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Qatar Airways to add 9 Boeing aircraft originally intended for sanctioned Russia to fleet

Turkish Airlines has already acquired 737 MAX aircraft originally intended for S7. Qatar Airways is planning to use the Boeing 737 MAX 8 for its short-haul flights, the carrier confirmed…

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Qatar, Nigeria should take advantage of gap in EU gas market, expert says

Qatar has benefited from rising oil and gas prices brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Qatar and Nigeria should take advantage of the gap left…

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Germany in talks with Qatar to ‘repurchase’ tanks: reports

Since the onset of the Russian-Ukraine crisis on 24 February, Qatar has held various phone calls with leaders of both countries. The German government has given the green light for…

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Qatar FM sways away from energy minister’s ‘forgive and forget’ remarks on Russia

The drop in Russian gas imports to Europe in turn strengthened Qatar’s role as a top exporter of liquified natural gas. Qatar does not support a “forgive and forget” approach…

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FIFA calls for ‘temporary ceasefire’ between Russia, Ukraine during World Cup

With the biggest sporting event in the world just four days away, Gianni Infantino has called for a month-long truce between Russia and Ukraine. FIFA’s president has called on Russia…

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LNG giant Qatar witnesses 12-jump fold in surplus on energy profit

Mounting on top Qatar’s energy revenues, the World Cup organisers have said that they expect a $17 billion boost from hosting major football tournament. Qatar’s budget surplus increased by a…

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German and French companies to buy into Qatar’s LNG expansion project: sources

Qatar has the world’s third-biggest proven natural gas reserves. TotalEnergies SE is set to make another investment in Qatar’s natural gas fields, according to sources familiar with the matter, Bloomberg said.…

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Oil, gas trade should be ‘depoliticised’, Qatar energy minister says ahead of Russia meeting

Qatar’s Amir and Russia’s president met earlier this month in Astana. All oil and gas commerce should be depoliticised, Qatar’s energy minister said on Monday, adding that anti-free market agreements…

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Europe risks ‘much worse’ energy crisis next year: QatarEnergy CEO

The European search for an oil haven comes as an energy crisis plagues the globe, despite their incessant scrutiny of gas producing countries. While Europe should have enough gas for…

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