Qatar National Bank rises on SocGen deal in Egypt
Qatar: The Qatar Exchange 20 index fell 0.18% to 8,331.14 Thursday as the banking index was the sole segment which added value. Qatar National Bank or QNB, with 19.90% the QE's heaviest share in...
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Clifford Chance advises QNB Group on the largest cross-border financial...
Qatar: Clifford Chance is advising QNB Group on the acquisition of Société Générale's stake in National Société Générale Bank - Egypt (NSGB). QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the State...
View ArticleAl Khaliji launches mobile and SMS banking services
Qatar: With the launch of mobile and SMS banking, Al Khaliji customers can now perform banking transactions using their mobile phones. [AMEInfo.com]
View ArticleUAE, number one in global ranking of FTTH penetration rate!
Qatar: As result of its annual study for the MENA FTTH market Panorama, FTTH Council MENA announced during their 4th annual conference in Doha, Qatar on 12 and 13 December 2012 the UAE as number One...
View ArticleQatari shares end mixed
Qatar: The QE 20 Index added 0.05% Sunday to reach 8,335. 48. Market heavyweight Industries Qatar (up 0.33%) and Commercial Bank of Qatar, the country's second lender, helped the gauge to stay afloat....
View ArticleHMC and PHCC hold collaborative training days regarding fast-tracking...
Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Primary Healthcare Corporation (PHCC) recently held training sessions for primary care physicians to help them recognize the signs and symptoms of cancer....
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UMFCO wins maintenance contract for 153 villas in Doha
Qatar: United Facilities Management Company (UFMCO), which manages and provides key services for Doha's prestigious The Pearl-Qatar community, has been awarded its first three-year maintenance...
View ArticleIBB extends deadline for Al Rayan's takeover offer
Qatar: Islamic Bank of Britain (IBB), majority-owned by Qatar International Islamic Bank, has said a deadline for a Qatari bank to decide on a proposed takeover offer had been extended to January,...
View ArticleQatar Airways celebrates 787 Dreamliner service to UK
Qatar: Qatar Airways has celebrated yet another milestone with the launch of long-haul Boeing 787 Dreamliner services from Doha to London Heathrow. [AMEInfo.com]
View Article2nd Annual Corrosion Management Summit to be held in Doha on 6 -8 May 2013
Qatar: To bridge the gap between must-haves and the current situation of corrosion-related process and management the 2nd Annual Corrosion Management Summit will be held in Doha on 6 -8 May 2013....
View ArticleHisense Middle East strengthens its commitment to sustainable development...
Qatar: Hisense, the eco-friendly Chinese company ranked amongst the top five electronic manufacturers globally, strengthened its green engagement through active participation at the Sustainable...
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Masraf Al-Rayan dips as deadline for IBB takeover nears
Qatar: A day ahead of Qatar's National Day, the QE 20 Index closed Monday trading 0.18% higher at 8,350.74. Islamic Bank of Britain (IBB), majority-owned by Qatar International Islamic Bank, has said...
View ArticleQatar's new airport to open in April 2013
Qatar: The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) has announced that the New Doha International Airport (NDIA) is on track to be opened in April next year, with around 95.5% of the work completed so...
View ArticleEzdan commissioned to build 50,000 housing units by 2014
Qatar: Qatari real estate developer Ezdan has signed an agreement with the government to build 50,000 residential units by 2014, as part of a plan to provide enough accommodation for the FIFA World...
View ArticleU.S.-Arab Chamber supports 'Doha Goals' Conference dedicated to sports Diplomacy
Qatar: The National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce this week participated in 'Doha GOALS,' a first-of-its-kind conference dedicated to advancing international relations through sports. The two-day...
View ArticleROTA represents Qatar Youth at COP18
Qatar: Reach Out To Asia Youth Advisory Board represented Qatar at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference (COP18/CMP8), presenting a GCC Youth Green Manifesto that was...
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Fitch affirms QNB at 'A+' upon acquisition announcement; stable outlook
Qatar: Fitch Ratings has affirmed Qatar National Bank's (QNB) Long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'A+' with a Stable Outlook and Viability Rating (VR) at 'a', following its agreement to acquire a...
View ArticleAccor launches its international women's network: Women at Accor Generation
Qatar: Accor, the world's leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, announced today the international launch of its women's network: Women at Accor Generation (WAAG). WAAG's aim is to fight...
View ArticleQatar Exchange and Qatar Finance and Business Academy sign MoU to boost...
Qatar: The Qatar Exchange and the Qatar Finance & Business Academy signed a cooperation MoU to achieve QE's objectives aimed at developing staff competency levels by means of providing first class...
View ArticleQatar market resumes trading, cracks 8,400-resistance
Qatar: Following Qatar's National Day, the Doha-based market resumed trading Wednesday, closing 0.67% higher at 8,407.10 points. Heavyweight shares Industries Qatar and Qatar National Bank gained...
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