Qatar Tourism has launched a full year calendar for 2024, showcasing
more than 80 unique events for the year. From works of art only ever
exclusively displayed at New York’s The Met, to the world’s largest technology
conference brought to the region for the very first time, Qatar is set to see
an exquisite line up of cultural events, sporting championships, thought-provoking
summits, e-mobility panels, and much more in 2024.

Commenting on the
diversity of events, Chief Marketing and Promotion Officer at Qatar Tourism, Eng
Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi, said: “Qatar Tourism is delighted to announce an ensemble
of over 80 events scheduled throughout 2024 in Qatar’s calendar. With Qatar
quickly rising as a globally recognised destination, we take great pride in accommodating
visitors from around the world and showcasing our rich Qatari culture and
heritage. We wish everyone a prosperous and exciting year ahead and look forward
to hosting events that cater to everyone’s interests.”

Qatar Tourism rounds up some of the biggest events featured in next
year’s calendar:

HEADLINE EVENTS

1.      18^th AFC Asian Cup

The 18^th AFC Asian Cup will be hosted from January 12 to
February 10 next year, in six stadiums, with 24 national football teams
competing with one another. The AFC Asian Cup attests to Qatar’s
ongoing sporting legacy as one of the largest sporting events of the year. The
tournament is set to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors during its
month-long run, with attractions surrounding the stadiums for visitors to enjoy,
complementing the matches.

2.      Doha Expo

The region’s first international horticultural
exhibition, Doha Expo runs to March 28, 2024, bringing visitors a platform to
engage with local and international agricultural organisations. The theme,
‘Green Desert, Better Environment,’ has presenters emphasising solutions to a
more sustainable and technological agricultural landscape. Visitors can enjoy
several other events at the Expo as well, such as immersing themselves in
virtual reality, participating in innovative workshops and exploring the
botanic garden.

3.      Shop Qatar 2024

Kicking off the new year will be Shop Qatar, which runs from January 1
to 27, with incredible discounts in stores, raffle draws, and entertainment
spread out in malls. There are a total of 13 malls participating which visitors
can explore, with hundreds of shops featuring different offers and
entertainment. In its 8^th edition, Shop Qatar 2024 will see prizes including four
luxury cars, exciting giveaways distributed by hosts during interactive
contests, and cash prizes of varying amounts.

4.      Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition 2024

Celebrating 20 years of luxury and opulence, next year’s DJWE will see
special celebratory elements including exclusive designer collaborations and
the finest jewellery reveals. For the past two decades, DJWE has brought
together leading local, regional and international brands under one roof in a
display of exquisite craftmanship and design. Taking place over February 5 to 11,
2024, DJWE will be held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center.

5.      Qatar International Food Festival 2024

The biggest culinary celebration in Qatar, the
Qatar International Food Festival 2024 is returning on February 7, 2024, and
will run to February 17, with a diverse selection of food and beverages. At
this festival, visitors will have ample opportunity to enjoy sharing their own
cultures and understanding others’ through gastronomy.

6.      Web Summit

The world’s largest technology conference, Web
Summit, will be hosted in Qatar from February 26 to 29, 2024, marking it as the
first time ever being hosted in the Middle East and North Africa region. The
conference will continue to be hosted by Qatar over the next five editions. Web Summit Qatar will
create new opportunities for thousands of international investors and industry
leaders to connect, network and create a future that is driven by innovation. 

SPORTS

Deepening its sporting legacy and leveraging
its investments in state-of-the-art facilities, Qatar
presents several sporting events in 2024, ground, aquatic, and aerial.

7.      World Aquatics Championships Doha 2024

The World Aquatics Championships Doha 2024 is
taking place from February 2 to 18 at Aspire Dome, Old Doha Port, and Hamad
Aquatic Centre. This tournament will be hosting 2,600 top athletes, from over
190 countries, for 75 medal events, with an opportunity for athletes to qualify
for Olympic Games Paris 2024. Sports include swimming (open water and artistic), diving and high
diving, and water polo. Visitors can witness top-class aquatic performances
from athletes from all over the world. 

8.      Ooredoo Doha Marathon 2024

The
renowned Ooredoo Doha Marathon 2024 is returning on February 16 with five different
distances and timings to sign up for. The event also promotes accessibility,
with people of different abilities welcomed to compete in selected categories
and up to 21 km. Proceeds from the marathon will be distributed to local Qatar
charities, meaning participants can support multiple humanitarian causes simply
by running.

9.      Katara International Arabian Horse Festival      

The Katara International Arabian Horse Festival
will run from January 24 to February 4  and will showcase different purebred horses in
competition with each other. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh
Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar, this event aims to celebrate Qatar’s
culture and heritage. Alongside watching the competition, visitors can indulge
in an array of activities from painting and sculpture art, to witnessing
parades and light shows.

10.  Qatar
International Rally

The Qatar International Rally will be returning
in 2024 from February 1 to 3, with 13-time defending champion from Qatar,
Nasser Al Attiyah participating once again. This tournament will be a great
opportunity for motorsport fans to witness the sturdiness and thrill of
competitive rallying.

11. 
Marmi Festival

Emphasising
the national bird of Qatar, the Marmi Festival returns on January 1 to 27, 2024
to exhibit falconry in Sealine. The event provides a platform for falcon
hunters to honour the Bedouin tradition of falcon hunting. 

12. 
Formula
1 Qatar Grand Prix 2024

The Formula 1 Qatar Grand
Prix 2024 is scheduled towards the end of the year, from November 29 to December
1, 2024, at the Lusail International Circuit. The Formula 1 extends a festive
atmosphere throughout the country with high-profile performances and events
lined up alongside the thrilling races.

SUMMITS AND FORUMS

In addition to the Web Summit, Qatar will
continue marking its position as a convenor of global thought leaders and a
creator of forward-looking dialogue by hosting the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum
for the first time and bringing back the Qatar Economic Forum.  

13.  Autonomous e-Mobility Forum

The Ministry of Transport will be hosting the
Autonomous e-Mobility Forum from April 30 to May 2, 2024, which is an event
that is first of its kind. This event aims to serve as a platform to highlight
the implementation of and recommendations for driverless e-Mobility, from a technological
and policy-planning perspective. The event will welcome representatives across government,
media, industry, and academia.  

14.  4^th Annual Qatar Economic Forum

The 4^th annual Qatar Economic Forum,
in partnership with Bloomberg, will be held from May 14 to 16, 2024. The forum
will bring international leaders, businessmen, academics, and entrepreneurs
together to present and discuss on aspects pertinent to the global economy.

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

Qatar’s museums not only house striking
collections, but their very creation and external façade are works of art,
conceptualised by renowned artists such as the National Museum of Qatar by Jean
Nouvel and the Museum of Islamic Art by IM PEI. In 2024, visitors will step
into exclusive exhibitions held in Qatar and the region for the very first
time.

15.  National Museum of Qatar

The National Museum of Qatar will be hosting
the exhibition, ‘The Shape of time: Art and Ancestors of Oceania from the
Metropolitan Museum of Art’, open until January 15, 2024. The exhibition is
currently displaying 130 pieces which are otherwise only exhibited at The Met,
New York, making it a rare opportunity for art enthusiasts to witness such
works live in the region.

16.  Qatar Museums Gallery

Qatar Museums Gallery is hosting ‘Dan Flavin
| Donald Judd: Doha’ until February 24, 2024. The event is organised by
the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Qatar Museums, allowing visitors to
enjoy the most influential figures of minimalistic art.

17. 
Museum
of Islamic Art

Museum
of Islamic Art is running the ‘Welcome to Isfahan’ exhibition to January
30, 2024. This exhibit features a collection to reflect the region of Isfahan,
Iran, from the era of the Safavid Empire. Visitors will find themselves
transported to historic times to appreciate the craftsmanship and workings of
one of the most important empires in Islamic history.

Further,
the ‘Shattered’ exhibition is also running at the Museum of Islamic Art
until May 7, 2024, depicting works by the Turkish artist, Feleksan Onar, on the
recent earthquakes in Southeast Turkey and Northern Syria. Visitors will not
just be able to educate themselves on the events, but also be able to feel the
heightened emotions of the victims of these natural disasters.

18. 
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

Mathaf
is displaying several exhibitions until March 5, 2024 to satiate one’s
curiosity of arts and culture. Some of these include, ‘Mehdi Moutashar:
Introspection as Resistance’, ‘Distilled Lessons: Abstraction in Arab
Modernism’, ‘Cities Under Quarantine: The Mailbox Project’, and
‘De/Constructed Meanings’.

SPECIAL OCCASIONS

With Ramadan starting mid-March, Qatar will have
plenty of festivities planned to allow families to spend time with their loved
ones during the Holy Month. Restaurants and cafés are set to operate with late
timings, with exclusive suhoor and iftar packages, to enhance the
fasting experience.

During Eid, Qatar is known to celebrate with beautiful
displays of fireworks, lighting, retail offers and family-friendly
entertainment.

In the
new year, Qatar is set to welcome residents and visitors from across the globe
to experience its cultural festivities, thrilling sports tournaments, exclusive
art exhibitions and more. Qatar Tourism extend its warm welcome to tourists and
residents alike to delve into the rich and diverse touristic landscape of Qatar.