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Hamad airport first in region to install ‘cutting edge’ carry-on screening

The new technology will enable passengers to have liquids and electronics in their carry-on bags. Hamad International Airport [HIA] is the first airport in the region to obtain Smiths Detection’s…

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Qatar Visa Centres in several countries to reopen mid-December

More Qatar Visa Centres will reopen in December, following the reopening on the QVC in various Indian cities on December 3. The QVC in Kathmandu, Nepal will reopen starting December…

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HIA first in region to be awarded ‘5-Star COVID-19 airport’ rating

HIA earned a ‘5-Star Airport’ status for the fourth consecutive year and a 5-Star ‘Covid-19 Airport’ by Skytrax. Hamad International Airport [HIA] was awarded a 5-Star COVID-19 Airport Safety rating…

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HIA to install new radars to improve air traffic surveillance

Qatar’s main airport will soon be using sophisticated Approach Surveillance Radar technology. Hamad International Airport will see greater enhanced air navigation safety and security as the airline industry begins to…

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The Round Up | 24 Nov 2020

The top news this Tuesday on The Round Up ? Police officers charged in case of airport abandoned baby ⚖️ QFCRA legal action against First Abu Dhabi Bank ?? ??…

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HIA Incident: Airport police charged over invasive search, but questions remain

The mother has been identified, but information about her whereabouts or if victims of the search have been contacted by officials has not been disclosed. Police officers who ordered the…

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Mother of abandoned baby identified

If found, the woman could face up to 15 years in jail Qatari authorities say they’ve identified the parents of the baby that was abandoned at Hamad International Airport last…

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‘Deeply concerned’ Sydney Swans seek answers from sponsor Qatar Airways following HIA incident

The Australian football team expressed its concern about the recent Hamad International Airport [HIA] incident that saw the violation of women’s rights. The Australian Football League’s [AFL] Sydney Swans are…

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EXCLUSIVE: CCTV footage shows moment abandoned baby discovered at airport

Doha News has obtained exclusive footage that shows the moments immediately after a newborn baby girl was found at Qatar’s main airport. Want more from Doha News? Website: dohanews.co Facebook:…

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