Saturday, November 14, 2026

Qatar Airways

Philippines brings home 38 workers from Saudi Arabia amid regional unrest

The Philippines repatriated 38 overseas workers from Saudi Arabia on 6 November, providing financial, food and accommodation support. The move is part of a broader “Saving Lives” effort under President Marcos Jr.’s UPLIFT initiative.

Qatar Airways expands to 35 weekly flights to South Africa for summer season

With the start of the southern hemisphere summer season at the end of October, Cape Town will operate 11 weekly flights, rising to 12 between 17 December and 13 January. Johannesburg services will be 18 per week from 27...

Qatar Airways plans to buy 25% stake in Virgin Australia

The proposal would allow Virgin to offer long-haul flights and lower domestic fares, but the deal requires regulatory scrutiny. The lines agreed. Qatar Airways in deal to buy stake in Virgin Australia, The country's second largest airline, it is the...

Qatar Airways expands network in Saudi Arabia with flight resumption to Abha

Qatar Airways announced the expansion of its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the resumption of services to Abha, operating two weekly flights to Abha International Airport, effective Jan. 2, 2025. In addition, the national carrier of the...

Qatar Airways is looking forward to a huge deal with Boeing and Airbus to expand its fleet

Qatar Airways is moving towards a historic deal to purchase wide-body aircraft from Boeing and Airbus, in a move that strengthens its position in the regional aviation market and supports its plans for expansion and modernization. Bloomberg reported that Qatar...

Qatar Airways is first MENA airline to introduce free Starlink Wi-Fi onboard

Qatar Airways, a multiple award-winning airline, has announced the introduction of Starlink’s innovative high-speed, low-latency Wi-Fi on three of its Boeing 777-300 aircraft by the last quarter of this year, as part of the initial phase of its rollout...

Qatar Airways plans to have 1,200 weekly flights to over 140 destinations by July-end

The carrier said Sharjah will be an alternative gateway to and from other cities in UAE Dubai: Qatar Airways will resume flights to Sharjah, UAE starting July 1, 2021 with a daily flight. The Sharjah services will be operated by...

Big News For Travellers: Qatar Airways is hiring in UAE as flights resume

Dubai: Qatar Airways, the country’s flagship carrier, is looking for a ‘Senior Airport Services Agent’ in Dubai, according to the company’s job posting on Linkedin. “Following the announcement of flights resumption to Dubai, UAE and in preparation for our operations...

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UAE Cabinet Sets New Administrative Penalties for Non‑Muslim Worship Sites

The UAE Cabinet issued Resolution No. 172, introducing administrative penalties for non‑Muslim worship sites that violate the 2023 federal law. The measure details reporting, suspension, training and appeal processes.

US Strikes Iranian Sirik Tower, Iran Hits Bahrain Radar in Retaliation

The United States targeted a communications tower on Iran’s Sirik island with MQ‑1 drones. Iran responded by destroying a US‑installed radar on Bahrain’s island. Both sides claim drone involvement.

Microsoft 365 outage disrupts Outlook, Teams, and Copilot worldwide for over 12 hours

A server fault halted Microsoft 365 services for more than half a day, impacting email, collaboration and AI tools across continents. Companies from airlines to stock exchanges reported delays and workarounds.

Bahrain “Marahi 2026” Draws Massive Crowds, Highlights Local Agri‑Food Investment

The fourth day of Bahrain’s Marahi 2026 fair attracted thousands of families, school groups and investors. Officials praised the event as a key platform for boosting local agriculture and animal husbandry.

Fujairah Road Collisions Kill 14, Injure 30 on Sheikh Khalifa Road

A pair of collisions on Sheikh Khalifa Road in Fujairah claimed 14 lives and left 30 people wounded. Victims included nationals from the UAE, India, Oman, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan and Brazil.