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Turkey issues PCR exemptions for under 6s from Qatar

The guidelines are not permanent and subject to change, authorities say. Young passengers travelling to Turkey from Qatar have been exempt from quarantining, the Gulf state’s embassy in Ankara confirmed…

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Qatar Airways escalates ‘mystery spat’ with Airbus

The Qatar-based carrier is to halt its Airbus deliveries this year as tensions over “serious issues” remain unresolved. Qatar Airways warned that “serious” issues with Airbus SE may result in…

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Spain opens up for vaccinated Qatar travellers as Covid-19 cases drop

Fully vaccinated? Well, you can now enjoy a quick getaway trip to Spain without any quarantine requirements. Spain has opened up its borders to fully vaccinated visitors and recovered individuals…

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First direct charter flights between Russia and Qatar to take-off soon

Qatar National Tourism Council has signed a deal with multinational travel and tourism company TUI at SPIEF 2021. Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) returned from the St. Petersburg International Economic…

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Vaccinated GCC citizens exempt from hotel quarantine in Qatar

*This article has been updates to confirm only GCC citizens, not residents, are exempt, as per changes made on the official ministry website. GCC citizens are allowed to enter Qatar…

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Heading to Umrah this year? Here’s what you need to know

Only those who have been fully vaccinated can perform Umrah in Saudi Arabia. Those returning to Qatar from Umrah in Saudi Arabia can now undergo a PCR test on arrival…

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New quarantine exemptions for vaccinated GCC citizens

The ministry issued an updated quarantine exemption criteria exclusively for GCC citizens and people they are accompanied with. The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) announced on Saturday the quarantine exemption…

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Qatar’s India visa centre’s to open for domestic workers

Appointments to visit the centre are now open for the community in India. Qatar Visa Centers [QVC] in India will now start receiving applications starting from Sunday for domestic workers…

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Qatar updates travel quarantine exemptions

The updated protocols will come into effect on Sunday, April 25th. Those who have recovered from Covid-19 are now exempt from quarantining in Qatar as part of the Ministry of…

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