Qatar Airways Expands African Network With New Routes, Increased Frequencies, and Restored Destinations in 2026

Qatar Airways is expanding its African network through new routes, higher frequencies, and the resumption of suspended services. The move is part of its strategy to rebuild a global network of more than 160 destinations. The airline will restart several African routes in mid-2026. From June 16, 2026, it will operate four weekly flights to Seychelles International Airport. It will also...

Saudi Export-Import Bank Increases Credit Facilities by More Than 20 Percent in First Quarter of 2026

Saudi Export-Import Bank increased its credit facilities by more than 20 percent during the first quarter of 2026. The growth highlights Saudi Arabia’s ongoing...

Qatar Airways Expands African Network With New Routes, Increased Frequencies, and Restored Destinations in 2026

Qatar Airways is expanding its African network through new routes, higher frequencies, and the resumption of suspended services. The move is part of its...

President Nechirvan Barzani Meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican City, Discusses Peace, Coexistence and Future Visit to Iraq

President Nechirvan Barzani met Pope Leo XIV at Vatican City during an official visit to Italy, where the two leaders discussed religious coexistence, regional...

President Nechirvan Barzani Meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican City, Discusses Peace, Coexistence and Future Visit to Iraq

President Nechirvan Barzani met Pope Leo XIV at Vatican City during an official visit to Italy, where the two leaders discussed religious coexistence, regional stability, and the future of diverse communities in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. The meeting highlighted expanding diplomatic ties between the Kurdistan Region and the Vatican, with both sides emphasizing dialogue, peace, and support for...

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