Doha – Abdul Majeed Hamdi:
The General Retirement and Social Security Authority “Daman” provides a wide range of discounts and benefits to retirees during the summer in cooperation with a number of institutions and companies in various sectors, giving them multiple options that make the summer vacation more comfortable, enjoyable and less expensive inside and outside Qatar. The Authority is keen to provide an integrated package of benefits that contribute to improving the quality of life of retirees and enhancing their social well-being within the Elite Program by providing various opportunities for travel, entertainment, shopping and recreation, in a way that suits their needs and aspirations during the retirement stage.
Travel services are among the most prominent benefits that retirees can benefit from during the summer, as Qatar Airways provides discounts of up to 50% on economy class tickets, a 25% discount on first class reservations, a 25% discount on business class reservations, and a 20% discount on all duty-free shops, which opens the way for them to travel to many destinations. Regional and global, enjoying new tourism experiences, or visiting children, relatives and friends abroad at lower costs.
These discounts give retirees greater flexibility in planning their summer trips, whether they are short trips to neighboring countries, or longer vacations to international tourist destinations, benefiting from the wide network of destinations provided by Qatar Airways, and the services it provides that make the travel experience more comfortable and easier.
Hotel accommodation stands out as one of the important options that can add more enjoyment to the summer vacation, as retirees benefit from a wide range of benefits and offers offered in the hospitality sector inside and outside Qatar.
In this context, Katara Hospitality provides discounts of up to 25% on room reservations in all of its hotels inside and outside Qatar, giving retirees the opportunity to enjoy distinctive hotel stays at preferential prices, whether for short vacations within the country, or to enjoy tourist experiences in foreign destinations.
Benefits include a 25% discount on restaurants at Katara Hospitality hotels inside and outside Qatar, allowing retirees to benefit from diverse hospitality experiences and enjoy a wide choice of restaurants and hotel services.
The discounts do not stop at accommodation and restaurants, but extend to health clubs in Katara Hospitality hotels, where retirees receive a 25% discount on all services provided in these facilities inside and outside Qatar, providing additional opportunities to relax and take care of health and fitness during the summer vacations.
Benefiting from the available benefits is not limited to those wishing to travel outside the country, as retirees can spend enjoyable times inside Qatar by taking advantage of the offers and discounts offered in restaurants and cafes spread throughout various regions of the country, where discount rates range between 10 and 25%. These benefits provide an opportunity to enjoy family and social gatherings, and eat meals in a comfortable atmosphere, while benefiting from preferential prices that contribute to reducing expenses.
The discounts available in more than 17 commercial complexes also allow retirees to benefit from various offers that include shopping, services, and recreational activities, giving them wide options for spending enjoyable times within the country, whether through shopping, attending events, or benefiting from the entertainment facilities hosted by these complexes.
These benefits reflect the Retirement and Social Security Authority’s interest in providing an integrated system of services that go beyond traditional insurance aspects, to include aspects of social welfare and improving the quality of life. They also reflect its keenness to build sustainable partnerships with public and private sector institutions, which directly benefits retirees and gives them greater opportunities to benefit from the various services available in the country. With the variety of options between travel, hotel accommodation, shopping, restaurants, and recreational activities, retirees find themselves faced with multiple opportunities to spend a summer full of enjoyable experiences and activities, whether inside or outside Qatar, in line with the country’s trends aimed at enhancing the quality of life and achieving social well-being for all segments of society, most notably the retirees; In appreciation of their giving and their role in the development and construction process.
