‘We will not reopen in Hong Kong’: chef Alain Ducasse focused on earning a third Michelin star for Macau restaurant

“For now, we have more proposals than we can possibly execute,” says Ducasse. Chef Alain Ducasse is busy travelling the world, visiting his various restaurants. Photo: Alain Ducasse at Morpheus He makes time for certain chefs, however. In February, Ducasse teamed up with Daniel Humm, the renegade Swiss vegan chef of Eleven Madison Park in … Read more

Navy official freed from Qatar prison, father write to PM Modi

New Delhi: Captain Saurabh Vashisht, one of the eight imprisoned Indian Navy personnel released by Qatar following India’s diplomatic efforts, and his father have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convey their heartfelt thanks and laud his leadership. Vashisht said his heart is brimming with appreciation and reverence, as he praised Modi for his … Read more

Qatar calls for urgent action to defuse tension in Middle East

Doha: Qatar has called on the international community to swiftly intervene to defuse tension and prevent the Middle East region from sliding into a new conflict cycle. This came in a statement delivered by Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani, Qatar’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), before a Security Council meeting at … Read more

Skytrax names best airports of 2024. Singapore’s Changi no longer No. 1

Singapore’s Changi Airport has lost its pole position as the world’s best airport to Doha’s Hamad International Airport, according to air transport rating firm Skytrax.  This is the third time Hamad International Airport clinched the top spot, after winning the title in 2021 and 2022. Travelers of more than 100 nationalities participated in the Skytrax … Read more

Israel withdraws negotiators from Qatar after Hamas rejects truce deal

Tel Aviv: Israel has recalled its negotiating team from Qatar after Hamas rejected its latest offer on a hostage deal and truce, an Israeli official said. The delegation led by the Mossad chief, David Barnea, had been in Doha for eight days. Israel has said that it will not relent to many of the demands … Read more

Meet Sama 2.0, world’s first-ever AI digital human cabin crew

In a groundbreaking move, Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar, recently unveiled Sama 2.0, the world’s first-ever artificial intelligence (AI)-powered digital human cabin crew at ITB Berlin 2024. This development marks Qatar Airways as the pioneer in utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance passenger experiences with personalized travel solutions. Sama, meaning ‘sky’ … Read more

Qatar announces reduced working hours for Ramzan 2024

Doha: Qatar on Thursday, March 7, announced reduced working hours for ministries, government agencies, and public institutions during the holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH/2024. In a circular issued by the Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, Ibrahim bin Ali Al-Muhannadi, the official working hours during the holy month for civil … Read more

Navy veterans: PM Modi conveys deep appreciation to Qatari Emir for release of 8 Indians

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in Doha on Thursday, less than four days after eight Navy veterans, earlier sentenced to death by the Gulf nation, returned home following deft diplomatic moves and personal equation between the two leaders. Modi and Al Thani among other issues … Read more

Rs 6 lakh fine, jail term for taking photos of accident

Photo: X Doha: The Qatar’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced the imposition of a fine not exceeding 10,000 Qatari Riyal (Rs 2,27,958) and up to two years in jail for taking photos of accident. Taking to X, the MoI warned that capturing accident photos in unauthorised conditions violates privacy laws and is subject to … Read more