Sports
Over 1.5m people apply for World Cup pass – Qatar
Qatar said Sunday that more than 1.5 million people have applied for the compulsory pass for the football World Cup, that begins on November 20.
Saad Al-Suwaidi, head of the Hayya pass service, said that between 1.5 million and 1.7 million people have so far applied for the card, that acts as a visa, match ticket, transport ticket and gives access to some fan zones.
All travellers to Qatar will need the pass to enter from November 1, whether they intend to watch a game or not.
Qatar has said it expects more than one million foreign visitors, as well as hundreds of thousands of domestic fans.
International supporters have to apply for the pass after buying tickets and securing accommodation.
Doha’s two international airports are preparing to handle 150,000 entries a day, officials said.
Those crossing by land from Saudi Arabia must take a bus to Doha, or pay a $1,375 fee to drive their own car.
Officials say border officials at the Abu Samra land crossing will be able to process 4,000 people an hour.
-
Crime15 hours ago
NDLEA busts man carrying 4,000 tramadol pills at Lagos airport
-
Politics15 hours ago
Imo ex-gov Ihedioha pays visit to Otti
-
News17 hours ago
Ogun schools resume third academic term today
-
News14 hours ago
NFL star Tank Dell injured in Florida shooting
-
News11 hours ago
Court slams Linda Ikeji N30m damages over libelous post against NBM
-
Metro15 hours ago
Fuel queues return across states amid supply shortages
-
News13 hours ago
FCCPC partners ECOWAS, seeks Nigerians’ input to shape digital market
-
News17 hours ago
Five dead as deadly tornadoes hits US states