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Qatar Unveils 560+ Events Calendar for 2026-2027 Tourism

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 11:18 PM UTC · How we work

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Qatar Unveils Tourism Calendar

Qatar unveiled a calendar of more than 560 events for 2026-2027 to boost tourism.
Visit Qatar reported 5.1 million visitors in 2025 and 2.9 million in early 2026.
The FIFA U-17 World Cup will run 19 Nov-13 Dec 2026 in Qatar.
Qatar aims to raise tourism’s GDP contribution to 12% by 2030, per calendar launch materials.

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FIA Evaluates Imola

FIA said it is monitoring Middle East conflict and evaluating Imola as a backup venue for the season finale.
Saudi Arabia and Bahrain races were cancelled in 2026 after the Iran war escalated, prompting a revised calendar.
Bahrain’s 2026 Grand Prix will be run in Malaysia on October 4 under the “Bahrain Grand Prix” name.
Sponsors Aramco and Qatar Airways remain committed to the series despite uncertainty over Middle East events.

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Historical Context

The Bahrain Grand Prix debuted on 4 April 2004 at the Bahrain International Circuit, becoming the first Formula One race in the Middle East and earning the FIA’s Best Organised Grand Prix award. Competing with Egypt, Lebanon and the UAE for the venue, the event spurred Gulf sports tourism and, after two decades, the 2026 race will be held in Malaysia.

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Qatar Unveils Tourism Calendar

Qatar unveiled a calendar of more than 560 events for 2026-2027 to boost tourism.
Visit Qatar reported 5.1 million visitors in 2025 and 2.9 million in early 2026.
The FIFA U-17 World Cup will run 19 Nov-13 Dec 2026 in Qatar.
Qatar aims to raise tourism’s GDP contribution to 12% by 2030, per calendar launch materials.

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