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China, Arab states look to boost tourism ties at Yinchuan meeting
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
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...
Bahrain Kick Off September Camp with Qatar, UAE Friendlies
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...

The Ned Doha adds two appointments to marketing leadership
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...

CAA report: UK airports showing significant growth and better punctuality
According to a new report issued by the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority, aviation has shown “significant growth” in the UK, reaching the highest ever number of passengers between April and June 2025. In the first half of the year, 141 million...
Plane Truths: How to bag cheaper flights
SINGAPORE – For many travellers, hunting for cheap flights has become a sport. With airlines dangling weekly promotions and tweaking their rewards charts, those who know where to look can save hundreds – or even fly for almost free. This game is...

Qatar Airways to open its first U.S. premium lounge at JFK’s New Terminal One
Qatar Airways, recently named World’s Best Airline for the ninth time, will construct a premium lounge at the New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The 15,000 square foot space will be the airline’s first dedicated...
India, UAE, Qatar Key Drivers of Bahrain’s Aviation Boom
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...

From Rally to Rotation to Reckoning: Markets Climb as Trump Tariffs Head Toward Supreme Court Showdown
The Summer's Surge and Autumn's Rotation As the glow of the summer's market rally still lingers in our investment accounts, we must begin to brace for the shifting winds of autumn. The strength of this rally is not just a passing impression — it...

Karwa Bus guide: routes, rates, and everything you need to know
The Karwa Bus line, operated by the Qatar government-owned Mowasalat, is an affordable, air-conditioned, public transportation option that has been serving the country's residents since 2005. It has now expanded its services, ensuring riders can...

Air Mauritius chair warns against Qatar Airways takeover
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,...
Click Frenzy Travel sale: All the best deals on flights, hotels, cruises and tours
Nine may receive a commission when you buy from links on our site. If you're pining for a holiday either later this year or early in 2026, now could be the time to book. A travel sale from website Click Frenzy begins tonight. Deals include money...

Qatari royalty to meet Mnangagwa
His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Jabor Bin Jassim Al Thani, a senior member of Qatar's ruling family, expressed admiration for the grandeur of the Victoria Falls Rainforest during a visit yesterday, ahead of key discussions with President Emmerson...

India’s squad for AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers announced
New Delhi [India], September 1 (ANI): India U23 men's national team head coach Naushad Moosa has announced a 23-member squad that will play the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers in Doha. India are in Group H where they will play Bahrain (September 3),...

Morocco named among top tourist destinations in 2025 by Travel and Tour World
Morocco has been recognized as one of the top global tourism destinations in 2025, according to a report published by Travel and Tour World, a platform specializing in the tourism industry. The North African country joined a distinguished list...

Set your alarms! A huge travel sale launches tonight feat cut-price flights from Sydney to Europe
Sydney’s soggy winter got you craving a getaway? You’re not alone. According to research from the Tourism and Transport Forum Australia, 62 per cent of Aussies are planning to embrace a new travel trend this year. If you’re among them, and looking...

Stop everything! A mega travel sale is going live soon with flights from Melbourne to Asia, Europe and more
Melbourne’s chilly winter got you craving a getaway? You’re not alone. According to research from the Tourism and Transport Forum Australia, 62 per cent of Aussies are planning to embrace a new travel trend this year. If you’re among them, and...

The A-Z of accommodation costs around the world
Home may be wherever you lay your head, but how expensive it is can vary wildly depending on where on the earth that happens to be... and what level of comfort you need. We've travelled far and wide to bring you the average cost of accommodation...

Qatari royalty charmed by Vic Falls, to meet President Mnangagwa
Bulawayo Bureau HIS HIGHNESS Sheikh Mansour Bin Jabor Bin Jassim Al Thani, a distinguished member of the ruling family of the State of Qatar, was awestruck by the beauty of the majestic Victoria Falls Rainforest during a visit yesterday, ahead of...
Barrack: Saudi Arabia, Qatar to invest in Lebanon economic zone after Hezbollah disarms
Barrack calls for investments in south Lebanon to create jobs for the tens of thousands of Hezbollah fighters who will disarm BY BASSEM MROUE AND KAREEM CHEHAYEB BEIRUT — Saudi Arabia and Qatar are ready to invest in an economic zone in south...