200 weekly flights to the UAE operated by Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways started non-stop service between Doha and Ras Al Khaimah yesterday, February 2, its fifth destination in the United Arab Emirates.

Qatar Airways started non-stop service between Doha and Ras Al Khaimah yesterday, February 2, its fifth destination in the United Arab Emirates. Ras Al Khaimah is known to be a gateway to many of the UAEโ€™s natural treasures, popular for weekend getaways for travelers from the GCC, and a resort destination for longer stays for travelers from China, Europe and India.

Qatar Airwaysโ€™ inaugural flight arrived with a Qatar Airways delegation on board headed by Chief Commercial Officer Dr. Hugh Dunleavy. The flight was officially welcomed by H.E. Eng. Sheikh Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Civil Aviation, Ras Al Khaimah; Mr. Mohammed Qazi, Chief Executive Officer of Ras Al Khaimah International Airport; and Mr. Haitham Mattar, Chief Executive Officer of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker said: โ€œWe are delighted to launch our newest route in the United Arab Emirates โ€“ Ras Al Khaimah. Qatar Airwaysโ€™ network expansion will undoubtedly increase the flexibility and choice for our passengers to travel to and from different Emirates in the UAE, and we look forward to enhancing passengers’ travel opportunities from Europe, Asia and the Americas to new tourist destinations in the region such as Ras Al Khaimah.โ€

Celebrating the arrival of Qatar Airwaysโ€™ inaugural flight to Ras Al Khaimah are representatives from the airlineโ€™s senior management team and members of the Civil Aviation and Airport authorities of Ras Al Khaimah.

Celebrating the arrival of Qatar Airwaysโ€™ inaugural flight to Ras Al Khaimah are representatives from the airlineโ€™s senior management team and members of the Civil Aviation and Airport authorities of Ras Al Khaimah.

Ras Al Khaimah is located in the northern part of the UAE, approximately 45 minutes from Dubai. With the opening of many five-star beach resorts and spas, the Emirate has quickly become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region. It offers a wide range of activities such as water sports, cruises, desert camps, golf courses and mountain adventures.

Qatar Airways now offers up to 200 weekly flights from Doha to the UAE including the new four flights to Ras Al Khaimah: 105 flights a week to Dubai International Airport; 28 flights a week to Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport; 42 flights a week to Abu Dhabi; and 21 flights a week to Sharjah.

An Airbus A320 operates the Ras Al Khaimah route, featuring 144 seats in a two-class configuration of 12 seats in Business Class and 132 seats in Economy.

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