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Bloomberg has reported that Russia and Ukraine have been conducting “limited talks” in Qatar, citing unnamed Russian sources. The talks are said to focus on preventing threats to each country’s nuclear facilities as the war continues. The same report cited Ukrainian sources who say the contacts thus far have only focused on prisoner exchanges, which has resulted in several major swaps throughout the conflict. The latest exchange was Wednesday, involving 25 POWs returned on each side. But it’s clear that any direct negotiations under the incoming Trump administration is likely to grow out of these existing ‘limited’ contacts and exchanges. The Kremlin on Thursday offered ‘no comment’ when asked about Bloomberg’s reporting. Click here to read more
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Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad feature in list of world’s safest airlines The world’s safest airlines have been revealed, with carriers from the UAE and Qatar featuring in the top 10. Aviation industry website AirlineRatings.com announced its Top 25 Safest Full-Service Airlines and Top 25 Safest Low-Cost Airlines for 2025 from the 385 airlines it monitors. Air New Zealand pipped Qantas to the top spot, while Middle East carriers Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad all featured in the top 10. World’s 25 safest airlines for 2025 CEO Sharon Petersen said: “It was extremely close again between Air New Zealand and Qantas for first place with only 1.5 points separating the two airlines. While both airlines uphold the highest safety standards and pilot training, Air New Zealand continue to have a younger fleet than Qantas which separates the two.” Regarding a joint third-place for Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways and Emirates, she said: “The three-way tie for third place was because we simply could not separate these airlines. From fleet age to pilot skill, safety practices, fleet size, and number of incidents, their scores were identical.” AirlineRatings.com uses bespoke metrics to assess the safest airlines around the world. It said: “Consultations with check pilots […]
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Qatari Nasser al-Attiyah hit the gas on Tuesday to win stage 9 of the Dakar Rally as Saudi Yazeed al-Rajhi took the lead in the drivers’ standings. South African Henk Lategan was dethroned having dominated the standings since stage 2 and is now 7min 09sec behind the Saudi driver with three days to go. “It was a messy, messy, messy day for us but it’s not the end of the world, we’re still in it,” said Lategan. Five-time champion al-Attiyah covered the 357km special between Riyadh and Haradh in 2hr 52min 59sec, to keep in touch with a sixth Dakar title. “It was a good stage. I can be happy with the result. There are three days left, we really have to focus, everything is open,” said Dacia driver al-Attiyah, who is fourth over 25 minutes behind al-Rajhi. The Qatari finished 2min 47sec ahead of Belgian Guillaume de Mevius’ Mini and 3min 12sec ahead of al-Rajhi’s Overdrive. “We did a great job like we planned to,” said al-Rajhi. “It won’t be easy, but we will fight to the end. Everything is going well for us. ” Having had to open the road following his victory in stage 8, Lategan crossed […]
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Qatar Executive, the luxury private jet charter division of Qatar Airways Group, has delivery of two additional Gulfstream G700 aircraft. The new planes take the total fleet size to 24. The two additional aircraft will increase the total number of Gulfstream G700 in QE’s fleet to six, with an additional four G700s scheduled for delivery throughout 2025 and early 2026. Qatar private jets QE’s fleet also includes 15 Gulfstream G650ER aircraft. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said: “We are incredibly proud to continue growing our fleet with the groundbreaking G700, which delivers an innovative and exceptional experience for our customers. “These aircraft represent our passion for redefining private aviation and offering the best possible luxury experience in the skies, exceeding the expectations of our esteemed passengers and clients.” These state-of-the-art aircraft further solidify QE’s position as a leader in luxury long-range travel and private aviation. They provide customers with the ultimate comfort and performance when combined with QE’s unparalleled service and hospitality. With its luxurious and spacious cabin, innovative technology, increased fuel efficiency, and long-range capabilities, the QE Gulfstream G700 is a stand out choice in private business aviation charter and has become yet another reason why so […]
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President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, said Tuesday that he was traveling to Qatar to take part in Gaza hostage and ceasefire negotiations with Biden administration officials. Chances of a deal seem slim as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made clear he has no intention of ending the genocidal war, and Hamas is saying any deal must lead to a permanent ceasefire, but Witkoff insisted progress was being made. “We’re making a lot of progress, and I don’t want to say too much because I think they’re doing a really good job back in Doha,” Witkoff, a real estate investor, said at a press conference with Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Witkoff said he was “really hopeful that by the inaugural, we’ll have some good things to announce on behalf of the president.” When asked what has been impeding a deal, Witkoff declined to answer. “I believe we’ve been on the verge of [a deal]. I don’t want to discuss what’s delayed it — no point to be negative in any way,” he said. Standing alongside Witkoff, Trump repeated his threat that there would be “all hell to pay” if Hamas doesn’t start releasing hostages by his inauguration on January 20. “If those hostages aren’t back — if […]
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Ousmane Dembélé scored a stoppage-time winner as Paris Saint-Germain beat Monaco 1-0 to win the Champions Trophy on Sunday. The France winger was unmarked at the back post to meet a low cross from the left by Fabian Ruiz in the second minute of added time. PSG won the trophy, also known as the super cup, for the third straight time and a record-extending 13th overall. PSG won the league and cup double last season, with Monaco finishing second in the league. The match was played at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, with PSG owned by Qatar-based QSI since 2011. Désiré Doué hit the crossbar early on for PSG and Monaco goalkeeper Philipp Köhn made several saves. Monaco improved after the break and hit the post through Eliesse Ben Seghir and Brazilian defender Vanderson. Although Köhn made a fine save to deny Achraf Hakimi in the 74th minute, he failed to properly read Ruiz’s cross and Monaco missed out on winning the trophy for the first time since 2000. Later Sunday, Marseille looked to strengthen its grip on second place in Ligue 1 with a home win against lowly Le Havre. French league Marseille looks to strengthen its grip on […]
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Qatar Airways has resumed flights to Abha International Airport (AHB), taking its destinations in Saudi Arabia to 11. The airline will operate two weekly flights to Abha, offering connectivity to more than 170 global destinations. With the resumption of this route, Qatar Airways brings the total number of destinations it serves within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to 11, including: Qatar Airways Saudi flights Qatar Airways’ Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said: “We are delighted to resume flights to Abha, our 11th gateway in Saudi Arabia. With over 140 weekly flights, we connect more than 36,000 passengers weekly between Saudi Arabia and Doha. “This highlights our commitment to enhancing connectivity, supporting tourism and strengthening economic and cultural ties between our two nations.” Air Connectivity Program CEO, Mr. Majid Khan, said: “The cooperation between the Air Connectivity Program and Qatar Airways is a significant step in enhancing the Kingdom’s air connectivity. This partnership not only connects our two countries but also opens doors for global visitors to explore the unique experiences that the Kingdom offers.” Cluster 2 Airports Company Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Ali Masrahi, said: “The commencement of direct flights between Doha and Abha represents a significant step forward in […]
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Qatar has launched an online document attestation service, which allows jobseekers to gain necessary paperwork overseas. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) launched the new online service for completing document attestation abroad through its official website. This initiative reflects Ministry’s commitment to digitising and simplifying services for beneficiaries while supporting Qatar National Vision 2030’s digital transformation goals. Qatar document attestation The service is designed to provide legal recognition for documents issued by foreign entities, including educational certificates, personal status documents, judicial papers, and more, which require attestation abroad. These documents will be sent to Qatar’s diplomatic missions overseas to be authenticated either by the mission itself or, if necessary, by MOFA of the host country. The mission will then complete attestation process, enabling these documents to be used within the country, ensuring coverage for all types of foreign-issued documents. For educational certificates, it is required that university degree being attested is accredited and included in the list of recognised universities by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
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Hosts Kuwait secured their place in the semi-finals of the Khaleeji Zain 26 with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Qatar at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium on Saturday night, sending the home crowd of 57,742 into raptures. The match was filled with tension and missed opportunities. Qatar thought they had taken the lead in the 38th minute when Yusuf Abdurisag headed in from a corner, but the referee ruled it out for a foul on the goalkeeper. Kuwait’s Mohammad Daham came agonizingly close to scoring in the 62nd minute, hitting the post twice in quick succession. But Daham finally broke the deadlock in the 72nd minute, curling a free-kick into the far corner to give Kuwait the lead. Qatar pushed for an equalizer and appeared to have won a penalty in the 77th minute after a VAR check for handball, but the referee ultimately dismissed the claim. Substitute Mohammed Muntari equalized for Qatar in the dying moments, but Kuwait held firm to secure the crucial point, finishing atop Group A with five points.
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Oman won 2-1 against Qatar in the Gulf Cup 26 Group A match. Qatar took the lead in the 2nd minute through Ali Abdullah, but Oman equalised with a 20th-minute penalty by Issam Al-Sobhi and scored again in the 52nd minute. Oman, with 4 points, now tops the group after drawing 1-1 with Kuwait in their opening match. Qatar, with 1 point, had drawn 1-1 with the UAE in their first game. Oman will face the UAE in the final round, while Qatar plays Kuwait.
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