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Oman Air & Turkish Airlines Launch Frequent Flier Partnership
LoyaltyLobby
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August 13, 2025
Oman Air, which recently joined Oneworld Alliance (read more here), and Turkish Airlines, a Star Alliance member airline, have launched a frequent flier partnership. Oman Air Sinbad and Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles members can earn award (not...
AirBooking partners with Turkish Airlines to deliver NDC content
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality August 2025 199 AirBooking, an IATA-certified NDC distribution platform, has been certified as an official Turkish Airlines TKCONNECT partner, offering travel agents, corporates, and customers exclusive access to...
UK economy slows less than expected in Q2
Sabah
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August 14, 2025
The British economy performed better than expected in the second quarter of the year as it weathered the impact of U.S. tariffs and a higher business tax, official data showed Thursday. Gross domestic product (GDP) grew 0.3% in the April-June...
UK envoy faces criticism over Turkish Cyprus visit
Hurriyet Daily News
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NICOSIA The U.K.’s trade envoy to Türkiye, Afzal Khan, came under mounting criticism this week following his visit to Turkish Cyprus, with the president of the northern part of the island voicing support for the British MP amid the controversy....
Private sector external debt reaches $195.4 bln in June
Hurriyet Daily News
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ANKARA Türkiye's private sector external credit debt climbed to $195.4 billion in June, marking an $11.7 billion increase from the previous quarter and the highest level since November 2019, according to a report released by the Central Bank. By...
Oman Air, Turkish Airlines partner to enhance frequent flyer travel
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality August 2025 149 Oman Air and Turkish Airlines have partnered to improve travel experience for their global loyalty members through a strategic Frequent Flyer Programme (FFP) partnership, offering increased mileage...
Socar Türkiye and Turkish Airlines sign MoU on sustainable aviation fuel cooperation
AzerNews
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August 14, 2025
SOCAR Türkiye's CEO Elchin Ibadov and the CEO of Turkish Airlines Bilal Ekşi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between SOCAR Türkiye and Turkish Airlines, focusing on cooperation in the field of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF),...
"Lukashenko Factor" Undercuts Foreign Trade
Charter 97
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1 It's not just about sanctions. After 2020, the Belarusian economy is going through a protracted period of structural problems. Traditionally, any growth has been fueled by exports of goods and services. But today the export machine is stalling....
Turkey and Syria accuse Israel of fostering chaos in Syria
The Times of Israel
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August 13, 2025
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s foreign minister and his Syrian counterpart on Wednesday warned Israel not to stir up chaos in Syria and demanded an end to all external interventions they accused of being aimed at destabilizing the war-torn country....
Fraud ads on Meta growing – with South Africa, Belgium and Turkey most at risk: study
Telemedia Online
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August 14, 2025
Thousands of fraudulent ads have been allowed to run on Meta platforms, according to a report. Investment fraud on social media has surged dramatically over the past three years, with Instagram and Facebook the most frequently reported platforms,...
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Five years after Galwan, India and China in talks to resume border trade: Report
Firstpost
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August 14, 2025
Five years after the Galwan Valley clash that plunged the India-China ties to the lowest point since the 1962 war, India and China are currently in talks to resume border trade that was suspended in 2020, according to a report. Five years after...
IN 6 MONTHS OF THE YEAR, GEORGIA’S EXPORTS TO TURKEY DECREASED BY 29.6% Y-O-Y, IMPORTS FROM TURKEY INCREASED BY 0.3%
Sarke
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Daily News: Economics August 13, 2025 In January-June, Georgia’s commodity exports to Turkey amounted to $169.8 million, decreasing by 29.6% year-on-year, Sakstat reported (estimation). This country accounted for 5.3% of Georgia’s total exports...
Turkey, Libya, and Italy: a chat without conclusions
Strategic Culture
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August 13, 2025
Will America stand by and watch, or will it intervene with its usual sleight of hand? Join us on Telegram, Twitter, and VK. Contact us: info@strategic-culture.su Migration balances in the Mediterranean The migration route that starts in Libya and...
Economy Minister: "Trump Route" has not only economic but also security significance for Armenia
Finport
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ArmInfo. (TRIPP - Trump International Route of Peace and Prosperity) will provide security guarantees in addition to economic benefits, as stated by Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan in an interview with Public Television of Armenia. Considering...
Turkey warns Syrian Kurds: Don't become Israeli pawns
Middle East Eye
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August 13, 2025
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday issued yet another ultimatum to Syrian Kurdish armed groups, urging them to abandon hopes of cooperating with Israel against Damascus and to honour their agreement to integrate with the central...
Rs 41500000000000: Bankrupt Pakistan to get super rich! To open rare earth elements and mineral reserves for...; US, China, Saudi, Turkey to..
India.com
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August 14, 2025
Home News Rs 41500000000000: Bankrupt Pakistan to get super rich! To open rare earth elements and mineral reserves for…; US, China, Saudi, Turkey to.. Pakistan is in negotiations with multiple international bidders - consortiums from the US, UK,...
Turkish fuel supplier carries out two biofuel bunkering operations
Offshore Energy
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August 13, 2025
Türkiye-based fuel supplier Arkas Bunker has completed two biofuel bunkering operations in Istanbul, marking the company’s next step in pushing forward its sustainability-focused operations. Courtesy of Arkas Bunker As disclosed, Arkas Bunker...
Türkiye uses next-gen industrial robots in defense production
Hurriyet Daily News
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ISTANBUL-Anadolu Agency The Turkish defense industry is utilizing next-generation industrial robots in manufacturing, with the technology now widespread across various sectors, including automotive, aviation, shipbuilding, and construction...
Turkey, Georgia to continue working shoulder to shoulder
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye and Georgia have reaffirmed their commitment to working “shoulder to shoulder” in advancing regional cooperation, peace, and development, according to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Speaking at a joint press event...
EDB strengthens global trade network with strategic diplomatic appointments
Daily FT
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The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently held a strategic meeting with 15 newly appointed diplomatic representatives, aimed at strengthening the country’s export capabilities and enhancing market penetration across diverse...