Q Life Magazine Q Magazine June 2019 | Page 41

Qatar in Colour | W ith a 20 per cent higher check- in rate year-on-year, Hamad International Airport’s passenger traffic continues to grow. This is no surprise to the Ministry of Interior’s Airport Passport Department, which has been preparing for this influx through the nation’s flagship terminal at Hamad International Airport. Even the most experienced globetrotter will encounter hiccups along the way, including lost or expired visas and residency permits. To further assist passengers and save them time and effort, an office was opened at the airport to facilitate access to the services provided “Qatar’s visa programme has gone through a quantum leap”, says Director of the Airport Passports Department, Colonel Mohammed Rashid Al Mazrouei. The Ministry of Interior has always aimed to stimulate tourism in the country, says Colonel Al Mazrouei. The Airport Passports Department facilitates entry and exit procedures, he adds, implementing a modern electronic system to ease travel woes. | Hamad International Airport welcomed over 34 million passengers in 2018 41