Hey Qatar! This week’s newsletter brings you exciting updates from Qatar Foundation’s Convocation 2025 🎓, Qatar Airways’ flight suspension ✈️, and the top 5 must-see events this weekend! 🎉 Plus, a look at Qatar’s booming tourism sector 🌍. Don't miss out! 👇

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✈️ Qatar Airways Suspends Flights To Pakistan Amid Rising Tensions With India

Qatar Airways suspends flights to Pakistan as tensions rise between India and Pakistan.

• 🛫 Flights to Pakistan are temporarily halted due to airspace closure after military operations.

• ⚔️ Pakistan retaliated, shooting down Indian jets, escalating regional conflict.

• 💡 Qatar Airways is monitoring the situation and ensuring passenger safety.

• 🇶🇦 Qatar calls for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions between the two nations.

Stay updated with the latest flight information and follow Qatar Airways’ guidance for safe travels.

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🎓 H.H. Sheikha Moza And H.E. Sheikha Hind Celebrate QF’s 2025 Graduates

Qatar Foundation’s Convocation 2025 was a memorable event with over 1,000 graduates from eight universities.

• 🎉 The Qatar National Convention Centre hosted 1,049 grads from 74 nationalities.

• 🌍 61% of graduates were women, showcasing the strong representation of women in education.

• 🏆 16 students received the prestigious QF Excellence Award for groundbreaking work in AI and healthcare.

• 🚪 Graduates walked through the “Door to the Future”, marking a new chapter for their journeys.

The Class of 2025 is ready to shine and carry forward the legacy of Qatar Foundation’s commitment to excellence!

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🎉Weekend Watchlist: 5 Exciting Events You NEED to Experience in Qatar!

Looking for weekend plans in Qatar? Here are 5 events you don’t want to miss this weekend! 🎉👇

5️⃣ Zinatha Exhibition 2025
📍 Alhazm Mall | 🗓️ May 1–9, 2025 | 🎟️ Free
➡️ Discover the latest in women’s fashion, accessories, and more.

4️⃣ Mina Pre-Owned Boat Show
📍 Mina District, Old Doha Port | 🗓️ May 5–8, 2025 | 🎟️ Free
➡️ Explore pre-owned boats, yachts, and dhows for sale.

3️⃣ SILVER BEATS – A Mega Musical Concert
📍 Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) | 🗓️ May 8, 2025 | 🎟️ 50-2000
➡️ Run as far as you can before the “Catcher Car” chases you—support spinal cord injury research!

2️⃣ Doha International Book Fair 2025
📍 Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) | 🗓️ May 8–17, 2025 | 🎟️ Free
➡️ Explore thousands of books, cultural events, and literary workshops.

1️⃣ What Gravity Challenge 2025 – High Jump Showdown
📍 Katara Amphitheatre | 🗓️ May 9, 2025 | 🎟️ 100 QR – 250 QR
➡️ Watch top athletes, including Mutaz Barshim, compete in an exciting high jump showdown!

Get ready to make the most of your weekend in Qatar! 🌟

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🌍 Qatar’s Tourism Sector Started 2025 With A Bang!

Qatar saw a record number of international visitors in early 2025, driven by exciting events and regional tourism.

• ✈️ Qatar welcomed over 1.5 million visitors in the first three months of 2025.

• 🌍 GCC visitors made up 36% of the total arrivals, with Europe contributing 28%.

• 🎉 The Eid holiday brought in 214,000 visitors, a 26% increase from last year.

• 🚢 The cruise sector boomed with 87 ship calls and 360,000+ visitors in just a few months.

Qatar’s tourism sector continues to thrive as it attracts visitors from across the globe with diverse offerings!

🍿 Sharable bits and tips! 

• Outdoor AC in Qatar during summer be like: Time for a jacket! 🧥

• Pakistani taxi driver vibes and dances, passenger joins the fun! 🚖💃

• Summer heat turns cars into ovens! 🔥🚗

• Quick outfit change before heading to Alhazm Mall like... 💁‍♂️✨

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