Tag: Qatar

  • Hamas Halts Hostage Release, Pushing Israel on the Brink of Potential Warfare

    Hamas Halts Hostage Release, Pushing Israel on the Brink of Potential Warfare

    Source: theGuardian In a startling turn of events, Hamas has indefinitely postponed the release of Israeli hostages due to alleged “violations” of a ceasefire agreement. This move has put Israel’s defence forces on high alert, with instructions to prepare for “any scenario in Gaza”. Mediators are concerned about a potential breakdown of the three-week-old ceasefire,…

  • Qatar Airways chief Al Baker to step down in November

    Qatar Airways chief Al Baker to step down in November

    Akbar Al Baker, one of the airline industry’s most outspoken leaders, is retiring as chief executive of Qatar Airways after almost three decades at the helm of the state-owned carrier, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Monday and a source. Al Baker will be succeeded by Badr Mohammed Al Meer, currently chief operating…