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Qatar Airways chief breaks silence as Australia transport minister blocks release of documents

Qatar Airways has expressed shock and disappointment in an Australian decision to block more flights as Australia’s transport minister refused a Senate request to disclose documents. Qatar Airways has slammed…

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Australia cites ‘strip-search incident’ as factor in block on extra Qatar Airways flights

The opposition leader has raised concerns about the transparency of Australia’s transport minister’s responses in the ongoing saga. Australia’s government revealed that a strip-search incident involving women at Doha’s main…

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101% surge in passengers at Qatar’s Hamad International Airport in 2022

The country welcomed 244,261 visitors from the GCC in December 2022, an annual increase of 447.5%. With a year-over-year increase of 101% and the arrival of more than 35 million passengers,…

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Singapore pushes Qatar to second place in ‘World Best Airport’ title

Hamad International Airport earns the best airport in the Middle East award for the sixth consecutive year. Changi Airport in Singapore has reclaimed the title of greatest airport in the…

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Hamad airport sees 44.5% hike in passenger traffic in first three months of 2023

Qatar hopes to attract six million visitors every year by 2030. Hamad International Airport recorded a 44.5% increase in passenger traffic and an 18.65% increase in aircraft movements in the…

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Hamad airport offers free parking for first 60 minutes to ease Eid travel

Parking fees will apply once the parking timing exceeds 60 minutes. Charges for the first 60 minutes parking at Hamad International Airport have been slashed to allow for easier travel…

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Qatar sees 64% rise in visitors in January

The country welcomed 244,261 visitors from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in December 2022, an annual increase of 447.5%. Qatar recorded a 64.4% increase in air passengers in the past month,…

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Qatar claims sovereign immunity in $10mn lawsuit over airport strip search: reports

Each litigant could receive $2 million if the case involving the five Australian women goes to trial, bringing the total payout to $10 million. Qatar is reportedly attempting to claim…

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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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