Taliban Releases US Citizen George Glezmann in Qatar-Brokered Deal
Kabul (Agencies): The Taliban has released George Glezmann, a U.S. citizen who had been held captive for over two years, in a deal brokered by Qatar. Glezmann, a Delta Airlines…
CNN to Expand Middle East Operations with New Hub in Qatar
DOHA (Agencies): In a move to strengthen its presence in the Middle East, CNN has announced the launch of a new operation in Media City Qatar, marking a significant expansion…
Qatar Launches Air Bridge for Aid to Gaza through Jordan
Doha (Agencies): In a significant humanitarian effort, Qatar has launched an air bridge from King Abdullah II Air Base in Jordan to Al Qarara in Khan Yunis Governorate, Gaza Strip,…
Qatar Airways Expands Network with Flights to Colombia and Venezuela
Doha (Agencies): Qatar Airways is set to make aviation history by becoming the first airline from the Middle East to launch non-stop flights to Colombia and the only Middle Eastern…
Trump Announces Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
Washington, D.C. (Agencies): Israel and Hamas have reached a significant agreement involving the release of all hostages, as announced by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. The deal, mediated by Qatar, also…
Qatar condemns Israeli map claiming ‘historical territorial rights’ over Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria
DOHA (Agencies): Qatar today strongly condemned the publication of an Israeli map claiming “historical territorial rights” for Israel in Palestine and large parts of Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. Official Israeli…
Qatar Airways to Resume Flights to Damascus from January 7, 2025
Doha (Agencies): Qatar Airways announced on Thursday that it will resume flights to Damascus, Syria, starting January 7, 2025, marking the airline’s return to the war-torn country after years of…
In Qatar, a Lamborghini Aventador Was “Executed” as Punishment for Reckless Driving
Doha (Agencies): In a dramatic and unusual punishment, Qatari authorities publicly destroyed a luxury Lamborghini Aventador after its wealthy owner was caught recklessly speeding. The incident, which has garnered significant…
Pipeline Wars: The Hidden Agenda Behind Syria’s Civil Conflict
Damascus (Agencies): The ongoing turmoil in Syria has brought the strategic importance of two major energy pipeline projects into sharp focus: the Iran-Iraq-Syria Pipeline (also known as the “Friendship Pipeline”)…
Qatar Airways Launches World’s First Starlink Wi-Fi on Boeing 777
DOHA (Agencies): Qatar Airways has launched the world’s first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777, offering ultra-fast, low-latency internet for passengers. During an October 22, 2024, flight from Doha to London, passengers experienced…