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Time for Qatar to review its hosting of US Al Udeid military air base
Middle East Monitor
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July 3, 2025
The assassination of one of the highest-ranking Generals and the Commanders of Al Quds Force – part of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp (IRGC) – Qasem Soleimani, opened an unprecedented form of conflict in the Gulf region. Soleimani was killed...
Qatar Airways resumes four non-stop flights to Malta
Tourism Breaking News (UAE)
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July 3, 2025
Post Views: 91 Qatar Airways resumes operations today in Malta with four non-stop flights a week between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Malta International Airport (MLA). The latest addition to the airline’s network in Europe affirms its...
Qatar garners widespread praise for security, stability and peace diplomacy
The Peninsula
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July 3, 2025
The Peninsula showcases voices of confidence in Qatar’s safe, welcoming environment Clockwise from top left: Dr. Kamal Hamidou, Dr. Abdulrahman AlShami, Dr. Abdelmotalab Siddig Makki and Dr. Yasir Mahgoub Elhussein Doha, Qatar: In wake of recent...
Kenya Airways eyes more Doha flights in deal with Qatar Airways
Zawya
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National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has inked a code-sharing pact with Qatar Airways, allowing the latter to introduce a third daily frequency between Doha and Nairobi while KQ will launch Qatar Airways-marketed flights between Mombasa and Doha...
Qatar Unveils Crystal Walkway: The Longest Air-Conditioned Tourist Path
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) By Saud Al-Ajmi Photo Feature DOHA, July 3 (KUNA) -- On Gewan Island in the Qatari capital Doha, the Crystal Walkway has become a new tourist destination, featuring a collection of crystals embedded in the...
Qatar Airways lands again in Malta
Travel Daily News
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July 3, 2025
DOHA, QATAR – Qatar Airways resumes operations today in Malta with four non-stop flights a week between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Malta International Airport (MLA). The latest addition to the airline’s network in Europe affirms its...
Hamas commanders in Doha told to surrender weapons
Israel Hayom
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July 3, 2025
Qatari mediators have ordered senior Hamas commanders based in Doha to surrender their personal firearms as part of ongoing US-brokered negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire agreement with Israel and ending the Gaza conflict, according to The...
One visa, six gulf nations: What travellers need to know about the upcoming GCC Unified Visa
The Times of India
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The Gulf Cooperation Council is set to launch a unified visa, similar to the Schengen visa, allowing tourists to explore Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman with a single permit. Approved in November 2023, the visa aims to boost...
One visa, six countries: GCC pushes forward with travel plan
The Siasat Daily
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July 3, 2025
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is advancing efforts to launch a unified tourist visa that would enable seamless travel across its six member nations with a single permit. Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the GCC, confirmed that...
Unified Visa for UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman Launching ‘Soon,’ Says GCC Chief
Gulf Insider
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July 3, 2025
A unified tourism visa for visitors to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman will be launched soon, according to GCC Secretary General Jassem Al Budaiwi. In a statement by the GCC Secretariat, Al Budaiwi expressed gratitude to...
Qatar and PAL commence daily Manila-Doha flights
TTR Weekly
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July 2, 2025
DOHA, 3 July 2025: Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines celebrated the introduction of a codeshare daily service between Manila and Doha with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Hamad International Airport (DOH) on Monday. Celebrating the occasion were...
Tourist arrivals gain pace in June, but annual target still elusive
Daily FT
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Sri Lanka welcomes 138,241 tourists in June up 22% YoY driven by Dawoodi Bohra convention boost Misses monthly target for sixth consecutive month, as June falls short by 39,016 visitors YTD arrivals reach just under 1.17 m, up 15.6% YoY India...
One visa, six countries: GCC Grand Tours visa set to transform regional travel
What's On
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July 3, 2025
If you’ve ever dreamed of a Gulf-wide road trip, hopping from the souks of Muscat to the skyscrapers of Riyadh, sandy beaches in Bahrain to the modern wonders of Dubai, the upcoming GCC Grand Tours Visa might just turn that dream into a reality....
UAE, Qatar, Saudi travellers now skip malls when in GCC
Gulf News
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Dubai: Think Gulf tourism is still all about shopping sprees and beachfront escapes? Not anymore. A new wave of travellers across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar is reshaping the narrative — seeking experiences with emotional and cultural depth,...
Qatar Airways Lands Again In Malta, Continues To Expand Its Network And Increase Global Connectivity
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Qatar Airways resumes operations today in Malta with four non-stop flights a week between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Malta International Airport (MLA). The latest addition to the airline's network in Europe affirms...
Qatar's Economy Continues To Grow 3.7% In Q1 2025
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) has announced GDP data for the first quarter of 2025, with Qatar's economy registering real GDP growth of 3.7% compared to the same period in 2024. GDP at...
Tourists in the Gulf no longer flock to malls and beaches, says report: Where are they going now?
The Times of India
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The new report reveals that 28.5% of visitors to Qatar now prioritize cultural experiences over shopping and beaches, signaling a major shift in Gulf travel preferences.(Representative Image) For decades, Gulf tourism conjured images of shopping...
Qatari Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- July 2, 2025
ARY News
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July 2, 2025
KARACHI/DOHA – The Qatari Riyal (QAR) strengthened against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR), trading at 77.94 PKR today compared to June 2025’s closing rate of 77.86 PKR, continuing the currency’s steady appreciation trend observed throughout the month....
GCC unified tourism visa to launch soon, confirms Secretary General Jassem Al Budaiwi
Madhyamam
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July 2, 2025
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is ready to introduce a unified tourism visa that will allow visitors to travel freely across all six member states, Secretary General Jassem Al Budaiwi announced on Wednesday. Al Budaiwi praised the...
Travelers face soaring airfares as most international airlines continue to avoid service to Israel
All Israel News
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July 1, 2025
Illustrative - Passengers at the Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, June 25, 2025. (Photo: Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90) A week after the United States and Qatar brokered a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, most American and European...