As the people killed in Israel’s surprise strike on a Hamas meeting in the Qatari capital were buried at Doha’s Grand Mosque on Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to launch new attacks on the country — a close U.S. ally — if it refused to eject the U.S.- and Israeli-designated terrorist group’s political…
A venture capital firm backed by Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund is taking a minority stake in an AI-powered logistics technology start-up backed by Hong Kong’s wealthiest man, as it looks for investment opportunities in the Greater China region to more than triple its assets under management by the end of 2025. Doha-based Rasmal Ventures, backed…
Updated on: Sept 09, 2025 07:51 pm IST Hamas’ exiled leadership has long been based in the Gulf nation of Qatar, which serves as mediator for talks with Israel since before the latest war in Gaza Several explosions rocked Qatar’s capital on Tuesday, in a purported attack by Israel on top leaders of Palestinian group…
Qatar is where tradition and modern life meet with elegance and charm. One minute you’re walking through colourful souq alleys, the next you’re staring up at the most futuristic skylines. Add in the winter sun, world-class dining and warm hospitality, and you’ve got all the ingredients for a destination that’s as rich in culture as…
Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Middle East Flight Cancellations Now Surge Amid Israel-Iran Conflict; Hong Kong Routes Remain Unaffected Wednesday, June 25, 2025 The Israel-Iran standoff has heavily affected the world’s air travel with nearly 5% flights bound for the region canceled during June 2025. Of a total of 32,583 scheduled flights into major Middle East cities like Dubai, Tel Aviv, Doha, and Abu Dhabi, 1,552 flights have been canceled, according to aviation analytics…
About 100 passengers were affected after a Qatar Airways flight from Hong Kong to Doha was cancelled on Tuesday morning after the country temporarily closed its airspace in anticipation of retaliatory attacks by Iran on a United States airbase near the capital. Qatar Airways flight 815 was scheduled to depart from Hong Kong for Doha…
Home » Airline News In Middle East » UK, Israel, Iran, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Join Major Airlines Suspend Flights to Tel Aviv, Dubai, and Other Middle East Destinations Due to Security Concerns Monday, June 23, 2025 Flights to Dubai and other destinations across the Middle East and Gulf region are facing severe disruptions…
Home » AIRLINE NEWS » United Kingdom Travel Thrown Into Turmoil as British Airways Grounds Dubai and Doha Flights Amid Intensifying Iran US Crisis and Regional Airspace Threats Monday, June 23, 2025 Travel plans for hundreds of UK passengers were thrown into disarray after British Airways abruptly suspended its flights to Dubai and Doha, citing…
A set of 18th century porcelain pieces, decorated with Islamic motifs of crescent moons, stars and Koranic inscriptions, is a key part of an unprecedented exhibition of artefacts in Hong Kong, reflecting historical links between China and the Muslim world, according to a visiting Qatari museum official. In an interview with the Post, Shaika Nasser…
Hong Kong’s cash-strapped Urban Renewal Authority (URA) will issue another round of bonds this year and has reached out to investors in the Middle East and Europe, the body’s outgoing chief has revealed. Authority managing director Wai Chi-sing also said that two sites the government gave to the URA this month had strengthened its bargaining…