Qatar: Alfardan Premier Motors Co., the distributor of Jaguar in Qatar, announced that Jaguar is launching a new edition of its award-winning XJ large premium sedan, powered by its proven 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine. This latest addition broadens the appeal of the XJ, allowing Jaguar to compete in a new segment of 6-cylinder full size luxury sedans. [AMEInfo.com]
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Jaguar responds to regional demand for V6 XJ
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Jaguar XJ V6 to be available in Qatar
Qatar: Alfardan Premier Motors, the distributor of Jaguar in Qatar, has announced the launch of the XJ large premium sedan, powered by the 3.0 litre V6 petrol engine. The engine has four valves per cylinder, quad overheat camshafts, variable cam phasing technology and variable geometry air intakes. The new unit is set to be available on short and long wheelbase XJs. [AMEInfo.com]
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Lancel opens at The Pearl-Qatar
Qatar: French luxury leather-goods brand, Lancel, was celebrated with an intimate official launch at The Pearl-Qatar on the 31st March 2011. Guests arriving were greeted by a magnificently Premier flirt handbag that was displayed at the entrance of the Lancel store. [AMEInfo.com]
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IGTC-Chubb Fire Qatar supplies five fire fighting vehicles to Qatar Petroleum
Qatar: International Gulf Trading Company (IGTC) - Chubb Fire Qatar, the country's leading supplier of fire safety equipment and security solutions, is concluding a deal to supply five fire fighting vehicles to Qatar Petroleum (QP). [AMEInfo.com]
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ESI International organizes risk management seminar in Qatar
Qatar: Projects managers, who are either launching or sustaining a Project Management Office (PMO), will be given an expert insight into how crucial risk management is to a PMO's success during a free breakfast seminar delivered by a leading industry professional. [AMEInfo.com]
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Qatari developers require specialised services to protect investments of building tall
Qatar: Qatar has allocated $12.4bn for accommodation to cater for the influx of international professionals drafted in to prepare the capital for the 2022 World Cup. In addition, approximately 80,000 hotel rooms will be required for the 1.4 million visitors expected to descend on Doha during the four week event. [AMEInfo.com]
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Quality the driver as Qatar real estate prices stabilise, shows Asteco research
Qatar: With the initial euphoria of Qatar's successful bid for the 2022 FIFA World Cup now fading, signs that the real estate market is continuing to stabilise have become more evident in Q1 2011, according to the latest research data from Asteco property management. [AMEInfo.com]
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Qatar bourse decline decelarates
Qatar: The QE Index ended 0.14% lower at 8,633.40 points on Tuesday. Qatar National Bank lost 0.95% at QR146.10. General Insurance dived 3.22%, finishing at QR40.55. Doha Bank added 2.14%, closing at QR52.60. Trading turnover decreased 12.92% to 6.8m shares. [AMEInfo.com]
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Barwa might reinstate recent job losses
Qatar: Qatari property developer Barwa, which earlier this month laid off around 12% of its staff, is considering the reappointment of those made redundant, Zawya Dow Jones has reported, citing two people familiar with the matter. Former CEO Mohammed Asad Al Emadi, who was replaced April 17 by Abdulla bin Abdulaziz Turki Al Subai'i, cut jobs at the company because board members were not unhappy with the way he made such sweeping layoffs so new to the job. "There is a formal committee made up of legal and human resources that are considering it," one person familiar with situation, said. [AMEInfo.com]
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Al Meera to take over Giant Store in Qatar
Qatar: Al Meera chain of consumer cooperatives in Qatar is set to sign an agreement with Saudi-based Al Muhaidib Group for the acquisition of foodstuff and consumer goods retailer Giant Stores, the Peninsula has reported. The deal will also include the acquisition of Al Oumara Bakery Co, which produces and sells bakery products through its outlets in Giant Stores. [AMEInfo.com]
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Mannai celebrates arrival of GMC Terrain 2011 at Villaggio Mall
Qatar: Mannai Automotive celebrated the arrival of the all-new 2011 GMC Terrain in Qatar with a Family Fun Day at Villaggio Mall. A whole new wave of thinking has gone into creating the exciting new Terrain, which joins the crossover range with state-of-the-art engineering and high levels of quality, safety and comfort as its core DNA. [AMEInfo.com]
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Qatar exchange gains steadily
Qatar: The Doha-based QE Index closed 0.67% higher at 8,548.30 points. All QE sector indexes landed in the green. Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Development declined half a percent to QR9.50. Earlier in the day, Mazaya disclosed an interim first quarter net profit of QR31.5 thousand in comparison to QR4.9m for the corresponding period in 2010. The Saudi Arabian stock market inn Riyadh remained closed in Thursday, as usual, and will resume tradin on Saturday. [AMEInfo.com]
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Sheikh Nawaf Nasser Bin Khaled Al-Thani to inaugurate first edition of Financial Thought Leaders Summit in Doha
Qatar: Building on the success of its CXO Series, Naseba is hosting the Financial Thought Leaders Summit under the theme of 'Providing value through thought leadership' on May 4th - 5th in Doha. The summit will be officially opened by H.E. Sheikh Nawaf Nasser Bin Khaled Al-Thani with a ribbon cutting ceremony on the morning of May 4th at the W Hotel in Doha. [AMEInfo.com]
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ISESCO joins in preparing for setting up AOC Doha Forum
Qatar: The Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) is taking part in the preparatory meeting due to be held in Doha, Qatar, on 2 May 2011, by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, to set up the Doha Forum for the Alliance of Civilizations. [AMEInfo.com]
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Microsoft launches Internet Explorer 9 in Qatar
Qatar: Microsoft Qatar, located at Qatar Science and Technology Park, announced the launch of the latest version of the world's most-used browser with the release of Windows Internet Explorer 9 for consumers across the country. Using Internet Explorer 9, web users across Qatar can further leverage the power of the whole PC and get the best browsing experience on the Internet. [AMEInfo.com]
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Qatar to host Seventh Annual HSE Forum in October
Qatar: Under the patronage of HE Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh Al-Sada - Minister of Energy & Industry and Chairman of Qatar Petroleum, Fleming Gulf is pleased to host its 7th Annual HSE Forum in Energy from 10th - 12th October in Grand Hyatt, Doha - Qatar. [AMEInfo.com]
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St. Regis Doha builds a world-class team for 'The Finest Address in Doha'
Qatar: The St. Regis Doha is bringing together a team of highly-experienced hospitality experts to ensure that the new property offers the highest level of service when it opens at the end of 2011. Bespoke service is at the heart of the St. Regis experience, where every stay is designed to be a memorable one. [AMEInfo.com]
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Lacklustre trading pulls Qatar Bourse down
Qatar: The QE Index closed 0.20% lower at 8,493.12 points as only 7,2m shares valued at QR217.6m changed hands. Barwa Real Estate shares dipped 0.16% to QR31.75. Earlier in the day, Barwa announced the appointment of Mr. Khalid Abdulla Al-Hitmi as CEO of Barwa Financial District, and Mr. Ahmad Abdulrahman Al-Sayed as Acting General Manager of Barwa Village. [AMEInfo.com]
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Consolidated Gulf showcases technological prowess at Project Qatar
Qatar: Consolidated Gulf Co. (CGC), an ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 certified technology conglomerate, is showcasing its technological and engineering prowess at the ongoing Project Qatar trade expo in the Doha Exhibition Center. [AMEInfo.com]
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Hamad Medical Corporation to host 'Qatar First Healthcare Risk Management Week'
Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is hosting the 'Qatar First Healthcare Risk Management Week' from 8th -12th at Hajar Auditorium in HMC. It is a unique initiative by the medical corporation to promote the knowledge and expertise of professionals involved in healthcare risk management. [AMEInfo.com]
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