QATAR EXECUTIVE UPGRADES INTERNET PRESENCE WITH MULTIPLE LANGUAGE WEBSITE Qatarexec.com.qa Launches In Arabic And Russian Languages Qatar Airways’ Private Jet Arm Caters To Growing Demand For Luxury Flying In The Middle East and Russia 15 January 2013 Doha, QATAR – In line with Qatar Executive’s continued focus on the international market, Qatar Airways’ private jet division has launched its corporate website in Arabic and Russian languages. The new local language websites will help better communicate Qatar Executive’s business offering in its home market the Middle East and growth markets such as Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), where luxury travel is on the rise. Available at qatarexec.com.qa/ar and qatarexec.com.ru from the home page of the corporate website, the new sites mirror Qatar Executive’s English language internet presence. With this new added value offering, extensive information on the fleet and aircraft specifications are now accessible for the Arab and Russian communities in their native language. The pro-active step towards its growing international audience demonstrates Qatar Executive’s commitment to the Middle East and up-and-coming growth regions, where the private jet company has developed a loyal and continuously growing customer base over the years. Qatar Executive currently operates an all-Bombardier fleet of six corporate jets. Commenting on the new developments, Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said: “The launch of our Arabic and Russian websites improves Qatar Executive’s ability to serve existing customers in the region and attract new clients in new booming markets. “The Middle East and Russia are key markets due to the continuing booming economy in these regions. We are proud to be able to facilitate business for high-powered entrepreneurs in this part of the world, through providing the fastest and most convenient means of travel for their global businesses.” Qatar Executive offers unparalleled service and an ultra-modern corporate jet fleet, ensuring that its most discerning customers fly onboard the youngest aircraft of its kind in the Middle East. Since its inception in 2009, Qatar Executive has grown from strength to strength with a fleet that is set to expand to meet growing demand for premium private jet services across the Middle East and around the world. 1 Among three Challenger 605s, and two Global 5000s, Qatar Executive also operates a luxurious Global Express XRS featuring a spacious two cabin configuration, accommodating up to 13 passengers Being part of a well-established award-winning full service global network airline Qatar Airways, Qatar Executive customers can be rest assured to receive the highest standards of service in terms of quality, comfort, confidentiality and security provided by highly trained crew. For further information and bookings, the professional Qatar Executive service team is available 24/7 on +974 4445 3800 or request@qatarexec.com.qa. More details are available at www.qatarexec.com.qa -ends- IMAGES Click here for image Qatar Executive Global 5000 Click here for image Qatar Executive Global 5000 interior 2 Notes to Editors: About Qatar Executive Qatar Airways first announced at the Paris Air Show in 2009 the formation of a corporate jet subsidiary – Qatar Executive – as part of the airline’s ongoing robust global growth strategy, and continued commitment to the Middle East and global business travel community. Headquartered at Doha International Airport, luxury jet services are available for charter to Europe, Asia, North America, Africa, Australia and the Middle East. In November 2012, Qatar Executive was honoured with the Best Business Aviation Operator of the Year 2012 award by the prestigious Middle East industry publication Aviation Business. About Qatar Airways Qatar Airways operates a fleet of 117 aircraft to 123 destinations around the world. Qatar Airways currently has orders worth over US$50 billion for more than 250 aircraft, including Boeing 787s, 777s, Airbus A350s, A380s and A320 Family of aircraft. In addition to winning Skytrax’s prestigious Airline of the Year 2011 and 2012, Qatar Airways was named Best Airline in the Middle East for the seventh year in a row, and its Premium Terminal at Doha International Airport was named Best Premium Service Airport for the second consecutive year in 2012. Skytrax is the only global independent passenger survey monitoring airline standards and is considered the ultimate benchmark for excellence in the airline industry. In October 2012, Qatar Airways became the first of the major Gulf carriers to officially announce plans to join a global alliance having been invited into the oneworld group. For more information, visit www.qatarairways.com FOR CORPORATE IMAGES PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: FTP URL: ftp://ftp.qatarairways.com.qa User Name: qrcomms Password: O4Au2006 For further information Qatar Airways Group Corporate Communications Department Tel: +974 44496956, Fax: +974 44620132 E-mail: qrmedia@qatarairways.com.qa Website: www.qatarairways.com 3