The objective of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Qatar is to increase the capacity of the Doha Port to receive some of the largest ships in the world in the future, helping to position the capital city among the main tourist destinations worldwide for cruising.
«Transforming the Doha Port into a major center for cruises in the region will generate significant economic returns for several key industries in Qatar, such as hotels, restaurants, retail and services,» said Sheikh Mohamed bin Khalid Al Thani, Director of Technical Affairs of the MOTC. «In addition, it will be one of the key milestones of Qatar during the 2022 FIFA World Cup,» he told to the media.