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Articles by Amara Okonkwo
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Gulf airlines rebuild networks after war-disrupted year
Gulf Air restored Doha, Munich and Asian routes from May 1 and long-haul flying from June 1, 2026, as the region's carriers rebuild capacity after airspace closures that began with the war.
Amara Okonkwo
World
US embassies sound caution across the Gulf
The US Mission in Saudi Arabia issued a security alert on August 1, 2026 warning of potential unforeseen escalation, the latest in a series shaping corporate travel policy across the region.
Amara Okonkwo
World
Qatar's gas rebuild: the Ras Laffan repair ledger
The March 2026 attack left Trains 4 and 6 damaged, 12.8 million tonnes of LNG capacity offline for an estimated three to five years and up to $20 billion a year in lost revenue.
Amara Okonkwo
World
Qatar mourns Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa
Qatar declared four days of national mourning from July 12, 2026 for Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir who built the modern gas state, as world leaders travelled to Doha.
Amara Okonkwo