sectors, along with the harmony of roles between national institutions and international partners, in a manner that provides An integrated experience for visitors.
“The launch of a unified calendar reflects the maturity achieved by the tourism sector in the country and the ability to unify efforts under one umbrella,” said His Excellency Mr. Saad bin Ali Al -Kharji, President of Qatar Tourism and Chairman of the Visit QATAR Board of Directors. Centenance is not just an organizational tool, but rather a strategic platform that reflects the strength of the public and private partnerships, and our commitment to providing an integrated experience for visitors and residents.
His Excellency added: “The diversity of major events embodies Qatar’s vision of tourism in diversifying products and enhancing the state’s position as a global destination, and contributes to achieving the goals of the third national development strategy by raising the contribution of tourism to the national economy and increasing the polarization of visitors.
Al -Kharji also touched on the vital role that the tourism sector has played in the State of Qatar and its contribution to economic diversification, pointing out that the tourism sector contributed 55 billion riyals in the state’s gross domestic product during the year 2024, equivalent to 8 percent of the total economic product, an increase of 14 percent over the indicators of the year 2023.
The President of Qatar for Tourism and Chairman of the Visit QATAR Board of Directors stressed that the State of Qatar has proven that its tourism and cultural activities do not stop in front of the challenges, but rather continues as a vibrant destination that embraces major events and provides exceptional experiences throughout the year, pointing to the inclusion of more events in succession during the coming period to meet the interests of all groups and cover various areas of culture, sports and entertainment.
Submission about events
The event included words and presentations on the activities through representatives of these partner parties, where Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Hamad Al Thani, Director of the Qatar National Museum, reviewed the upcoming cultural programs, including preparations to host the “Art Basel Qatar” exhibition in its first edition, and its role in enhancing Doha’s position as a global cultural center.
Mrs. Fatima Hassan Al -Rumaihi, director of the Doha Film Festival and CEO of the Doha Film Festival, also reviewed the features of the Doha Film Festival, which is a new platform for linking local talents to the international cinematic scene.
Mr. Abdulaziz Ali Al -Muhannadi, CEO of Lusail International, dealt with the most prominent preparations to receive the Qatar Grand Prix of Formula 1, in addition to the most prominent elements that enhance the experience of fans this year.
Captain Mohamed Ahmed Al -Buainain, a spokesman for the Doha International Music and Infantry Committee, the Ministry of Interior, also provided the details of the Doha International Festival for Military Music Offers (Dohatattoo), the size of international participation and the accompanying open programs for the public.
Mrs. Fatima Al -Ghanem, a member of the Board of Directors of the Qatar Bicycle and Tartelon Federation from the Qatar Federation of Testlelon and Air Darks, reviewed the details of the D100 Treethlon Final, which hosts a group of professional Treethlon athletes from all over the world.
Unique experience
The activities of Qatar’s calendar 2025 – 2026 constitutes a unique experience that combines entertainment, culture and sports, to meet the aspirations of the various visitors and residents through a unified platform for visitors and see all events in the country, which confirms Qatar’s position as a global tourist destination.
The “Qatar Calendar” is also characterized by the fruit of an integrated cooperative approach led by Qatar Tourism and Visit QATAR, along with all our public and private sectors.
Recreation will be for the calendar through a variety of marketing tools, including printed publications that amount to 25,000 copies per month, in addition to the digital calendar on the official website of Visit QATAR and official pages on social media.
The calendar is also present through an interactive wing in the most prominent events within the country, ensuring that it reaches the largest segment of visitors and the public.
The calendar reflects the spirit of cooperation between partners from various sides, and emphasizes the importance of unifying efforts to prepare a unified national program that brings together the most prominent events. Each partner adds a distinct element of calendar, which enriches its content and makes it more diverse and integrated according to a unified national vision.
“Visit QATAR” emphasized that the unified calendar is not just an organizational tool, but rather a strategic way to deliver the message of the State of Qatar to the local, regional and international public, and ensures that every effectiveness obtains the interest and promotional support due.
The most important events in calendar
The activities of Qatar’s calendar 2025 – 2026 this year are unique diversity, including many sports tournaments and events, the most prominent of which are:
Asia Plast Championship (17) – October 24
World Water Cycling Championship (30) October – 1 November).
FIFA FIFA FIFA World Cup (3) – 3 –
27) November)
UFC «Fighting Night» – Doha (22) November)
Qatar International Golf Series (27) –
30) November)
Qatar Grand Prix for Qatar Airways
For Formula 1 in 2025 28-30 November)
Arab Cup FIFA Qatar 2025 (1-18 December)
– The World Championship for Testlon Qatar 1100 (10)
December 13)
Qatar Grand Prize for Motorcycle 2026 (10) – 12) April)
Entertainment activities
The calendar also includes an aspect of entertainment through a variety of Arab and international artists, most notably:
The evening presented by the international star Russell Peters within his tour of “Relax”, in addition to concerts for major Arab artists such as Wael Kfoury, Angham, Omar Khairat, and Kazem El -Saher, in addition to the Turkish artist Ibrahim Tatls.
Abdulaziz Al -Mawlawi: A harmonious mixture of events that meets the needs of the population and visitors
Engineer Abdulaziz Ali Al -Mawlawi, CEO of Visit QATAR, said: “Qatar’s calendar is the primary reference for events in the country, the fruit of close cooperation between the public and private sectors, allowing the provision of various and rich experiences that reflect the spirit of national cooperation and highlight the diversity of the tourism scene.
He added: Qatar’s calendar is a unified platform for all the activities of the state, which allows all partners from the public and private sectors to be used to promote their activities in front of the residents and visitors. Qatar is characterized by unique ingredients that include easy access, security, and advanced infrastructure, in addition to the diversity of events that make it a vibrant destination throughout the year. From this standpoint, the calendar represents a strategic platform to unify efforts and provide an integrated and continuous tourism experience for residents and visitors.
Al -Mawlawi said in media statements that the calendar varies in its activities and events between sports, culture and art to collect a harmonious mix and meet all the needs of the state’s residents and visitors throughout the year, calling on those who want and those interested in visiting the State of Qatar to visit the calendar website to learn more about what the winter activities in Qatar that meet various tastes and address all family members.
Ahmed Al -Binali: More than 500 events embody the vision of the state
Mr. Ahmed Al -Binali, Director of Festival and Events Department at Visit QATAR, said the unified calendar that embodies the state’s vision as a strategic tool that facilitates access to events and planning for them, with continuous updates that reflect its diversity between entertainment, culture and sports and a wide participation that enhances Qatar’s position as an integrated destination. It is promoted through 25,000 printed copies per month, the electronic application of Qatar’s calendar, the digital version on the Visit QATAR website and its documented accounts, in addition to an interactive suite in the most prominent events within the country.
Al -Binali pointed out that the entertainment events include distinguished evenings, most notably the show of the international star Russell Peters within his tour of “Relax”, as well as concerts for senior Arab artists such as Wael Kfoury, Angham, and Omar Khairat. As for the cultural level, the 2026 Buriq season is highlighted in Ras Burruk, the Qatar International Food Festival, which is the largest in the field of cooking arts, and the “First Eating” festival, which revives the inheritance of Qatari restaurants in a modern spirit, as well as the ongoing activities in the cultural district of Katara, Souq Waqif and Heresy that enriches the artistic and cultural scene. In the field of sport, Qatar continues to consolidate its position as a leading sporting destination by hosting major championships that include hosting the UFC® Championship for the night of the fighting, the Asia Plast Championship, the World Water Championship Championship, and the Qatar International Golf series.
He pointed out that the calendar of the activities announced is a first stage within a rich season during which the advertisements will continue for additional activities, ensuring that everyone finds what suits his interests. Cooperation with partners will continue throughout the season to ensure the highest levels of operational readiness of accompanying services, including public transport, positions, smart and mass areas, in addition to hospitality options and integrated packages for major events in order to meet the needs of various categories.
Jassim Al -Jassem: World Championships that restore the atmosphere of enthusiasm and footballing passion
Mr. Jassim Abdulaziz Al -Jassem, CEO of the local football championship committee, reviewed the most prominent football tournaments under the umbrella of FIFA, such as the FIFA World Cup under 17 years, the Arab Cup and the Confederations Cup, with details related to stadiums and the experience of fans.
Al -Jassem said during his speech that this year, the State of Qatar hosts a number of prestigious championships, which will once again restore the atmosphere of enthusiasm and footballing passion to Doha and provide a platform to enhance cultural and social exchange between the various participating countries, to complete the footballing legacy that our previous hosting of the major championships, led by the World Cup Qatar 2022.
He added, “Today we are approaching the hosting of the first World Cup with the participation of 48 teams in a precedent, the first of its kind in the history of the World Cup. The U -17 World Cup will be held from 3 to 27 November, and we aim to present it with a vision and a new system that is applied for the first time, as Aspire Zone will host an innovative football festival during which all teams will meet to compete for the championship title in one central site, which will ensure the best possible experience for the teams and an ideal atmosphere for fans in a unique event.
Al -Jassem also announced that the State of Qatar will host the Confederations Cup for clubs for the second year in a row, on December 10, 13 and 17.
Ayman Al -Kidwa: An exceptional experience for the visitor that extends throughout the year
Tourist expert Ayman Al-Qaddah said that the calendar of events in Qatar for the 2025-2026 season is not just a timetable, but rather an artistic painting that brings together more than 550 rich events that include sport, music, arts, culture, commercial exhibitions, and global summits to become a beacon that radiates its light to cover the region.
Al -Qudawah explained that the calendar is characterized by the diversity of its partnerships, with the participation of about 220 entities from the public and private sectors, which reflects the close cooperation to achieve a global vision.
Al -Qudawah also said: “Qatar’s calendar has exceeded the local and regional borders to become a global platform, as it is followed by more than 8 million people through its electronic platform, in addition to distributing 25 thousand paper copies per month reaching various parts of the world. These efforts promote Qatar as a land of the right and a beacon of peace. Peoples gather under the umbrella of creativity and tolerance, and confirm their position as a global destination for culture and harmony. ”
Al -Qudawah emphasized the role of partners in the public and private sectors in facilitating the experience of the tourist or the visitor and encouraging him to repeat the visit again, and the diversity of events between culture, sports, entertainment and arts will give the visitor an exceptional experience that extends throughout the year, and allows the tourism sector and business owners greater opportunities to plan and attract visitors from different markets. This smart step enhances the sustainability of the tourist movement and makes Qatar a pulsating center of activities that meet the aspirations of international families and tourists alike. The tourist expert pointed out that the clarity of the dates of events before the start of the season contributes to raising the quality of the visitor’s experience by enabling travel companies, hotels and restaurants to provide integrated bouquets, which supports the national economy and enhances Qatar’s role as a major player in the regional and global tourism scene.