Zaha Hadid-designed skyscraper planned for Qatar
Despite the death of its founder, Zaha Hadid Architects is set to stay in business for a while longer yet – as confirmed by the…
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Emirates named World’s Best Airline at Skytrax World Airline Awards 2016
Emirates airline was today named the World’s Best Airline 2016 at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2016, in addition to scooping up the awards for…
Qatar Airways Extends Global Ambitions With Latam Investment
Qatar Airways is extending its global ambitions with plans to buy a stake in Latam Airlines Group SA, securing a partnership with South America’s biggest…
Qatar Airways considering Boeing 737 Max after cancelling Airbus A320neo order
Qatar Airways is “seriously” talking to Boeing about buying a “large number” of its 737 Max aircraft, just weeks after it canceled its first order…
182,000 from Qatar visited Dubai last year
About 182,000 people from Qatar visited Dubai last year, showing a rise of 32 percent compared to 2014. Dubai is one of the most sought-…
UN pushes Europe and Arab countries into LGBT agenda
UN Human Rights Council narrowly adopted a resolution establishing the position of “independent expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and…
US adds to pressure on Qatar to move on labour reform
A recently published US State Department report on human trafficking provides Qatar with yet another roadmap to counter World Cup-related international criticism of its labour…
Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel invites families to celebrate Eid
In celebration of Eid Al Fitr, Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel invites families and friends to the five-star luxury hotel. The hotel is…
Qatar condemns suicide bombings in Saudi Arabia, including in Medina
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned yesterday’s attacks in Saudi Arabia as “criminal acts” that contradict “all humanitarian, moral and Islamic values.” Four security guards…
Public Prosecution employee in Qatar arrested for ‘disclosing secrets’
A staffer working for Qatar’s Public Prosecution’s office has been arrested on the orders of the attorney general for “disclosing secrets” about an ongoing case on social media….