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Qatar Airways new Business Class menu by NZ chef Michael Meredith
Travel Weekly
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August 28, 2025
Qatar Airways has launched an exclusive new Business Class in-flight menu for passengers travelling from Auckland to Doha in partnership with renowned New Zealand Chef Michael Meredith. Available from 1 September 2025, the menu is a celebration of...
Pile-driving underway for Qatari hotel on Carifesta Ave
Stabroek News
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August 28, 2025
Notwithstanding the dispute over who controls the lands, pile driving is underway on Carifesta Avenue for a luxury hotel to be built by a Qatari group. Stabroek News on Monday spoke with a representative of Ashoka Buildcon Limited at the site...
Osaka anticipates steady growth, but serious bottlenecks remain in Japan's tourist infrastructure
Japan Today
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August 28, 2025
As annoying as the hordes of noisy foreign tourists may seem, their economic contribution is beyond dispute, reports Shukan Economist (Aug 26-Sep 2). This year will see outlays by visitors reaching some 10 trillion yen, with a ripple effect...
SET SAIL FOR THE CÔTE D’AZUR: B-LOUNGE DOHA’S FROZÉ BRUNCH LAUNCHES THE ST. TROPEZ EDITION WITH A CURATED NEW MENU
Middle East News 247
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August 27, 2025
The Ritz-Carlton, Doha is delighted to announce that Frozé Brunch St Tropez Edition has arrived at B-Lounge Doha. Inspired by the exclusivity of one of the world’s most iconic ports where yachts anchor along the famed shores of the French Riviera,...
Mozambique, Qatar firm sign 20 bln USD deal to boost key sectors
Xinhua News Agency
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MAPUTO, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- The government of Mozambique and Al Mansour Holding, a Qatar-based investment conglomerate, signed a 20 billion U.S. dollar strategic cooperation agreement in the capital, Maputo, on Tuesday to boost development across...
House of Suntory and Qatar Duty Free collaborate for experiential pop-up
DFNI-Frontier
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August 27, 2025
Qatar Duty Free and the House of Suntory have collaborated to create an immersive, experiential pop-up space for shoppers in the departures area of Hamad International Airport. Crafted to reflect the natural beauty of Japan’s landscape, and a...
Boko cinches $12bn Qatari investment for diversification push
MMEGI
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August 27, 2025
President Duma Boko last week penned a sweeping $12 billion (about P160 billion) investment package from Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings in a landmark investment deal for the government that will also assist in the much-needed job creation. The...
QIFF 2026: Qatar’s biggest food festival returns; kiosk registration now open
The Peninsula
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August 27, 2025
Doha: Qatar’s favourite food event is making a comeback! The 15th edition of the Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) is set to take place from January 14 to 24, 2026, at the 974 Stadium precinct, according to the Qatar Tourism website....
Old Doha Port emerges as premier hub for leisure, culture
Gulf Times
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August 27, 2025
As Doha awaits a welcome respite from the summer heat, the Old Doha Port is emerging as one of Qatar’s most dynamic destinations, combining maritime heritage with modern leisure, culture, and recreation. From its colourful districts and expansive...
High-ranking German business delegation set to visit Qatar
Gulf Times
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August 27, 2025
A high-ranking business delegation from the German Near and Middle East Association (NUMOV e.V.) will travel to Qatar in the coming days for a multi-day visit, according to the German embassy in Doha. The delegation aims to further strengthen...
HIA issues travel tips for 'smooth arrival' at airport
Gulf Times
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August 27, 2025
Hamad International Airport has facilitated a “smooth and efficient journey” for returning travelers as the summer holiday season concludes and the new school year commences. Using the car park for pick-ups: For picking up arriving passengers at...
Business travel spending in South and Southeast Asia to reach $679B in 2025, led by Singapore
ETTravelWorld.com
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August 27, 2025
Tumodo, the AI-powered corporate travel management platform, has reported strong recovery in business travel across South and Southeast Asia, in line with global trends. Worldwide corporate travel spending is projected to increase by 10.8 per cent...
Bahrain Kick Off September Camp with Qatar, UAE Friendlies
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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Talajic names 29-man squad for international FIFA window The Bahrain national football team will begin their September training camp on August 30 with a closed session, as part of their preparations for upcoming challenges during the international...
China, Arab states look to boost tourism ties at Yinchuan meeting
Xinhua News Agency
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YINCHUAN, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- About 300 guests from 28 countries and regions, including Jordan and Qatar, joined the China-Arab States Tour Operators Matchmaking and Exchange Meeting in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous...
How Air Travel Became Safer Through Cashless Service
Security Magazine
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August 27, 2025
In an age where convenience, efficiency, and security reign supreme, air travel has adapted accordingly. One notable change: the elimination of cash payments on board for food, drinks, and other purchases. This shift away from bills and coins did...
The Ned Doha adds two appointments to marketing leadership
Campaign Middle East
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August 27, 2025
The Ned Doha, a luxury hotel in Doha, Qatar, has appointed Abdullah Al Atari as Director of Sales and Marketing and Raja Bennaceur as Director of Marketing and Communications. The appointments aim to further elevate The Ned Doha’s experience for...
UK air passenger numbers reach new record
Azzet
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August 28, 2025
The number of travellers passing through the United Kingdom’s airports reached a new record last quarter, surging past pre-pandemic highs. UK airports reported 81 million passengers in the June quarter, rising by 3% year-over-year, according to...
India, UAE, Qatar Key Drivers of Bahrain’s Aviation Boom
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain’s aviation sector saw a notable boost in July 2025, according to the latest statistics released by the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications. The numbers show significant growth in...
Air Mauritius chair warns against Qatar Airways takeover
Ch-Aviation
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August 27, 2025
Air Mauritius (MK, Mauritius) chairman Kishore Beegoo has dismissed calls to sell the struggling national airline to Qatar Airways, warning it would undermine the country’s economic sovereignty. In an interview published by Mauritius' Defi Media,...
Travel YouTuber reviews 'soulless destination' and says he'll never go back
Cornwall Live
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August 26, 2025
Gabriel Morris, a globe-trotting YouTuber, has spent over three decades journeying across the world, visiting six continents and more than 90 countries. To be precise, Gabriel has travelled to "97 United Nations member states plus the three...