Doha: Qatari newspapers’ editorials on Thursday have addressed a range of topics including Qatar’s growing tourism sector and its condemnation of an extremist Israeli minister’s storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
According to Qatar News Agency, under the headline “Rich and Diverse Activities,” Al-Watan newspaper emphasized that tourism is a fundamental pillar of the Qatari economy and positively impacts it, contributing to the achievement of Qatar National Vision 2030.
Al-Watan added that the tourism sector is among five priority sectors, representing a key tributary to supporting the diversification of the national economy and enhancing the contribution of the private sector. Qatar provides its visitors with rich tourism experiences, offering a unique blend of cultural authenticity and the achievements of modernity.
It further noted that Doha has strengthened its position as a leading global tourism destination, thanks to its abundance of safe tourism experiences catering to the aspirations of all ages and tastes, a phenomenon most clearly evident in the various events and activities during the Eid al-Fitr holiday. The newspaper highlighted that Visit Qatar, in cooperation with Qatari Diar, is organizing the Lusail Sky Festival 2025, which will feature air shows and fireworks, along with a unique drone display featuring more than 3,000 illuminated drones and 150 aircraft equipped with fireworks, to create artistic displays in the sky.
Al-Watan confirmed that tourism in Qatar has achieved significant leaps in recent times, evident during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, which witnessed events that reinforced Qatar’s position as a leading destination on the global tourism map.
In another local issue, the English-language newspaper The Peninsula, in an editorial titled “Steady Economic Growth,” highlighted the successful economic diversification and sustainable development plans in Qatar, which are progressing steadily under prudent policies. The newspaper stated that non-oil sectors such as travel, tourism, hospitality, and the services sector have contributed effectively to economic development, noting that the total profits of companies listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange increased by 16.2 percent during the first quarter, reaching 11.5 billion riyals.
Regarding the oil sector, The Peninsula stated that the ongoing North Field expansion projects will increase Qatar’s liquefied natural gas production capacity from 77 million tons to 126 million tons annually, driving GDP growth in the coming years.