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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...
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 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...
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,...
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...
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’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...
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...
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 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....
Qatar Airways to open first US lounge as part of move to JFK’s New Terminal One
AeroTime News
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August 19, 2025
Qatar Airways will open its first executive lounge in the United States as part of a move to the New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). On August 18, 2025, the airline said it will move its operations from...
Vietnam, Qatar strengthen ties with strategic vision, shared growth goals
Qatar Tribune
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August 24, 2025
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Relations between Vietnam and Qatar have seen consistent progress, marked by mutual trust and practical cooperation, Ambassador of Vietnam to Qatar HE Nguyen Huy Hiep has said. Addressing media during an event marking...
Qatar Airways begins operations at The New Terminal One at JFK in 2026
Travel Weekly
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August 19, 2025
Qatar Airways has selected The New Terminal One at New York JFK International Airport as its new home in New York, moving its operations in 2026 and unveiling a premium, 15,000sqft Qatar Airways lounge. The airline’s move to the New Terminal One...
Qatar Airways to launch its first US lounge at JFK by 2026
Qatar Tribune
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August 19, 2025
Qatar Airways, named World’s Best Airline 2025 for a record ninth time by Skytrax, has selected The New Terminal One at New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) as its new home in New York. The award-winning carrier will move its...
Guyanese woman caught with cocaine could face death penalty under Bangladeshi law
Stabroek News
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September 2, 2025
Karen Petula Stuffle -had been jailed here in 2018 The biggest cocaine seizure in Bangladesh to date occurred last August 26 when airport authorities at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport intercepted 8.66 kg of cocaine carried by Guyanese...
Qatar Airways to open first US lounge in JFK's newest terminal
The Points Guy
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August 18, 2025
Qatar Airways will open its first-ever U.S. airport lounge in New York. The Doha-based airline announced Monday that it'll officially move to the new Terminal One at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) when the facility opens...