In its editorial, Al-Raya newspaper highlighted the official talks held by HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HE President of the Republic of Slovenia Natasa Pirc Musar. During the meeting, His Highness noted that cooperation between Qatar and Slovenia encompasses numerous fields, expressing his hope that Her Excellencys first visit to Qatar would contribute to expanding cooperation to broader horizons, fulfilling the aspirations of both friendly nations, the newspaper added.
According to Qatar News Agency, the editorial concluded by noting that the official talks session provided an opportunity to discuss bilateral relations in various areas of cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, information technology, and tourism. The two sides also discussed key issues and developments of common interest at both the regional and international levels.
In another local matter, Al-Arab newspaper, in an article by its editor-in-chief, said that the 21st Korea-Middle East Cooperation Forum was inaugurated under the theme “A Partnership for Peace and Prosperity”, in an event that went beyond the typical institutional evaluation. The paper added that the forum was organized by the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, in partnership with the Korea Arab Society (KAS), and the Jeju Peace Institute (JPI), and under the patronage of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea.
This organizational format, it noted, reflects the nature of what this platform is meant to represent, a cross-ministerial forum bringing together policymakers, experts, economists, and think tanks to shape a relationship steadily moving toward building measurable projects, rather than being limited to formal acquaintance. The newspaper pointed to the opening speech, in which Her Excellency Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, presented a clear intellectual framework for the desired partnership and announced a clear Qatari call for a practical partnership between Korea and the Middle East.
It also mentioned that South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun-dong affirmed that Dohas repeated hosting of the forum for the fourth consecutive year signifies the special nature of the relationship, describing the timing as a pivotal moment for reimagining the prospects of cooperation. The paper concluded by saying that the inauguration of the forum in Doha appears to be a major step forward in a path aimed at transforming the Qatari-Korean relationship into a regional model.
Meanwhile, The Peninsula newspaper said that Qatar Tourism and Mwani Qatar marked the launch of the 2025/2026 cruise season with the arrival of the luxury cruise ship MSC Euribia at the Old Doha Port Cruise Terminal, a fitting symbol of Qatars growing reputation as a high-end travel destination. Running from November 2025 to May 2026, the season is expected to welcome 72 cruise calls, including several maiden visits, underscoring the countrys rapid rise as a leading regional cruise hub, the newspaper said in its editorial.
It added that this growth is no coincidence as it reflects years of coordinated planning between Qatar Tourism, Mwani Qatar and other national stakeholders to position cruise tourism as a pillar of economic diversification and a driver of Qatar National Vision 2030. Cruise tourism is also arriving at a time when the broader visitor economy is booming. The Peninsula pointed out that in early 2025, Qatar recorded over 1.5 million international visitors in a single quarter, its highest ever, with hotel occupancy around 71 percent. This surge is backed by strong infrastructure. Hamad International Airport (HIA) continues to win global awards, and hotel capacity is expanding across all categories, from beach resorts to downtown boutiques.
The newspaper concluded by noting that no doubt growth brings new challenges like maintaining service standards, balancing sustainability with expansion, and avoiding over-reliance on peak-season traffic that require careful management, but Qatars measured approach, pairing investment with quality assurance and sustainability commitments, offers confidence that this momentum is built to last.