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Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday To Bring Extended Holiday For UAE In September
Gulf Insider
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August 24, 2025
The International Astronomy Center in the United Arab Emirates announced on Sunday that the crescent of Rabi Al Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar, was not sighted across the Arab world on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The finding means...
Qatar TT team concludes training camp in Serbia
Qatar Tribune
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August 20, 2025
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar national table tennis team has concluded its training camp in Belgrade, Serbia, which was held from August 7 to 19. This training camp was part of preparations, approved by the Qatar Table Tennis Association...
Chennai leads with longest wait for US business and tourist visas in India
The Economic Times
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August 24, 2025
Indian travelers applying for US B1/B2 business and tourist visas are still facing long interview waits, according to the US Department of State’s latest Global Visa Wait Times update. Current figures show applicants in Mumbai and Hyderabad wait...
Qatar Airways Lands Big at JFK with Its First U.S. Lounge
Business Traveler
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August 19, 2025
Qatar Airways will open an exclusive lounge at New York (JFK), marking the airline’s first entry into the U.S. airport lounge market. The Gulf carrier confirmed in a press release that it will move its New York operations to JFK’s New Terminal One...
Qatar, Malta hold political consultations
Gulf Times
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August 20, 2025
The second round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of Qatar and Malta was held Tuesday in Doha. The Qatari side was chaired by HE the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Ahmed bin Hassan al-Hammadi. The...
Qatar Tourism invites marine enthusiasts to join Whale Shark Tours
Gulf Times
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August 19, 2025
Qatar Tourism (QT) has invited marine enthusiasts to join Qatar’s Whale Shark Tours, an adventurous and educational one-day voyage aboard a high speed catamaran. Every summer, the waters off Qatar’s northern coast transform into one of the world’s...
Doha Bank launches new personal loan campaign
Gulf Times
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August 19, 2025
Doha Bank continues to deliver innovative products and services that address the diverse needs of its customers, align with their aspirations, and raise its value proposition. In line with this approach, Doha Bank has launched a new personal loan...
Royal Thai Embassy presents Thai Restaurant Week 2025: A culinary journey in Qatar
I Love Qatar
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August 24, 2025
The Royal Thai Embassy in Doha is delighted to announce Thai Restaurant Week 2025: A Thai Culinary Journey in Qatar, a vibrant week-long celebration of Thailand’s world-renowned cuisine and the enduring cultural friendship between Thailand and...
Qatar, Malta hold round of political consultations
Qatar Tribune
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August 19, 2025
DOHA: The second round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of the State of Qatar and the Republic of Malta has been held in Doha. The Qatari side was chaired by Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Ahmed...
Bahraini Tourists Embrace Russia as a Popular Travel Destination
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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Bahrain’s Ambassador to Russia, Ahmed Al-Saati, highlighted the growing popularity of Russia among Arab and Gulf tourists, noting that more Bahrainis are visiting the country each year. In an interview with Al-Ayam, Ambassador Al-Saati said that...
Qatar Rail launches 365-day Metropass with Early Bird discount
Qatar Tribune
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August 19, 2025
DOHA: Qatar Rail has announced the introduction of its new 365-Day Metropass, offering passengers unlimited travel for an entire year. To mark the launch, an Early Bird promotion with a 20% discount is being rolled out at Qatar Rail’s...
Cheapest flights for Oman travellers revealed
Times of Oman
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Muscat: SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost airline, has launched its exciting “Breaking Fares” campaign, giving travelers the chance to fly to amazing destinations at fares starting from OMR 19.99. The campaign connects passengers from Muscat to different...
Qatar’s Place Vendome redefines luxury shopping experience
GCC Business News
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August 19, 2025
Just 11 kilometres from the heart of Doha, Place Vendome rises proudly in Lusail; more than a mall, it stands as one of Qatar’s most defining luxury icons, boldly reshaping the modern retail experience. Since its grand opening on 15 April 2022,...
Malta seeks to grow ties with Qatar, lauds Doha’s mediation prowess
The Peninsula
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August 24, 2025
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs and Tourism of the Republic of Malta, H E Christopher Cutajar. Pics: Rajan Vadakkemuriyil/The Peninsula. Doha, Qatar: Terming Qatar’s diplomacy ‘quite extraordinary’, Permanent...
Uzbekistan, Qatar expand cooperation in investment, trade, and industry
Daryo
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August 24, 2025
Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan Laziz Kudratov held a series of meetings in Doha with senior officials and business leaders of Qatar to strengthen economic cooperation on August 20–21. Source: Ministry of Investment,...
Fifa’s Club World Cup to take place in summer 2029 – and not in Qatar
The Guardian
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August 24, 2025
Fifa has told the continental confederations that the next Club World Cup will take place in the summer of 2029 in a move that would appear to kill off a proposed bid from Qatar to host the tournament. In another significant development, Fifa has...
Qatar’s whale shark tours offer rare glimpse into nature’s wonder
The Peninsula
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August 19, 2025
Doha, Qatar: Every summer, the waters off Qatar’s northern coast transform into one of the world’s most incredible marine spectacles. From June to September, hundreds of whale sharks, the largest fish in the sea, gather in the Al Shaheen Marine...
Qatar Airways to introduce first US airport lounge at New York JFK
The Moodie Davitt Report
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August 19, 2025
QATAR/US. Qatar Airways has selected The New Terminal One as its new home at New York John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport. The carrier will move its operations from Terminal 8 to the state-of-the-art terminal in 2026 and unveil a premium,...
Suhail Star to appear in Qatar's sky
Gulf Times
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August 23, 2025
Qatar Calendar House (QCH) announced that Suhail star will be visible in Qatar’s skies today, the 1st of Rabi’ al-Awwal 1447 AH, corresponding to Aug 24, marking the beginning of the Suhail season in Qatar and most of GCC states. On this occasion,...
Expect drop in temperatures, as Suhail star appears in Qatar’s sky today
Qatar Tribune
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August 24, 2025
QNA Doha Qatar Calendar House has announced that Suhail star will be visible in Qatara’s skies on Sunday, the 1st of Rabiâ Al-Awwal 1447 AH, corresponding to August 24, marking the beginning of the Suhail season in Qatar and most of GCC states....