Qatar Airways said the acquisition of a stake in South Africa's Airlink is in line with its Africa strategy. Photo: Qatar Airways

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ExclusiveRiyadh Air assured of timely Boeing 787 jet deliveries

Airline considering more 787s, as well as Boeing 777X and Airbus A350 models for its second wide-body order, says chief Peter Bellew

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Archaeologists uncover 4th century Christian building in Bahrain

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Three Omani brothers behind Shiite mosque attack, police say

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Shooting at Imam Ali Mosque in Oman - in pictures

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