QNB in talks to buy stake in Egyptian bank
Qatar: QNB Group has confirmed that it has entered into discussions for the acquisition of Société Générale's holding in National Société Générale Bank (NSGB)-Egypt. The stake will amount to 77.2% of...
View ArticleQatar Luxury Group to launch own luxury brand
Qatar: Qatar Luxury Group, owned by Qatar Foundation, is gearing up to launch its first luxury fashion and accessories brand, AFP has reported. The launch of the high-end clothing and accessories...
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Qatar National Bank declines after lender reaches out
Qatar: The QE 20 Index in Doha slipped 0.34% to 8,454.90 points Sunday. The country's largest lender Qatar National Bank or QNB fell 0.40% to QR133.60. Last Thursday, QNB said it inflated its stake in...
View ArticleYouth event website designed with access in mind
Qatar: As part of their commitment to creating a community for every young person in Qatar, the organizers of TEDxYouth@Doha, an annual event where youth driven ideas are exchanged, are ensuring that...
View ArticleQtel begins test phase of new ultrafast 4g mobile network
Qatar: Hundreds of Qtel customers will take part in one of the region's largest tests of a ultrafast 4G Long-Term-Evolution (LTE) network, which will let customers easily stream high-bandwidth content...
View ArticleAl Meera dips, extends Islamic financing facilities
Qatar: The QE Index fell recovered 0.23% to close at 8,477.76 points Monday. Al Meera Consumer Goods slipped 0.12% to QR166. Earlier in the day Al Meera said announced that Barwa Bank has extended to...
View ArticleQatar's SEC schools acquire 200 new buses
Qatar: Qatar's Supreme Education Council (SEC) has received 200 new buses from Mowasalat for the transport of students and staff at its schools, Gulf Times has reported. The new buses are fitted with...
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Al-Jazeera mobile service hacked
Qatar: Qatar-based Al Jazeera news network has said its mobile service was hacked on Sunday, four days after a number of its internet websites came under cyber-attack, AFP has reported. "The story...
View ArticleACTS emphasises on importance of well-trained professionals in Qatar's...
Qatar: Advanced Construction Technology Services 'ACTS', a consulting organisation in the field of construction materials and geotechnical engineering, has underlined the importance of having highly...
View Article'We have problems with the Dreamliner' says CEO, Qatar Airways
Qatar: Audio: The long awaited arrival of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to a Middle East carrier has been delayed due to "problems, both technical and quality of the cabin" says Akbar al Baker, CEO, Qatar...
View ArticleUS - Qatari Business Development seminar on Infrastructure and Real Estate...
Qatar: The U.S. Embassy, the American Chamber of Commerce in Doha, Msheireb Properties, and American Institute of Architects Middle East Chapter, co-hosted a Business Development Seminar yesterday at...
View ArticleGovernor West Bay introduces five-star luxury furnished apartments in...
Qatar: Governor West Bay, a five-star American chain of hotels, has opened up luxury furnished apartments in a dry hotel setting. QR450m were invested into building this hotel which has 195 furnished...
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Engineering leaders and educators to gather in Doha in 2013 for the World...
Qatar: More than 200 of the world's engineering leaders and innovators will gather in Doha in January, 2013, for the World Congress on Engineering Education (WCEE). [AMEInfo.com]
View ArticleRising nine-month profits lift Qatar Oman Insurance
Qatar: The QE Index closed flat at 8,478.67 Wednesday. Shares of Qatar Oman Investment gained half a percentage point to reach QR12.03. Earlier in the day, Qatar Oman Investment Company said its...
View ArticleQatar Airways remains interested in CSeries
Qatar: Qatar Airways' chief executive Akbar Al Baker has said he hopes to conclude an order with Bombardier for the CSeries in the near future, Flightglobal.com has reported. "CSeries is an aircraft...
View ArticleSCH shuts down 13 pharmacies
Qatar: Qatar's Supreme Council for Health (SCH) has shut down 13 pharmacies in different districts of the country on charges of having sold medicines without doctors' prescriptions, Gulf Times has...
View ArticleAspetar demonstrates leadership role in sports medicine by hosting second...
Qatar: In a bid to help improve patient care internationally, Aspetar Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital has organized its 2nd annual United in Quality and Safety Campaign, which will run...
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Nakilat showcases Qatar's marine industry at Gastech 2012
Qatar: Nakilat is flying the flag for Qatar's marine industry at the Gastech exhibition in London this week, showcasing its world-leading gas carrying fleet of ships and Qatar's own ship repair and...
View ArticleRizon Jet Doha receives respected aviation safety rating
Qatar: Rizon Jet, the Qatar-based high-end private aviation services provider, has received the internationally respected Aviation Research Group/US 'ARG/US' Platinum Safety Rating at its Doha...
View ArticleMiddle East hospitality congress kicks off to a good start
Qatar: Abdulla Malalla Al-Bader, Director of Tourism at Qatar Tourism Authority, inaugurates two-day congress on Middle East Hospitality; Hospitality growth estimated at annual rate of 8.1%....
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