Doha: Qatar Airways announced a new global partnership with Art Basel, the world’s leading contemporary art fair. The long-term alliance reinforces Qatar Airways’ role as a global connector of people, places, and culture.
According to Qatar News Agency, as Art Basel’s Premium Partner, Qatar Airways will support all of the fair’s prestigious annual exhibitions in Basel, Paris, Hong Kong, and Miami, as well as its newly launched edition in Qatar. This partnership aims to deepen the airline’s connection with a culture- and art-forward global demographic through one of the world’s most respected names in the art world.
Qatar Airways stated that the collaboration also marked the introduction of Art Basel into the Middle East, with a new edition launching in February 2026 in Doha. It will be the fair’s first presence in the region and highlights Qatar’s growing stature as a regional arts and cultural hub, as the nation continues to evolve as a destination that inspires and connects the world through its National
Vision 2030 roadmap.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Eng. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer commented on the collaboration, describing it as a strategic alignment between two globally respected brands and a statement on Qatar’s contributions to cultural development and exchange around the globe. He emphasized that Art Basel represents the highest calibre of international artistry and sophistication, reflecting the premium customer base that Qatar Airways serves daily.
Dr. Noah Horowitz, Art Basel Chief Executive Officer, expressed excitement about partnering with Qatar Airways, a brand synonymous with world-class hospitality experiences and luxury travel. He noted the anticipation of bringing the partnership to life across their global platform, starting in Basel this June, and highlighted the launch of their fifth fair in Qatar.
Art Basel Qatar will be held in collaboration with Qatar Creates and Qatar Sports Investments, reflecting the country’s broader cultural vision and its ambition to host a thriving
creative ecosystem. The inaugural edition will take place in the M7 creative hub and the Doha Design District in downtown Msheireb.