Qatar completes airport expansion, airline chief hits out at World Cup 'rumours'
Hamad International Airport will take its capacity from 40 million passengers a year to 58 million, Qatar Airways chief executive said.
Sat Nov 12 2022
Qatar Airways to hire 10,000 staff amid World Cup preparations
Qatar Airways is on a growth trajectory following COVID and with World Cup preparations in full swing it is ramping up recruitment.
Thu Oct 13 2022
Revived Qatar order caps Boeing air show fightback
Qatar's Akbar Al Baker signed the MAX deal at a ceremony delayed by nail-biting last-minute negotiations.
Fri Jul 22 2022
Stung by virus, long-haul carrier Qatar Airways cuts jobs
A leaked emailed memo from the airline's CEO said the number would be "substantial" and include members of its cabin crew.
Wed May 06 2020
Qatar Airways wins 'Airline of the Year' award
Qatar Airways won the 'Airline of the Year' award at the 2017 Air Transport Awards, for its innovation, service, hospitality and leading product design.
Wed Mar 29 2017
Qatar Airways profit jumps threefold
Qatar Airways said its net profit for the year ending March 31 rose sharply because of low oil prices and a cut in expenditure.
Tue Jul 12 2016
Qatar Airways head threatens to cancel Airbus order
Qatar Airways chief Akbar al-Baker threatened to cancel an order for Airbus A320neo planes if the European manufacturer fails to address engine issues.
Thu Apr 28 2016
Qatar Airways named 'Best Middle East Airline Serving China' for fourth consecutive year
Qatar Airways has once again been named Best Middle East Airline Serving China at the 2015 Business Traveller China Awards, picking up the award for the fourth consecutive year, QNA reported.
Tue Nov 24 2015
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024