#Saudi triples VAT in unpopular virus-led austerity push
Anuj Chopra- AFP June 30, 2020 Saudis braced Wednesday for a tripling in value added tax, another unpopular austerity measureContinue Reading
Category: Middle East
Social distancing in airplanes not necessary- Qatar Airways CEO
As the global aviation industry grapples with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Akbar Al Baker, chief executive of QatarContinue Reading
#Emirates lays off thousands of pilots, cabin crew, plans more job cuts: sources
DUBAI (Reuters) – Emirates, one of the world’s biggest long-haul airlines, laid off hundreds of pilots and thousands of cabinContinue Reading
Rare protest in Qatar over unpaid wages
Doha (AFP) – Migrant labourers staged a rare protest in Qatar over unpaid wages, the government said Saturday, at aContinue Reading
Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque to reopen after Muslim Eid holiday
Muslim prayers at Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa mosque compound will resume next week after a nearly two-month pause now that the spreadContinue Reading
Emirates mulls cutting 30,000 jobs, retire A380s faster
The Dubai-based Emirates Group is reportedly planning to cut up to 30,000 jobs to deal with the coronavirus crisis, accordingContinue Reading
Qatar places restrictions on businesses and transportation until May 30
Qatar announces temporary closure of all shops and commercial activities from May 19 to May 30 with the exception ofContinue Reading
Qatar Airways crew to wear full PPE among other safety measures
Qatar Airways will be introducing full personal protective equipment (PPE) suits for cabin crew while onboard. This will include aContinue Reading
Qatar imposes mandatory masks, tough penalties for non compliance
Qatar on Sunday began enforcing the world’s toughest penalties of up to three years’ imprisonment for failing to wear masksContinue Reading
Qatar plans near 20% staff and fleet cuts; pledges support for investments
Qatar Airways is set to retire around 50 aircraft and almost a fifth of its staff in the wake ofContinue Reading
