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As oil prices slip, Qatar introduces airport tax
Following Dubai's example, Qatar's Hamad International Airport in Doha is charging departing and transit travellers to use the facility.Following Dubai's example, Qatar's Hamad International Airport in Doha is charging departing and transit travellers to use the facility.
Qatar Airways becomes biggest shareholder in B.A. and Iberia holding company IAG
Qatar Airways has lifted its stake in IAG to 20 percent, following its recent investments in LATAM and Italy's Meridiana.Qatar Airways has lifted its stake in IAG to 20 percent, following its recent investments in LATAM and Italy's Meridiana.
No crude freeze deal, what does it mean for the oil industry?
After OPEC and non-OPEC producers failed to reach a deal to freeze oil output euronews got analysis from Spencer Welch, a director with IHS Energy in London.After OPEC and non-OPEC producers failed to reach a deal to freeze oil output euronews got analysis from Spencer Welch, a director with IHS Energy in London.
Disappointment over oil supply cap failure pushes crude prices down
Oil price tumbled on Monday and OPEC's credibility has been seriously undermined with the failure of talks to try to freeze the production of crude.Oil price tumbled on Monday and OPEC's credibility has been seriously undermined with the failure of talks to try to freeze the production of crude.
Qatar under fire again over treatment of World Cup workers
Qatar has come under fire again over the treatment of World Cup workers, alleging systematic abuses including forced labour. Amnesty International’sQatar has come under fire again over the treatment of World Cup workers, alleging systematic abuses including forced labour. Amnesty International’s
Qatar Airways adds 14 new routes
Despite falling oil prices putting pressure on their economies, the Gulf region carriers continue to expand with Qatar Airways adding 14 destinations.Despite falling oil prices putting pressure on their economies, the Gulf region carriers continue to expand with Qatar Airways adding 14 destinations.
Qatar Airways: a success story from the Gulf
Euronews spoke at Berlin’s ITB to Akbar Al Baker, CEO Qatar Airways, about how the airline will be expanding in the near future. We are one of theEuronews spoke at Berlin’s ITB to Akbar Al Baker, CEO Qatar Airways, about how the airline will be expanding in the near future. We are one of the
Cavendish wins second Tour of Qatar title
Mark Cavendish won his second Tour of Qatar title on Friday by the slimmest of margins. The Manxman – who rides for South African Team Dimension DataMark Cavendish won his second Tour of Qatar title on Friday by the slimmest of margins. The Manxman – who rides for South African Team Dimension Data
Cavendish regains overall Tour of Qatar lead ahead of final stage
Britain’s Mark Cavendish of the Dimension Data team took control of the Tour of Qatar on Thursday after overnight leader Edvald Boasson HagenBritain’s Mark Cavendish of the Dimension Data team took control of the Tour of Qatar on Thursday after overnight leader Edvald Boasson Hagen
Tour of Qatar: Boasson Hagen cruises to stage three victory and overall race lead
Norwegian Edvald Boasson Hagen of the Dimension Data team dominated the field to win stage three of the Tour of Qatar on Wednesday. The 28-year oldNorwegian Edvald Boasson Hagen of the Dimension Data team dominated the field to win stage three of the Tour of Qatar on Wednesday. The 28-year old
Tour of Qatar: Kristoff wins stage two
Norway’s Alexander Kristoff claimed stage two of the Tour of Qatar on Tuesday after holding off the challenge of Mark Cavendish in a sprint finishNorway’s Alexander Kristoff claimed stage two of the Tour of Qatar on Tuesday after holding off the challenge of Mark Cavendish in a sprint finish
Former German FA chief Zwanziger in court over Qatar comments
The civil case between the Qatari Football Association the QFA and former German FA president Theo Zwanziger began in Duesseldorf on Tuesday.The civil case between the Qatari Football Association the QFA and former German FA president Theo Zwanziger began in Duesseldorf on Tuesday.
Golf: Branden Grace retains Qatar Masters
A golden moment for Branden Grace on Saturday as he became the first player to retain the Qatar Masters title. The South African hit a final round ofA golden moment for Branden Grace on Saturday as he became the first player to retain the Qatar Masters title. The South African hit a final round of
WISE Awards: Qatar maths and science push and Argentina Videobooks win praise
Science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and education for people with disabilities regularly top the agenda of the World Innovation SummitScience, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and education for people with disabilities regularly top the agenda of the World Innovation Summit
Doha working with Iraq to secure release of 26 kidnapped Qataris
The Foreign Ministry in Doha says it is working with Iraqi authorities to organise the release of twenty six of its citizens. Around a hundredThe Foreign Ministry in Doha says it is working with Iraqi authorities to organise the release of twenty six of its citizens. Around a hundred
Saudi Arabia forms anti-terrorism coalition but excludes Iran
The new grouping of Muslim states has been established with a broad remit but it is not clear how it will work with other powers.The new grouping of Muslim states has been established with a broad remit but it is not clear how it will work with other powers.
Hope vs harsh reality: challenges to global education goals in the 21st century
The newly-adopted UN Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs and the role education plays in achieving them have been at the heart of this year’sThe newly-adopted UN Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs and the role education plays in achieving them have been at the heart of this year’s
Digital divide: Universities not equipping students for 21st-century workplace
More than 1,500 opinion leaders, teachers and students at the WISE summit in Doha have been discussing some of the key issues of education, such asMore than 1,500 opinion leaders, teachers and students at the WISE summit in Doha have been discussing some of the key issues of education, such as
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[As it happened] Searching for answers to education crises at WISE 2015
More than 1,500 education experts and decision-makers gathered in Doha, Qatar for the World Innovation Summit for Education to discuss and debateMore than 1,500 education experts and decision-makers gathered in Doha, Qatar for the World Innovation Summit for Education to discuss and debate
Qatari group takes over Rome's "Dolce Vita" hotel
A Qatari hotel group is to buy the famous Westin Excelsior hotel in Rome for 222 million euros. The Excelsior opened its doors 1906 and becameA Qatari hotel group is to buy the famous Westin Excelsior hotel in Rome for 222 million euros. The Excelsior opened its doors 1906 and became
Miami Dolphins owner looking for Formula One touchdown
A sports, technology and entertainment venture firm from the US is reportedly joining forces with investors from Qatar in an effort to buy aA sports, technology and entertainment venture firm from the US is reportedly joining forces with investors from Qatar in an effort to buy a
Xavi sets sights high at Al Sadd
Qatar’s Al Sadd have unveiled their new signing – former Barcelona midfielder, Xavi Hernandez. It has been ess than a week since he left the CatalanQatar’s Al Sadd have unveiled their new signing – former Barcelona midfielder, Xavi Hernandez. It has been ess than a week since he left the Catalan
Crude crunch: OPEC expected to resist pressure to increase output
All eyes are on Vienna for this week’s OPEC meeting amid a rift between members of the cartel and other major oil producing countries. The issue isAll eyes are on Vienna for this week’s OPEC meeting amid a rift between members of the cartel and other major oil producing countries. The issue is
Russia: FIFA arrests are 'obvious attempt' to stop Blatter re-election
Russia is accusing the US of meddling outside its jurisdiction, after the arrests of top FIFA officials. President Vladimir Putin says America isRussia is accusing the US of meddling outside its jurisdiction, after the arrests of top FIFA officials. President Vladimir Putin says America is
Qatar promises improvements for 'World Cup' migrant workers
Qatar says it is building seven cities or work camps to house more than a quarter of a million migrant labourers. It follows months of controversyQatar says it is building seven cities or work camps to house more than a quarter of a million migrant labourers. It follows months of controversy
Air France slams Rafale jet sales to Qatar as unfair
France and Qatar have reached a deal over the sale of 24 Rafale fighter jets. The agreement, worth some 6.3 billion euros, is the third of its kindFrance and Qatar have reached a deal over the sale of 24 Rafale fighter jets. The agreement, worth some 6.3 billion euros, is the third of its kind
France confirms Rafale fighter jet sales to Qatar
France and Qatar have reached a deal over the sale of 24 Rafale fighter jets. The agreement worth some 6.3 billion euros is the third of its kindFrance and Qatar have reached a deal over the sale of 24 Rafale fighter jets. The agreement worth some 6.3 billion euros is the third of its kind
Fifa moves 2022 World Cup in Qatar from summer to winter
Fifa has confirmed that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar that was originally planned to take in the summer will be moved to November and December of thatFifa has confirmed that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar that was originally planned to take in the summer will be moved to November and December of that
Van Praag vows to publish Garcia report
FIFA presidential candidate Michael van Praag promised to publish the Garcia Report if he is elected to replace Sepp Blatter in May. Football’sFIFA presidential candidate Michael van Praag promised to publish the Garcia Report if he is elected to replace Sepp Blatter in May. Football’s
Qatar 2022: Blatter wants final to be played on December 18
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has confirmed that the 2022 Qatar World Cup showpiece match should be played no later than December 18. The 78-year-oldFIFA president Sepp Blatter has confirmed that the 2022 Qatar World Cup showpiece match should be played no later than December 18. The 78-year-old