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	Airline Travel News - Al Baker Says Qatar Means Business (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Akbar Al Baker is quite simply a driving force in the development of tourism in Qatar.
		I wanted to know where Mr.Al Baker would like the company to be in ten years time and he responded with the enthusiasm one might expect from a man who has carried them this far.
		Akbar Al Baker is already a man that the people of Qatar have much to thank for.
	www.breakingtravelnews.com /article/20040429082239303 (835 words)

	Akbar Al Baker
		Mr Al Baker was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Airways in late 1996.
		Mr Al Baker was instrumental in having the world's peak tourism body, the World Tourism and Travel Committee choose Doha as the host city for its 2004 Summit.
		Mr Al Baker was born in Doha in 1960.
	www.iata.org /events/agm/2004/speakers/qatar_airways_akbar_baker.htm (391 words)

	The Korea Times : Qatar Airways to Boost Operations Here (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways’ CEO, signed a code-share agreement with Asiana Airlines President Kang Joo-an at the Korean company’s headquarters in western Seoul, Thursday.
		Asked about the reason for selecting Asiana Airlines as its partner, Al Baker said Asiana is a member of Star Alliance, which means Asiana is a high quality airline.
		Al Baker was also honored with the Airline Personality of the Year award at the 2005 World Travel Awards in London.
	times.hankooki.com /lpage/nation/200606/kt2006061617522311980.htm (521 words)

	dubai oil companies epco kerala monitor news
		Ahead of his visit to India, Al Baker said the summit presented an opportunity for some of the world’s leading travel industry figures from the aviation, hotel, tourism, travel agency and tour operator sectors, to get together and debate issues that affect their businesses.
		Added Al Baker who will speak in a session, Power to Debate: “A healthy international travel and tourism industry relies heavily on a strong airline infrastructure as a vehicle to fly business travellers and holidaymakers around the world.
		Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said he was delighted, on behalf of the airline, to be supporting the biggest sporting event ever staged in the history of Qatar.
	www.keralamonitor.com /epcoaward.htm (1650 words)

	Qatar: Consolidation to drive airline industry, says Akbar Al Baker - Zawya.com \| Middle East Business News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Doha: National carriers and privately owned airlines will have to change their business models to remain competitive with newer entrants in the aviation sector such as low cost carriers, Akbar Al Baker, Chief Executive Officer, Qatar Airways, said.
		The aviation industry in India is seen as one of the main catalysts of the country's economic growth, making a significant contribution to India's economic development," he said.
		Akbar pointed out, while the Indian aviation scene was experiencing significant growth, it was beginning to mirror developments in North America and Europe where consolidation has been prevalent.
	www.zawya.com /story.cfm/sidZAWYA20060215032221 (698 words)

	Airbus - Farnborough
		The ceremony, held in a packed Airbus press chalet, was hosted jointly by Airbus CEO and President, Noël Forgeard and Qatar Airways CEO, Akbar Al-Baker.
		Akbar Al-Baker explained that the development of Qatar Airways is part of the plan to make Doha the centre of excellence for the country’s expansion.
		Adding that he hoped to share greater things with Airbus next year, Akbar Al-Baker concluded: “The success of Qatar belongs to each and every employee, from bottom to top.
	events.airbus.com /farnborough/Wcc0a6165166ac.htm (359 words)

	Qatar Airways to start daily flights to Colombo
		Qatar Airways’ CEO Akbar Al Baker will visit Colombo on January 13 to announce the increase in frequency.
		Akbar will hold a reception to announce the raise in frequency and senior Sri Lankan civil aviation officials will be invited, a Qatar Airways’ spokeswoman said.
		Akbar will also hold talks with aviation and other authorities in Colombo for future cooperation between Qatar Airways and the Sri Lankan government.
	www.tiaca.org /articles/2003/01/07/BE20DFC81E8744F4B84412A6F6CE86.asp (181 words)

	MENAFN - Middle East North Africa . Financial Network News: Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker ...
		Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker (centre) seen at the press conference at Berlin Town Hall to announce plans by the airline to launch
		Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker (centre) seen at the press conference at Berlin Town Hall to announce plans by the airline to launch flights to the German capital from December 15.
		Addressing a press conference at Berlin City Hall today, Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said he was delighted to see the airline spreading its wings to the German capital.
	www.menafn.com /qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=103399 (457 words)

	Syria Tourism - 2004 4th Quarter (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Dr Sadallah Agha Al Qala', Syrian Tourism Minister, said that negotiations with the Dubai-based Majid Al Futaim Investments (MAFI) "are at their final stage now, and an agreement between the two parties would be reached very soon to start this ambitious project."
		President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday,at al-Rawda Palace, chaired a meeting of the Tourism Higher Council which comprised of the Prime Minister and ministers of Finance, Transport, Interior, Local Administration and Environment and Minister of Tourism.
		At the beginning of the meeting, President al- Assad stressed the necessity of giving the tourism sector a special importance to come up with the diversity of the natural, historical and tourist constituents Syria is rich of, and to show the civilized image of Syria and its fame as a cradle of civilization.
	www.syrialive.net /Tourism/Archives/2004/tourism_2004_Q4.htm (315 words)

	Hospitality Net - Industry News - Public-Private Sector Synergies are the Key to Success Says Panel of Travel & ...
		The panel discussion, which took place at the World Travel Market in London, was moderated by television journalist Gwenan Edwards and covered issues ranging from emerging markets and the implications of the latest technology to the impact of government policy on safety and security.
		Akbar Al Baker said: "In Qatar, tourism is the second industry behind natural resources.
		Akbar Al Baker continued: "Everyone has sun, sea and sand.
	www.hospitalitynet.org /news/4017666.html (864 words)

	ACU23 ME3
		Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker announced the addition of the A300-600R on the first day of the company’s two-day cargo conference, held from June 8-9 in Doha.
		"I’m proud to announce that Qatar Airways has received its first dedicated cargo freighter, which is expected to generate significant business to the airline", said Al Baker.
		Addressing the airline’s annual commercial conference in Doha earlier as well, Qatar Airways’ Chief Executive Officer, Akbar Al Baker, said during 2002/2003 the carrier continued to exceed performance targets.
	www.middleastlogistics.com /acu13_1_me2.htm (794 words)

	InternationalReports.net : Qatar2006
		"Qatar may not be a large country, but it has large ambitions," stated Akbar Al-Baker, Chief Executive of his country’s national carrier, Qatar Airways (QA).
		By the time much of NDIA is operational in 2010, QTA projects that the number of tourists will double; from the current rate of 700,000 per year to 1.4 million.
		Al Baker says, "we have created an engineering marvel in NDIA, which will have a very special impact on passengers."
	www.internationalreports.net /middleeast/qatar/2006/airport.html (815 words)

	MiddleEastEvents.com - Qatar Airways Chief For Dubai Air Show
		Dubai, UAE - December 1, 2003: The Chief Executive of Qatar Airways, Akbar Al Baker, is part of a Qatari delegation due to visit Dubai 2003 - the eighth international aviation and aerospace exhibition.
		The visit to the show, being held from December 7-11 at the Airport Expo Dubai, comes as part of an extensive civil aviation delegations programme being organised by the Department of Civil Aviation, Government of Dubai in conjunction with the show organisers, Fairs & Exhibitions (F&E).
		Qatar Airways is one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines and its astonishing growth and the rapid development of the Middle East’s aviation sector has captured the attention of the international aviation industry.
	www.middleeastevents.com /site/pres_dtls.asp?pid=85 (268 words)

	Qatar Airways CEO meets Crown Prince of Bahrain \| Qatar Airways
		Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker (left) holding talks with the Crown Prince of Bahrain, Sheikh Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa at the Al Rafaa Palace in Bahrain.
		The meeting was held at the Al Rafaa Palace on the eve of the three-day Bahrain International Travel Expo (BITE) travel trade show being held in Manama, the city's capital.
		Al Baker spoke of Qatar Airways' meteoric rise as a key player in regional and global aviation with its current fleet of 46 aircraft set to more than double to 110 jets by 2015.
	www.ameinfo.com /85532.html (924 words)

	Airbus - Le Bourget - Briefs
		Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer, Akbar Al Baker and Noël Forgeard, Airbus Chief Executive Officer, met the international press at Le Bourget today following the signature of an agreement for the acquisition of 32 Airbus aircraft, including 14 options.
		In addition to its comfort, this aircraft is a real money-spinner for airlines, allowing us to operate with an 85 per cent load factor,” said Akbar Al Baker.
		Talking about his plans for the A380, Akbar Al Baker said: “We are now ready to sign the purchase agreement before the end of next month.
	events.airbus.com /LeBourget2003/articles_detail.asp?ae_id=1311 (503 words)

	ShowNews Online: FARNBOROUGH 2004
		CEO Akbar Al Baker feels that the success of the Amiri Flight Division shows the growth of business aviation as Middle-East businesses gain access to Europe.
		While they have merely said there are a number of interested customers they are talking to and nothing more, Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker has shared the news that his airline is in talks with Boeing about the 7E7.
		He said that the 15-20% fuel economy, long range and low-cost seats are all of interest to him and his company.
	www.aviationnow.com /shownews/04farn/top31_4.htm (278 words)

	Emir revamps QTA board; Akbar Al Baker is chairman - Zawya.com \| Middle East Business News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Emir revamps QTA board; Akbar Al Baker is chairman - Zawya.com
		DOHA: The Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani yesterday reconstituted the Board of Directors of Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA), with Akbar Al Baker as the new chairman.
		Qatar Airways’ CEO Akbar Al Baker, who was deputy chairman of the QTA board, in a statement yesterday thanked the Emir or the appointment.
	www.zawya.com /story.cfm/sidZAWYA20031218051244 (343 words)

	ATW: Qatar confirms 777 order, A350 commitment; welcomes first A340-600HGW
		Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker confirmed the airline has ordered 20 777s.
		The first 777-300ER will be delivered to QR in November next year, according to Al Baker.
		Al Baker also reaffirmed the airline's unsigned commitment for up to 60 A350s made at last year's Paris Air Show (ATWOnline, June 14, 2005) in comments to Qatar's leading English newspaper, The Peninsula, and to media at a ceremony in Doha marking the arrival of the airline's first A340-600 High Gross Weight aircraft.
	www.atwonline.com /news/story.html?storyID=6408 (436 words)

	Focus on Travel News
		Hilal Al Mohannadi came to Istanbul with the first flight.
		Qatar Airways' CEO Akbar Al Baker, General Manager Commercial Mr.
		Hilal Al Mohanadi, and Qatar Airways Area Manager Ms.
	www.ftnnews.com /731.htm (358 words)

	CNN.com - Qatar signs $5.1bn Airbus order - Jun. 19, 2003
		Qatar Airways announced a $5.1 billion deal for Airbus planes on Thursday, joining rival Emirates and Korean Air with plans to expand despite a record industry slowdown.
		Chief Executive Akbar al-Baker took a major step in his plan to double Qatar's 24-plane all-Airbus fleet with the purchase of 18 aircraft in a deal during the Paris Air Show, the industry's biggest showcase.
		A company official confirmed the figures ahead of a news conference, where a contract was signed by Qatar Chief Executive Akbar al-Baker and Airbus Chief Executive Noel Forgeard.
	edition.cnn.com /2003/BUSINESS/06/19/paris.airshow.qatar/index.html (349 words)

	BUCHAREST DAILY NEWS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Basescu was invited to Qatar by the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and he will have talks with other political leaders of the state, as well as with representatives of the business world.
		Basescu will hold a speech at the opening of the Romanian-Qatari Business Council's reunion and will have a meeting with the head of Qatar Airways, Akbar al Baker.
		In addition, the president will visit the industrial city of Ras Laffan, the center of industry and commerce in Qatar.
	www.daily-news.ro /article_detail.php?idarticle=22709 (168 words)

	WTTC - Media & Information Centre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Secretary General of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation Mr Abdul Wahab Teffaha presenting an award to Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Mr Akbar Al Baker in recognition of his achievement in transforming Qatar Airways into one of the world's fastest growing airlines and as a leader in airline service
		Akbar al baker on Launch of Qatar Tourism Grand Plan
		Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Mr Akbar Al Baker introducing His Highness the Heir Apparent, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to WTTC Chairman Mr Vincent Wolfington and senior WTTC representatives at the Fourth Global Travel and Tourism Summit, in Doha, Qatar
	www.wttc.org /mediaCentre/photogallery/Doha1.htm (361 words)

	Gulf Times â€“ Qatarâ€™s top-selling English daily newspaper - Sport (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Qatar Airways has been named as the official airline of the Qatar Exxon Mobil Tennis Open 2006 and the Qatar Total Open 2006, to be held in Doha next year.
		The Exxon Mobil Tennis Open for men will be staged at the Khalifa International Tennis Complex from January 2 to 7, while the Qatar Total Open, the womenâ€™s event will be held at the same venue between February 27 to March 4.
		We remain firmly committed to sponsoring these types of sports events that can promote the state of Qatar to the rest of the world,â€‌ Al Baker added.
	www.gulf-times.com /site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=66495&version=1&template_id=49&parent_id=29 (619 words)

	Qatar Airways to buy 80 aircraft
		In one of the largest aircraft purchase deals, Qatar Airways on Tuesday decided to place orders worth $15.2 billion with Airbus and Boeing.
		This was announced was made by Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways CEO, at the Paris Air Show.
		He said the Airbus order would be worth $10.6 billion and Boeing order would be worth $4.6 billion.
	www.rediff.com /money/2005/jun/14qatar.htm (142 words)

	MENAFN - Middle East North Africa . Financial Network News: DUBAI: Akbar Al Baker, Chief Executive Officer of Qatar ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Financial Network News: DUBAI: Akbar Al Baker, Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Airways told reporters yesterday at the Arab Travel Market in Dubai that the airline took delivery
		DUBAI: Akbar Al Baker, Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Airways told reporters yesterday at the Arab Travel Market in Dubai that the airline took delivery
		DUBAI: Akbar Al Baker, Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Airways told reporters yesterday at the Arab Travel Market in Dubai that the airline took delivery of its 40th aircraft last week, a brand new Airbus A 330-300 featuring state-of-the-art interiors with one of the best Business and First Class cabins in the sky.
	www.menafn.com /qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=90531 (180 words)

	Airsider - commercial aviation news and reports
		Negotiations are under way with both Airbus and Boeing and Qatar Airways will shortly commit to the purchase which includes significant numbers of both aircraft types.
		Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker made the announcement during a press conference on the first day of the Paris Air Show in the French capital.
		He said the Airbus order would be worth US$10.6bn and the Boeing order US$4.6bn.
	www.airsider.net /files/2005/0605/004/qrorders.htm (407 words)

	Business
		QATAR Airways has been presented with one of seven prestigious World Travel Market Global Awards at WTM's Opening Ceremony on Monday 14 November.
		Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker, accepted the Award from international theatre producer Kevin Wallace.
		WTM's Global Media Network, representing key travel industry media around the world, were invited to nominate companies, who have made a remarkable contribution to their region's travel and tourism industry.
	www.dailynews.lk /2005/11/19/bus02.htm (174 words)

	Qatar Airways \| The Airline (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Thanks to the leadership and vision of CEO Akbar Al Baker, we continue to earn the title of one of the fastest growing airlines in the World.
		We have become one of the world’s fastest growing airlines since the airline was re-launched in 1997 under the leadership of our Chief Executive Officer Mr Akbar Al Baker.
		We have made personal attention and service quality our trademark.
	www.qatarairways.com /10.0.0.1.0.0.htm (350 words)

	ShowNews Online: PARIS 2005
		Qatar Airways’ $10.6 billion order for 60 Airbus A350s is as firm as it can get.
		“When we make an announcement like this, we don’t need a Plan B,” says Qatar Airways CEO Akbar al-Baker.
		The airline evaluated the A350 and Boeing 787, and the decision was tipped by “slightly more advantageous commercial terms” and commonality with the A330, he said here on Monday.
	www.aviationnow.com /shownews/05paris/intl_3_11.htm (116 words)

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