Qatar: MAPEI, global leader in the production of adhesives, sealants and chemical products for buildings, has announced that it is moving forward with its plans to strengthen its presence in Qatar, seeking to capitalize on an estimated $22.149bn worth of projects expected to be awarded across the country in 2012 alone. [AMEInfo.com]
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MAPEI intensifies activities in Qatar to capitalize on over $22bn worth of projects to be awarded in 2012
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Ingersoll Rand discusses its latest projects and innovative solutions in Project Qatar
Qatar: Ingersoll Rand, a $14bn global business committed to a world of sustainable progress and enduring results, announced that it will present its latest projects and innovative solutions at Project Qatar, which takes place April 30 - May 3, 2012 at Doha Exhibition Centre in Doha, Qatar. [AMEInfo.com]
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Qtel shares upbeat on first quarter results
Qatar: The QE 20 Index gained the third day straight Monday, closing 0.18% higher at 8.703.64 points. Shares of the country's first telco firm Qatar Telecom or Qtel gained 1.52% to hit QR140.10. On late Sunday, Qtel announced it has earned 12%less year-on-year in the first quarter when net profits hit QR711.4m, beating analysts' expectations, according to Bloomberg. Qatar National Bank or QNB slipped 0.07% to QR133.40. [AMEInfo.com]
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Averda turns TEDxEducationCity into zero carbon event
Qatar: Averda, one of the region's largest environmental solutions providers, assisted the recently-held TEDxEducationCity to be billed as a fully sustainable event, thanks to recycling services provided by the company. The one-day event, sponsored by Averda, has joined the drive to produce fully sustainable events in Qatar. [AMEInfo.com]
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Fraser Suites Doha announces participation at ATM 2012
Qatar: Fraser Suites Doha has announced its participation at the Middle East's premier travel and tourism event, tagged the Arabian Travel Market (ATM). The exhibition will take place from April 30th-May 3rd at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. [AMEInfo.com]
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Qatar's business community shows moderation in optimism in Q2 2012
Qatar: Dun and Bradstreet South Asia Middle East Ltd (D&B) in association with Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority released the D&B Business Optimism Index for Qatar for Q2 2012. [AMEInfo.com]
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ConocoPhillips Qatar welcomes new president Sykes
Qatar: ConocoPhillips Qatar Ltd. welcomed, Gary Sykes, who will be replacing Erec Isaacson as its new President, effective May 1st. A corporate gathering was held at The Four Seasons hotel to honor Isaacson's term in Doha and welcome the new ConocoPhillips Qatar President. The event was attended by company associates, employees and families. [AMEInfo.com]
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Trane showcases new residential and light commercial solutions at Project Qatar 2012
Qatar: Qatar Electro Mechanical Solutions (QEMS) is showcasing new Trane air conditioning systems and other solutions that drive energy and operational efficiency at the 9th International Construction, Building, Environmental Technology and Material Exhibition from April 30 through May 3. [AMEInfo.com]
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Project Qatar attracts numerous commercial delegations, economic dignitaries and development experts
Qatar: Project Qatar attracted numerous commercial delegations, economic dignitaries and development experts. The high-ranking official attended the event to understand how Qatar in general and Project Qatar exhibitors in particular are assisting the transfer of technology to and from the region and having a positive impact on the economic development of the region in general. [AMEInfo.com]
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Ericsson and ictQATAR collaborate to grow Qatar's Networked Society
Qatar: Ericsson and Qatar's Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology (ictQATAR) announced the launch of a new strategic partnership that aims to boost the adoption of information and communications technology (ICT) in the State of Qatar. The partnership, which was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding, seeks to support Qatar's National ICT Plan 2015. [AMEInfo.com]
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Qatar Petroleum security personnel attain auditor status for ISO 28000
Qatar: In line with its objective to attain certification to ISO 28000, Qatar Petroleum's Industrial Security Directorate recently organized the first-ever ISO 28000 Lead Auditor Course to be presented in the State of Qatar. [AMEInfo.com]
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IGTC-Chubb Fire Qatar lands long-term maintenance contract with Milaha
Qatar: International Gulf Trading Company (IGTC)-Chubb Fire Qatar - the country's supplier of fire safety equipment and security solutions - has announced the signing of a long-term contract with Milaha, to maintain its fire protection and suppression systems at a number of sites in Doha. [AMEInfo.com]
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HEC Paris in Qatar signs MoU with General Secretariat for Development Planning
Qatar: The General Secretariat for Development Planning (GSDP) has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HEC Paris in Qatar, the region's leading hub for executive education, offering a complete portfolio of management programs including the first ever international Executive MBA (EMBA) in Qatar. [AMEInfo.com]
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Borrowing costs might slow bank lending in Qatar
Qatar: Qatari banks' local-currency borrowing costs climbed to the highest in more than 15 months amid signs bank funding levels may restrain a lending surge in the Gulf country preparing to host the 2022 football World Cup, Bloomberg has reported. The three-month Qatar Interbank Offered Rate rose 12 basis points this year to 1.29286% on May 2, the highest level since January, 26, 2011. The rate, which reflects how much banks charge to lend to each other, was 1.26429% yesterday. Annual loan growth to private businesses slowed for a second month to 15% in March, from 21% in January, central bank data showed. Total deposits declined to QR348.4bn ($96bn) in March from QR363.6bn in December, the data showed. [AMEInfo.com]
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Al Jazeera exits Beijing over secret jails, forced abortion reports
Qatar: The English-language service of Doha-based broadcaster Al Jazeera has said it is to shut down its bureau in the Chinese capita, Beijing after China refused to renew the visa of a correspondent whose stories included reports on secret jails and forced abortions in the country, Bloomberg has reported. The government also declined to grant approval to replace the correspondent, Melissa Chan, 31, who had reported from China since 2007, Al Jazeera said. "The channel has expressed its disappointment in the situation and said it is continuing to request a presence in China," said Salah Negm, director of news at Al Jazeera English. "We are committed to our coverage of China." [AMEInfo.com]
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Afkar showcases Office365extra and clouds solutions at Microsoft Open Door
Qatar: Afkar is part of one of the biggest roadshows of Microsoft Gulf called Open Door; a two day event with the latest on Microsoft Technology held in Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, UAE and Bahrain. Afkar was asked to deliver a unique experience to the attendees of Open Door in interacting with the speakers in the session. We developed an add-ons service on Microsoft office 365 and Afkar kicked off as "Office 365 extra". [AMEInfo.com]
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Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre announces new President
Qatar: The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) has announced that The Rt Hon the Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers will replace The Rt Hon the Lord Woolf of Barnes as President of the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC). [AMEInfo.com]
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Qatar's preparations for World Cup 2022 gather steam
Qatar: Qatar's efforts to bolster its hotel and transportation infrastructure in preparation for hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2022 have gained pace in recent weeks as several new hotels were opened and new details emerged about the opening of the country's new airport. [AMEInfo.com]
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Qatar Airways celebrates launch of 30th European destination
Qatar: Qatar Airways celebrated the launch of its 30th European destination with daily scheduled flights to the Croatian capital Zagreb. A traditional water salute at Zagreb Airport marked the arrival of Flight QR947 from Doha, the airline's capital in the State of Qatar. [AMEInfo.com]
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Qatar University, Dolphin Energy Qatar re-affirm their partnership
Qatar: Qatar University (QU) held a press briefing with Dolphin Energy Qatar to showcase their partnership and to highlight the number of sponsorship agreements implemented between the two organizations. [AMEInfo.com]
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