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Dubai airport sees air travel surge, expects FIFA World Cup boost: CEO

Dubai International Airport saw a surge in passengers over the first half of 2022 as pandemic restrictions eased and the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar will further boost traffic to the city-state's second airfield, its chief executive said Wednesday. Paul Griffiths, who oversees the world's busiest airport for international travel, told The Associated Press that the airport handled 160% more traffic over the past six months compared to the same period last year, part of an air travel rebound around the world. The nearly 28 million people who traveled through the airport over the past six months represent some 70% of the airport's pre-pandemic levels, even as Dubai's key source market of China remains closed due to severe pandemic restrictions. Griffiths said he expects the airport's traffic to return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of next year. It's a very, very welcome surge of traffic, Griffiths said. The first World Cup in the Middle East, he added, will send foreign socce

FIFA likely to start Qatar World Cup 2022 a day earlier; find out why

The decision to start the World Cup matches a day prior as the football association plans to let the host nation, Qatar play against Ecuador on November 20

FIFA, Qatar prepare beer policy for soccer fans at 2022 World Cup

Beer with alcohol is expected to be sold at World Cup stadiums in Qatar but fans may be allowed to take only non-alcoholic drinks to their seats

Iran-US nuclear talks in Qatar end without making progress amid tensions

Indirect negotiations between Iran and the US over Tehran's tattered nuclear deal with world powers ended in Qatar after failing to make significant progress amid a growing crisis

Qatar Energy to cut all emissions by 2030 as methane movement grows

Qatar Energy CEO Saad al-Kaabi said that by joining the Aiming for Zero Methane Emissions Initiative the company is reaffirming Qatar's commitments to global efforts to reducing emissions

Prince Charles got suitcase of cash from Qatar for charity: Report

The Sunday Times' says the suitcase was one of three bundles of cash given as charitable donations which the 73-year-old received from Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani

Gulf airlines edge past Air India again as post-Covid flying picks up

Air India's dwindling market share is significant as the Tata-owned airline is reported to induct about 200 more planes in what is being billed as one of the largest aircraft orders in Indian aviation

Elon Musk warns of supply constraints; Doha gas deals at Qatar Forum

Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk told the Qatar Economic Forum that supply constraints are the biggest brake on the electric-car maker's growth

TotalEnergies wins stake in $29-bn Qatar gas project amid energy crunch

Qatar is expanding production of liquefied natural gas amid a worldwide energy crunch

India, Qatar Joint Commission to meet later this year to strengthen ties

A meeting of the Joint Commission between India and Qatar to strengthen bilateral ties in various fields will be held later this year.Addressing a press briefing in Doha on Monday, Ausuf Sayeed, Secretary (Consular, Passport & Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs) said that high-level engagement to be sustained through an early visit of Qatar's Emir to India.Vice President Venkaiah Naidu is on a three-day visit to Qatar to enhance bilateral ties."Both India and Qatar agree to further strengthen their friendship. High-level engagement to be sustained through an early visit of Qatar's Emir to India. A joint commission of foreign ministers to meet later this year," Sayeed said.O Sunday, Vice President launched the "India-Qatar Start-Up bridge" to link the start-up ecosystems of the two countries at the India-Qatar Business Forum in Doha.He also addressed members of the business community at India-Qatar Business Forum and highlighted the strength of India-Qatar ties and called for ...

Qatar's demand for public apology not important: Kerala Governor Arif Khan

"People are entitled to their opinions. How does it matter? That (demand for apology) is not important. India cannot bother about such small reactions," said Kerala Governer

India shares robust economic partnership with Qatar: Venkaiah Naidu

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said that India has a very robust economic partnership with Qatar and it is getting enriched with each passing day

Gulf nations summon Indian envoys over BJP leader's controversial remark

Qatar, Iran and Kuwait on Sunday summoned India's Ambassadors and the key Gulf nations expressed their strong protest and condemnation of the controversial remarks of a BJP leader against Prophet

BJP drops 2 leaders as Islamic nations protest their comments on Prophet

The BJP on Sunday suspended its national spokesperson Nupura Sharma from the party following her alleged derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad which had ignited protests from Muslim groups.

VP Naidu holds delegation-level talks with Qatar PM; reviews bilateral ties

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday met Qatar's Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani here and the two leaders held delegation level talks and reviewed bilateral relations including trade, investment, economic and security cooperation. Naidu, who reached here on the last leg of his three-nation tour from May 30 to June 7, was accorded a ceremonial reception and a Guard of Honour at the Doha airport on Saturday. He was also welcomed by the Indian community upon his arrival. His visit to Qatar is taking place as both sides prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Sunday said that Vice President Naidu and Qatar Prime Minister Abdulaziz Al Thani held delegation level talks. PM & Minister of Interior of Qatar, Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani received VP @MVenkaiahNaidu at Amiri Diwan in Doha. Both sides .

Qatar summons Indian envoy over controversial remarks of BJP leader

Qatar's Foreign Ministry said that it has summoned Indian Ambassador and handed over to him an official note on what Gulf country called "total rejection and condemnation" of the controversial remarks

Qatar faces new terror funding accusations, embassy seeks more information

The Qatari Embassy said it needed more information before it could comment about the reported investigation, and did not immediately comment on the lawsuit

Brazil, Argentina must play World Cup qualifier after losing appeals: FIFA

During the qualifying program for the World Cup, Brazilian health officials came onto the field minutes after kickoff last September to dispute the quarantine status of some Argentina players

India and Qatar discuss issues relating to protection of labour rights

The issues figured at the seventh joint working group meeting between India and Qatar on labour and manpower development that took place on May 4 to 5 in New Delhi

Qatar World Cup organizers admit workers were exploited during FIFA

Qatar provided no details of the abuses that involved subcontractors working on the Club World Cup and Arab Cup in 2021.