Volvo Cars is only going to sell electric vehicles by 2030, the Swedish firm has said. It will phase out all car models with internal combustion engines by then, including hybrids. The carmaker is also planning to invest heavily in online sales and simplifying its products. It is trying to …

Tens of thousands of civilians are still missing after being detained arbitrarily during 10 years of civil war in Syria, UN investigators say. Thousands more have been tortured or killed in custody, according to a new report detailing alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity by all parties. Victims and …

Turkish Aerospace Industries delivered the T129 Tactical Reconnaissance and Attack Helicopter to the General Directorate of Security, and exhibited the electric-powered T629 helicopter for the first time. On Thursday, the preliminary prototype of Turkey’s unmanned and electric version of the T629 helicopter was displayed for the first time. The T629 …

Emirates passengers can now purchase up to three empty adjoining seats on their economy class flights. It comes as passengers seek out more space on planes amid a pandemic that is forcing airlines to re-think the entire flying experience The Dubai carrier said the new scheme will be offered to …

Several tourists, upon checking their e-visa status online, confirmed that their visas have been automatically extended. Holders of expired tourist visas can now stay in the country until March 31, Khaleej Times has learnt. A source with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA) said the facility has …

Public urged to hand over any lost documents or precious materials, if found, to the police to avoid legal consequences The Dubai Police managed to recover a diamond worth thousands of dirhams within four hours after it was stolen inside a hotel. According to the police, a European visitor pocketed …

Q-Airlines, Fly Jinnah and Jet Green Airlines are in the process of seeking regulatory approvals. Three new airlines have sought regulatory approval from Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to launch operations. The scrutiny of two airlines – Q-Airlines and Fly Jinnah – has been completed while Jet Green Airlines is …

AstraZeneca sold its stake in rival COVID-19 vaccine maker Moderna for roughly $1 billion over the course of last year as the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker cashed in on the meteoric rise in the U.S. company’s shares. London-listed AstraZeneca recorded $1.38 billion in equity portfolio sales last year, with “a large proportion” …

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani attended the inaugural match on Monday. The opening match was between Spain’s Garbine Muguruza and Russia’s Veronika Kuderme of the WTA Qatar Total Open 2021 at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex. The Spaniard won the match 6-2 and 7-6. …

In joint cooperation with the Indonesian Red Cross Society (PMI) and Indonesia’s ministry of health, ‘Little Hearts’ project, an initiative taken by the Qatar Red Cross Society (QRCS) is underway to treat the children with various illness in Indonesia.The goal of this project is to treat 40 children with congenital …