DEREGULATING DOHA
Qatar seeks to ‘liberate’ hotel industry in push for tourists
Qatar’s strategic plan calls for tourism to contribute 12% to GDP as Gulf neighbors Saudi Arabia and the UAE also invest heavily in luring visitors
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People gather at the Corniche promenade in the Qatari capital of Doha
Add The Circuit on GoogleQatar’s hosting of the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament ignited tourism in 2022 and officials say they hope to stoke the industry further through deregulation. By changing rules on licensing and operating hours, the Gulf state expects to generate...