Doha named as the Arab Tourism Capital for 2023 - Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism

Doha was named the Arab Tourism Capital for 2023 in the 25th session of Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism. The event was held at the Arab League General secretariat HQ on Tuesday. Permanent Representative of Qatar to the Arab League HE Salem Mubarak Al Shafi, who chaired Qatar’s delegation to the meeting, extended thanks to the council and to the Arab Tourism Orgainisation and its President Bandar bin Fahd Al Fuhaid for their efforts exerted in this regard.

Qatar proves its potential for good organization, management and hospitality, he said, stressing that billions of people who watched the World Cup worldwide closely saw the tolerance, good treatment and hospitality, of the country's leadership, government and people with hundreds of thousands of World Cup fans.

This contributed to refuting the allegations and lies promoted by some parties with special agendas, that Qatar is unable to organize the World Cup, His Excellency added. His Excellency affirmed that Qatar's successful World Cup hosting is a success for all Arabs, adding that naming Doha as Arab Tourism Capital for 2023 bolsters this success, and represents an appreciation for the country's tremendous efforts to reach this widely acknowledged prestigious position.