Qatar Tourism
expressed its appreciation for Qatar Airways’ and Katara Hospitality initiatives
offering packages of exclusive discounts to Qatari retirees who hold retirement
cards, in appreciation of their dedication and service to the nation for many years.

This initiative falls
within the framework of the country’s ongoing efforts to care for retirees and
improve the services provided to them across all sectors of the country, in
order to secure them a decent life.

Commenting on the
initiatives, His Excellency Mr. Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, Chairman of Qatar
Tourism, said, “We are pleased to see that Qatar Airways and Katara Hospitality
has already begun launching specialized packages suitable for retirees, as of
the beginning of 2024. Qatar Airways created special discounts and packages tailored
specifically for retirees, whereas Katara Hospitality included
discounts at Katara hotels in Qatar and abroad. There is no doubt that these
initiatives will contribute to reviving domestic tourism and giving Qatari
families the opportunity to benefit from the esteemed services provided by
hotels and restaurants owned by Qatari companies, resulting in a positive
impact in enhancing the status of the Private sector and its role in community
participation within the society.

He added: “We will continue to work with  the Private sector operating in the
hospitality sector to encourage them to provide exclusive benefits and create
programs for retirees who have given a lot to our nation in appreciation of
their efforts in serving our country for many years.”

Mr. Ahmed Ali Al Hammadi, Director General of the
General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority expressed his thanks to Qatar
Airways and Katara Hospitality for these valuable initiatives providing
exclusive benefits and prices to the Qatari retirees. He said: “I call on the Private
sector to contribute to these ongoing efforts to provide the best for
retirees.”

He added: “Our efforts at the General Retirement and
Social Security Authority continue to ensure that Qatari retirees receive
benefits and services that ensure the improvement of all aspects of life for
them, through cooperation with all institutions operating in Qatar, the most
recent of which is Qatar Airways, which recently announced the launch of an
exclusive package specifically for retirees.”

It is noteworthy that in 2016, the General Retirement
and Social Security Authority launched a program for exclusive discounts for
retirees, which included 70 companies at the time, to receive special welcome
from the community as it was the first of its kind to provide special benefits
and offers for retirees. The program now includes companies from various
fields, such as communications, restaurants, hotels, medical services, and various
sectors, surmounting to more than 400 companies.

The beneficiary of the Authority program can obtain a
discount program card by visiting the Authority’s customer service, or through
the government services centers in the Al-Wakra or Al-Rayyan branches for
elderly services, or through the self -service devices where the card is issued
immediately.

The General Retirement and Social Security Authority
has designated hotline (183) to receive any comments or inquiries from retirees
around the clock.