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Qatar receives ‘Arab Tourism Capital’ key as official spotlights shifting views on Arab world

Arab Tourism Capital’s key handed over to Akbar Al Baker in a ceremony officially recognising Doha as the Arab Tourism Capital for 2023. The Arab Tourism Capital’s key was handed…

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UK judge demands Qatar Airways provides evidence in Airbus case

For months, Airbus and Qatar Airways have been engaged in a major legal battle that has shaken the aviation world. A UK court has given Qatar Airways a 13-week deadline…

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Orchard: Hamad Airport’s stunning new ‘jungle-like’ expansion in pictures

With natural light fostering a calming atmosphere , the area’s unique design enables trees and plants to easily adapt to the internal conditions and grow over the course of the…

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Why Qatar’s floating hotel MSC World Europa is world’s most ‘green’ ship

MSC Cruises’ newest ship, World Europa, is here to fix the image of an industry tarnished by environmental issues. The MSC World Europa will function as a floating hotel offering…

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Aviation sector will face disruption for years: Qatar Airways CEO

Despite the pandemic and supply chain problems, Qatar Airways reported a rare industry profit of $1.5 billion over the past fiscal year. The aviation industry will experience disruption for years…

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Qatar Airways, Boeing 737 MAX deal finally takes off

Qatar Airways operates more than 120 Boeing airplanes, including 777 and 787 passenger jets. Qatar Airways finalised an order for 25 Boeing 737 MAX 10 single-aisle passenger jets worth $3.3…

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Qatar Airways CEO calls Airbus A380 his ‘biggest mistake’

Qatar Airways CEO suggested the Airbus A380 would be grounded as soon as additional aircraft deliveries were allowed. Qatar Airways could ground its Airbus A380 aircraft when deemed time appropriate,…

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Political unrest poses as ‘biggest’ threat to airline industry: Qatar Airways CEO

Qatar Airways announced in June that profits skyrocketed to $1.5 billion ahead of the World Cup, indicating it is the most the state-owned company has ever earned. For Qatar Airways’…

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Qatar Airways mulls own Heathrow handler amid ongoing travel chaos

Heathrow Airport made a decision earlier to implement a two-month cap on daily passenger traffic to inhibit travel havoc prompted by staffing shortages in key areas such as ground handling.…

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