HIA Achieves ISO Occupational Health & Safety Management System Certification by BSI
The Qatar Company for Airports Operation and Management (MATAR) received the ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management System Certification for Hamad International Airport. The certification was awarded by the…
HIA Now the Busiest Airport in the Middle East: ForwardKeys
ForwardKeys, a prominent travel analytics organisation, has reported that Hamad International Airport (HIA) is now the busiest airport in the Middle East. HIA has secured this position by safeguarding its…
Hamad International Airport Marks Seven Years of Operations
Hamad International Airport (HIA) marked seven successful years on 27 May as an award-winning leading global travel hub. To date, HIA has processed more than 200 million passengers and 13…
Updated Quarantine Policy for GCC Citizens, Residents Entering Qatar
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has updated its travel and quarantine guidelines for GCC citizens and residents entering Qatar. Read below for the complete details. GENERAL POLICY: Citizens and…
Qatar Duty Free Launches Two Signature Podiums at Hamad International Airport
In partnership with Puig, Qatar Duty Free has launched a Penhaligon’s pop-up and a Carolina Herrera pop-up at Hamad International Airport (HIA). Located in the main retail atrium of HIA,…
Qatar Airways Introduces Fully Vegan Gourmet Dishes Onboard
Qatar Airways has recently introduced the first range of fully vegan dishes to their à la carte menu for Business Class passengers on all flights, designed to cater to the…
HIA First in the World to Get BSI Verification for COVID-19 Safety Protocols
Hamad International Airport (HIA) became the first entity in the world to achieve independent verification from BSI (British Standards Institution) for its implementation of COVID-19 ICAO Aviation Health Safety Protocols….
HIA Instals PPE Vending Machines Across Key Passenger Touchpoints
Hamad International Airport (HIA) installed vending machines with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) across key passenger touchpoints throughout the terminal. The newly introduced vending machines allow arriving, departing and transferring passengers…
Hamad International Airport Announces New Procedures for Arriving Passengers
Following the gradual lifting of COVID-19 restrictions across Qatar, Hamad International Airport (HIA) is applying newly modified procedures for arriving passengers. The airport has customised its procedures based on the…
Hamad International Airport Enhances Security Screening with New Technology
Hamad International Airport (HIA) has installed the latest security screening technology, which is an advanced algorithm that enables security personnel to easily detect explosive materials held in complex items and…