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Turkish Airlines GOL codeshare agreement

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Turkish Airlines and GOL announce codeshare and partnership agreement

Through the codeshare partnership, passengers will be able to purchase tickets to destinations in Brazil from flights departing from Istanbul and many other airports across the world. Global aviation giant…

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Turkish Cargo carried 335 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to 61 countries in 2021

Turkish Cargo delivered 100 million vaccine doses to Brazil in 2021, and over 1 million doses to Mauritania, Madagascar, Rwanda and Congo. In ensuring the continuation of international pharma supply…

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The Round up

The Round Up | 7 September 2021

All the top stories in Qatar today on #TheRoundUp: ???? Antony Blinken thanks Qatar for support ⛓️ Palestinian prisons escape Israeli prison ???? Vaccinated can avoid hospitalisation ⚽ FIFA kicks…

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FIFA mulls disciplinary action after suspension of Brazil-Argentina’s World Cup qualifier

The much-anticipated match was suspended moments after kick-off, leaving millions of fans disappointed. FIFA said it “regrets” scenes that led to the suspension of Brazil and Argentina’s World Cup qualifier…

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Qatar curbs Brazil poultry imports amid safety concerns

Frozen chicken from Brazil. Credit: Lulu All shipments of meat and chicken from Brazil are being checked at Qatar’s ports to ensure their quality before they are cleared for sale, the…

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Culture

Support group formed to ease Amazon adventurers’ return to Qatar

As the online debate over a charity excursion in Brazil continues, a support group of mostly local residents is working to educate the public about Islamic values and advocate against cyber bullying.

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Culture

Qataris’ Amazon adventure to continue after Vodafone withdraws support

Eleven days into a Brazilian Amazon excursion it initiated, Vodafone-Qatar has backed out of the journey, amid strong criticism from members of the Qatari community who say the trip violates the country's conservative Islamic principles.

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Culture

Charity endeavor in Brazil sparks cultural debate on Qatari identity

Some locals have been calling on Vodafone to scrap its mixed-gender trip to Brazil, where seven young Qataris are helping to rebuild a school in a remote village. Others say the criticism is unwarranted and overshadows the good that is being done.

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Life

Where to watch the 2014 World Cup in Qatar

Here's a guide on how to tune into the world's largest football tournament over the next month. Included in our guide is a schedule of matches according to Doha time.

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