Qatar Tourism Hopes F1 Event Will Reverse 30% Drop in Arrivals

Qatar welcomed 303,000 visitors in August, up from July, but total arrivals for the year are down 30% compared to 2025. The decline is attributed to the U.S.-Iran war that disrupted travel. The country is betting on the F1 and MotoGP races to boost recovery.
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