Qatar Airways will start direct flights from Doha to Mombasa on 9th December this year . This comes after a meeting which was held today between President Uhuru with a delegation of senior Qatar government officials led by Minister for Transport and Communication Jassim Bin Saif Al Sulati during which the Head of State was informed of plans by Qatar Airways to start direct flights between Doha and Mombasa on 9th December this year.
The direct flights between Doha and Mombasa will be a huge boost to Government efforts to reposition the coastal city as a key global tourist destination.
Qatar Airways is also working on scheduled direct flights between Italy and Malindi as it seeks to grow its footprints in Kenya.”
President Kenyatta stated that this move will be a huge boost to Government efforts to reposition the coastal city as a key global tourist destination. In his remarks, President Kenyatta welcomed the direct flights by Qatar Airways to Mombasa and encouraged Qatari investors to consider opportunities created by the government’s Big 4 agenda particularly in public transport and hospitality sectors.
According to PSCU, President Kenyatta pledged government’s readiness to support Qatari investors interested in Kenya saying that the country was open and ready for investment.
“As you shop around for investment opportunities, be assured that the Government is ready and committed to supporting investors from your country to set up in Kenya,” President Kenyatta assured. Part of the agendas that were also discussed were on housing, aviation, maritime and hospitality.
“We look forward to the maiden flight by @qatarairways to Mombasa. For us the flight is a confirmation of the continued and growing cooperation between our two countries.” stated President Kenyatta