QMIC showcases its innovations in 19th ITS World Congress in Vienna
Qatar: The Qatar Mobility Innovations Center (QMIC) is participating in the 19th ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) World Congress being held in Vienna, Austria between October 22nd and October...
View ArticleAl Khaliji Bank nine-month profit soars, shares add slightly
Qatar: The Doha-based QE 20 Index advanced 0.10% to 8,516.31 points. Al Khaliji Commercial Bank added likewiese 0.10%, after the Qatari lender said interim financial statements revealed a net profit...
View ArticleHMC to recruit 1,700 nurses in 2013
Qatar: Qatar's Hamad Medical Corp (HMC) has announced plans to recruit 1,700 new nurses next year, including 37 Clinical Nurse Specialists, the Peninsula has reported. The plan is part of a major...
View ArticleAshghal awards Aecom awarded $80m contract
Qatar: Qatar's Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has awarded Aecom Technology Corp a contract to provide general engineering consultancy services for local roads and drainage projects in the south of...
View ArticleQtel fights overseas spam calls and text messages
Qatar: Qtel has said it is working to increase customer awareness to reduce the inconvenience of unwanted "spam" calls and SMS from foreign countries, the Peninsula has reported. The company said it...
View ArticleQatar Leadership Centre holds Executive Education Workshop
Qatar: Qatar Leadership Centre 'QLC' concluded an Executive Education Workshop entitled Managing a Multinational Enterprise - The Leader's Perspective. [AMEInfo.com]
View ArticleHis Excellency Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah shares climate change insights...
Qatar: Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar 'SFS-Q' welcomed His Excellency Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah 'H.E. Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah', Director of the Qatar Administrative...
View ArticleQatar Airways to launch flights to Cambodia
Qatar: Qatar Airways announced plans to launch daily scheduled flights to the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh from early next year to further boost its Asia Pacific network. The Doha-based airline...
View ArticleQatar Sustainability Network successfully launched to enhance research and...
Qatar: As part of Qatar's investment and long-term commitment to the environment, the Qatar Sustainability Network (QSN) was officially launched in Doha. [AMEInfo.com]
View Article39 films from 30 countries to be showcased in DTFF's Contemporary World...
Qatar: Doha Tribeca Film Festival (DTFF), the annual cultural event of the Doha Film Institute (DFI), will showcase 21 films in the Contemporary World Cinema section and 12 Special Screenings at its...
View ArticleQatar in talks to acquire major shares in seven European lenders
Qatar: Qatar is considering buying major stakes in investment banks in Europe, Al Arabiya has reported. Negotiations are underway with seven banks suffering from accumulated financial crises due to...
View ArticleQatari banks may sell shares to boost lending
Qatar: Doha Bank and Ahlibank are among lenders seeking to compete with government-controlled Qatar National Bank to fund the $130bn of infrastructure the country needs before hosting the 2022 World...
View ArticleQatar unemployment falls 22.8%
Qatar: According to a report by the Qatar Statistics Authority (QSA), unemployment in the country has dropped by 22.8% over the past 10 years, but the gender gap in terms of average wages increased...
View ArticleHilton Doha opens its doors with 'Festival of Senses'
Qatar: Hilton Doha, Hilton Worldwide's first property in the Qatar, was officially inaugurated by Sheikh Saoud Bin Khaled Al Thani at a grand ceremony attended by members of the royal family,...
View ArticleEpson TM-S1000 cheque scanner secures ProgressSoft certification for use in...
Qatar: Epson has announced that its TM-S1000 cheque scanner has been certified by ProgressSoft, the leading provider of real-time payment solutions, for use within Qatar's banking industry. The...
View ArticleMicrosoft launches Windows 8 in Qatar
Qatar: Microsoft announced the availability of Windows 8 for its customers in Qatarand around the world. Beginning October 26, consumers and businesses worldwide will be able to experience all that...
View ArticleQatar Holding to acquire stake in Harrods Bank
Qatar: Qatar Holding has secured the approval by UK regulators to acquire a controlling stake in Harrods Bank, the private banking arm of the luxury department store, the Daily Mail has reported. The...
View ArticleMawashi announces third quarter financial results; net profits surge by about...
Qatar: Mawashi, Qatar's Meat and Livestock Company announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2012 with net profits reaching a whopping QR62m for the period ending 30 September 2012....
View ArticleBaraem TV increases its audience base in new regions
Qatar: Starting November 1, Baraem TV, a subsidiary of Al Jazeera Children's Channel (JCC) will now, through Baraem Europe reach and touch more audiences in Central Europe suitable viewing times....
View ArticleQtel's Mozaic deploys Mariner xVu for IPTV network monitoring
Qatar: Qtel has selected Mariner's IP video service oriented monitoring solution, designed for integration with IPTV probes, Rapid TV News has reported. The Mariner xVu solution will be used for...
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