Qatar-based news organisations report that the move was made to ensure a smooth and safe World Cup experience.
A FIFA statement, however, says the flights will be subject to “Israel’s security requirements and operational capabilities”.
The brightly coloured cabins are designed to hold one or two people with twin beds, a nightstand, a small table and chair, air conditioning, a toilet and a shower inside.
Featuring 32 teams fighting for victory, the first edition of the FIFA World Cup to be played in the Arab world will take place from 20 November to 18 December.
Up to 1,600 fans from each of the 32 teams are being recruited for a fan-themed section of the ceremony on November 20. They will perform a chant or song specific to each country.
Turkish Ambassador to Qatar Mustafa Goksu thanks Qatari authorities and its people for celebrating the 99th anniversary of the Turkish Republic.
Egypt and Qatar restored diplomatic ties in January 2021 following the signing of a reconciliation agreement last year, which brought down the curtain on the Gulf crisis that broke out in 2017.
King Salman bin Abdulaziz issues investment orders to help Pakistan's economy, says Riyadh, just a day after Qatar promised to invest $3 billion in the South Asian country.
More than a million fans are expected to visit the Gulf nation, where organisers hold a trial of what is being touted as "the most complex transport operations ever mounted for a major sporting event."
The Taliban has addressed the drone strike that killed the head of the Al Qaeda network, investigating the incident as a “claim”.
The abruptly called meeting in Vienna comes after the EU foreign affairs chief has repeatedly pushed to salvage the deal in past weeks.
Iran has condemned a plan by the US and Israel to form a joint defense pact with Arab states to counter Tehran, calling it a threat to regional security.
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