The Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) has announced the upcoming events for 2021 through its online platform, Qatar Calendar, which will cater to both residents and visitors.
Qatar Calendar unifies and coordinates efforts with QNTC’s partners from across the public and private sectors, allowing them to leverage major sporting competitions, entertainment festivals, exhibitions, and conferences.
All this helps to support the local economy, highlights Qatar's homegrown talent, and underlines major developments in the country's tourism infrastructure, according to a statement Tuesday.
“Offering a streamlined platform for events taking place across the country, Qatar Calendar enables QNTC and our stakeholders across the public and private sectors to showcase our varied offerings both domestically and internationally," QNTC Secretary General and Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, HE Akbar al-Baker, said.
"Co-ordinated efforts with our partners, complemented by the advanced infrastructure and the easy access to the country, will contribute to building the country’s reputation as a major destination for international events,” he explained.
Qatar Calendar will serve as an official digital platform for visitors and residents to find out about events being held in Qatar. Its capacity to build awareness of events and facilitate planning and booking will play an important role in promoting Qatar to all interests and tastes.
Next year, Qatar will host major international sporting events such as FIFA Club World Cup, Qatar ExxonMobil Open, and the FIFA Arab Cup 2021, in addition to local tournaments such as Algalayel Championship and Al Udeid Desert Challenge.
Year 2021 will also witness return of exhibitions and festivals such as Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition, Heya Arabian Fashion Show, Milipol Qatar, Qatar Motor Show, Shop Qatar, Ajyal Film Festival, Qatar International Food Festival, Qatar Life and many more.