Qatar: The first ever Bloomberg Doha Conference organized by Bloomberg LINK in partnership with the Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFC Authority) opens on Monday, April 16th at the Ritz Carlton, Doha.More than 300 asset managers and financial industry leaders from Asia, Europe, the U.S. and the Middle East are expected to attend. [AMEInfo.com]
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Bloomberg Doha Conference kicks off April 16th, 2012
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For the third consecutive year, QFIB sponsors the 8th Private Equity International Conference in Dubai
Qatar: Addressing key developments in the evolving entrepreneurial climate in the Middle East since the Arab Spring, Emad Mansour, Chief Executive Officer of Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB), further explores the vital factors required to support the growing base of entrepreneurs at the 8th Private Equity International Middle East conference (PEI). [AMEInfo.com]
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Qatargas loads 1000th LNG cargo from common lean LNG storage and loading asset
Qatar: Qatargas has achieved yet another significant milestone with the loading of the 1000th LNG cargo from the Common Lean LNG Storage and Loading Asset. The cargo, bound for Elba Island, Georgia, USA, was safely loaded from LNG Berth 4 on the Q-Flex LNG vessel "Al Khattiya" in March. [AMEInfo.com]
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Qatargas supports Sheikh Eid Charitable Association
Qatar: Qatargas announced its support to 'Arshedny Center' run by Sheikh Eid Charitable Association in the form of a financial contribution. Qatargas' contribution will be used to support drug awareness and rehabilitation programmes run by Arshedny Centre. [AMEInfo.com]
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SQU signs deal with Canadian university
Qatar: Oman's Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has signed an agreement with Canada's University of British Columbia to send doctors from SQU for training in different medical fields and micro specialties as well as exchanging expertise between the two universities, Oman Daily Observer has reported. SQU has also agreed with the University of Calgary to dispatch a number of SQU physicians to conduct medical researches. [AMEInfo.com]
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New Cayenne GTS to go on sale in Doha in August
Qatar: Porsche Centre Doha has announced the has started accepting orders for the new Cayenne GTS, Gulf Times has reported. The second generation of the Cayenne GTS boasts a more powerful engine, more dynamic power development, a tougher chassis with lower ride height and sporty equipment. The Cayenne GTS is equipped with a 420bhp uprated V8 engine, based on the Cayenne S power unit, coupled to an eight-speed Tiptronic S with integrated auto start/stop function. The first deliveries are to start in August this year, the firm said. [AMEInfo.com]
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New technology at Doha hospital for detecting foetal abnormalities
Qatar: The Women's Hospital in the Qatari capital, Doha, is set to introduce a new technology to identify abnormalities in embryos, the Peninsula has reported. The new diagnostic technique depends on samples of mother's blood at two months into pregnancy to determine the type of the foetus, blood group and foetus' genetic nature. "The process involves taking samples from the amniotic fluid (water surrounding the foetus) and foetal blood. It will help gather information on any abnormalities of the foetus," said Dr Badruddin Ahmed, head of the foeto-maternal unit at the hospital. [AMEInfo.com]
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ConocoPhillips participates at the 2012 Qatar Petroleum Environment Fair
Qatar: International energy company, ConocoPhillips Qatar participates for the fifth consecutive year in the Qatar Petroleum Environment Fair, held under the patronage of HE Dr Mohamed Al-Sada, the Minister of Energy and Industry, April 14-16, 2012, at the Doha Exhibition Center. [AMEInfo.com]
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QPM partners in the Climate Control Conference held in Doha
Qatar: QPM, one of the region's premier project management companies and the first Qatari firm in the field, partnered in the Climate Control Conference, which took place earlier this month in Doha. [AMEInfo.com]
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QSTP signs agreement with top Italian insurance company
Qatar: Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Fondo di Assistenza Sanitaria Integrativa (FASI), the largest insurance company in Italy and one of the largest in Europe. [AMEInfo.com]
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Qatar may list government bonds on exchange this year
Qatar: Qatar Exchange may start listing local-currency government bonds and sukuk this year, as the Gulf country seeks to deepen its debt markets, Bloomberg has reported. "Now we are talking to the issuing government about the next steps," Qatar Exchange chief executive, Andre Went said. Qatar started listing treasury bills on the exchange at the end of last year. [AMEInfo.com]
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Al Khaliji launches exclusive Visa Infinite Credit Card
Qatar: Al Khalij Commercial Bank (Al Khaliji) Q.S.C. announced the latest addition to their credit card portfolio, the 'al khaliji Visa Infinite Card.' The card is specially geared towards meeting the demanding requirements of affluent and high net worth clients, and because of its exclusivity, will only be offered to a select few customers on an invitation-only basis. [AMEInfo.com]
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First 'Made in Qatar' technology makes its international debut
Qatar: A shift in the direction of the global flow of innovation has been realized as the State of Qatar exports new, homegrown technologies internationally. One such technology, a wireless information transfer platform known as RASAD is now deployed by the City of Rome through studies aimed at addressing prevalent health concerns in the capital. [AMEInfo.com]
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First Bloomberg Doha Financial Summit ends successfully
Qatar: The first Bloomberg Doha Conference, organized by Bloomberg LINK in partnership with the Qatar Financial Centre Authority ("QFC Authority"), ended successfully today. The two day conference was held at the Ritz Carlton, Doha. It attracted more than 350 delegates from Asia, Europe, the U.S. and the Middle East. [AMEInfo.com]
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Thales and Qatar Airways open new Technical Laboratory at Qatar Science and Technology Park
Qatar: Thales, a leader in In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) systems and Qatar Airways jointly announced the grand opening of a new technology research, development and training center at the prestigious Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP). [AMEInfo.com]
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Barwa Bank provides finance for Gulf Medium Industries strategic commitment toward support SMEs in Qatar
Qatar: Barwa Bank, Qatar's Shari'ah compliant banking service provider, has entered into a finance agreement worth QR113m with Gulf Medium Industries (GMI), financing the establishment of a group of state-of-the-art factories to manufacture premium highway products in Qatar. [AMEInfo.com]
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Qatar Hotels Committee holds its inaugural meeting in Doha
Qatar: The inaugural meeting of the Qatar Hotels Committee was held last night at the St Regis Doha with an aim to enable the tourism and hospitality industries in the country grow and develop ahead of the World Cup in 2022. [AMEInfo.com]
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Doha Insurance shares close flat, despite Q1 profit increase
Qatar: The Qatar Exchange saw its QE 20 market index falling by 0.16% to 8,713.27 points Tuesday. Shares of Doha Insurance ended even at QR24.60. Earlier in the day, Doha Insurance revealed a first quarter net profit of QR21.2m in comparison to QR19.2m for the corresponding period in 2011. Industries Qatar gained 0.43%, while most banks posted losses. Doha Bank bucked the sluggish trend and closed half a percent higher. [AMEInfo.com]
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Lusail awards contract for site construction supervision services to Dorsch Gruppe
Qatar: Lusail Real Estate Development Company announced that the German consultancy company Dorsch Gruppe has been awarded the site construction supervision consultancy services for the flagship Lusail City development. [AMEInfo.com]
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Grand Heritage Doha Hotel and Spa appoints new Head Pastry Chef
Qatar: Grand Heritage Doha Hotel and Spa recently announced appointment of Chef Nakul Kulkarni in the capacity of Head Pastry Chef overseeing all of the hotel Food and Beverage selections of desserts and confectionery. Chef Kulkarni joined a very diverse and multi-cultural team. [AMEInfo.com]
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