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Trump’s Lavish Gift: Ethics Expert Weighs In on Luxury Plane Deal from Qatar

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In Washington, D.C., plans are reportedly underway for the Trump administration to receive a lavish aircraft from the Qatari royal family. This aircraft is intended for modifications that will enable it to serve as Air Force One during the president’s upcoming term. According to sources familiar with the matter, the agreement has drawn attention from legal experts and ethics advocates. Richard Painter, a former White House Ethics lawyer, expressed concern over the implications of this gift during a recent discussion. Painter highlighted the complexity of accepting such a substantial luxury from a foreign government, particularly … Read more

Qatar Tourism Awards Announces Esteemed Jury, Set to Celebrate Industry Excellence this September

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Doha, Qatar — Qatar Tourism has announced the jurors for the upcoming second edition of the Qatar Tourism Awards, set to assess various sectors’ contributions to the country’s tourism landscape from this September. Beyond celebrating local accomplishments, these awards coincide with Doha’s designation as the Arab Tourism Capital for 2023, spotlighting the city on a regional stage. This year’s panel is a tapestry of expertise, featuring prominent figures like Sheikha Alanoud bint Hamad Al Thani of TenX Ventures, notable for her pioneering roles including being the youngest and first female executive at Qatar Financial Centre, … Read more

Women’s Lawsuit Advances Against Qatar Airways after Invasive Examinations at Doha Airport

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Melbourne, Australia – An Australian court has dismissed the case of five women who sought compensation from Qatar Airways regarding intrusive gynecological exams conducted on passengers at Doha’s airport in 2020. However, the women’s case against the airport’s operator, the Qatar Company for Airports Operation and Management (MATAR), will move forward. The women, whose identities remain confidential due to court orders, were among numerous women who were forcibly removed from planes in Doha on October 2, 2020, as authorities were searching for the mother of an abandoned newborn baby found in a trash can at … Read more