Qatar plans to open hotels in Sri Lanka
Qatar: The Sri Lankan tourism ministry has said Qatar is planning to open luxury hotels in the island nation, following a visit by the Qatari prime minister Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabr Al-Thani...
View ArticleParsons wins major general engineering consultancy contract in Qatar
Qatar: Parsons is pleased to announce that it has been selected by the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) of Qatar for a general contract to undertake all engineering activities in Area 4 or Doha South,...
View ArticleAggreko cools new Doha International Airport
Qatar: Aggreko, the world leader in the provision of temporary power and temperature control services, was selected by C.A.T. International, one of the oldest construction and trading firms in the...
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Qatar Exchange dips slightly ahead of National Day
Qatar: The QE Index ended 0.20% lower at 8,752.87 points Thursday. Earlier in the day Qatar failed to obtain a re-classification to 'emerging market' from 'frontier market' by index developer MSCI. A...
View ArticleSouth Korean firm wins $233m Qatar power deal
Qatar: Qatar has awarded South Korea's Hyosung Power and Industrial Systems Performance Group a $233m contract to build eight electricity substations in the Gulf country, Reuters has reported....
View ArticleIMF says Qatar's 2012 outlook positive but growth will slow
Qatar: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said the overall outlook for the Qatari economy is positive, although growth is expected to slow next year, with an increased risk of lower oil and gas...
View ArticleJaidah Automotive holds 'Chevrolet Fleet Solutions Event'
Qatar: Jaidah Automotive, sole importer of Chevrolet vehicles to the Qatari market, recently held a 'Chevrolet Fleet Solutions Event' to demonstrate how Jaidah Automotive can help local businesses...
View ArticleQatar Project Management achieves ISO certification in diverse sectors
Qatar: Qatar Project Management (QPM), one of the region's premier project management companies and the first Qatari firm in the field, has recently attained Management System certifications in three...
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Qatar Exchange dips 0.10%, risks to lose year-to-date gain
Qatar: On the first trading day in Doha after the National Holiday, the QE Index finished at 8,744.76 (off 0.10%). Investors mostly sold baning shares, as Al Ahli Bank (down 3.45% at QR81.10), Doha...
View ArticleDoha Trade Fair returns in January 2012
Qatar: Offering the widest possible range of products under one roof, Qatar's biggest shopping carnival of the year, the Doha Trade Fair (DTF) 2012, is geared up to welcome thousands of expected...
View ArticleQUWIC participates in the first global Plugtests event for new cooperative...
Qatar: the QU Wireless Innovations Center (QUWIC) at the Qatar Science & Tech Park has participated and performed successfully at the Cooperative Mobility Services Plugtests which was co-organized...
View ArticleQatar Exchange approaches 8,800 points amid rising turnover
Qatar: The QE Index added 0.41%, closing at 8,780.45 points. Vodafone Qatar, the country's second telecom provider, slipped 0.27% to QR7.48. Earlier in the day, Vodafone Qatar announced its intention...
View ArticleQatar Solar Technologies hosts largest solar-powered boat at Doha pier
Qatar: Qatar Solar Technologies (QSTec) celebrated the arrival of the MS Tûranor PlanetSolar- the world's largest solar-powered boat - at Doha's docks. QSTec, a Qatar-based solar grade polysilicon...
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Qatar Projects 2012 conference programme to focus on major opportunities as...
Qatar: Qatar's ambitious development plans over the next decade and beyond will be put under the spotlight once again at the annual Qatar Projects 2012 conference, which will take place in Doha, on...
View ArticleQatar's inflation falls to 2.1%
Qatar: According to Qatar's statistics authority, annual inflation rate has dropped to 2.1% in November from 2.5% in October, partly because of a drop in transport and communications costs, Reuters...
View ArticleQatar Steel ups Saudi firm stake to nearly 30%
Qatar: Qatar Steel has raised its stake in Saudi Arabia's South Steel, from 20.9% to 29.74%, Gulf Times has reported. Located in Jazan Economic Area, South Steel comprises an integrated steel melting...
View ArticleVodafone Qatar launches Apple's iPhone 4S
Qatar: The official iPhone supplier in Qatar, Vodafone Qatar has announced the launch of Apple's latest handset in the Gulf country. The iPhone 4S, which comes in either black or white, is available...
View ArticleQNB to support Enabling special needs through small projects programme
Qatar: As part of its strategy to strengthen the role of people with special needs and integrate them into various social sectors, Qatar National Bank 'QNB' continues to support such initiatives,...
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Qatar Petroleum and Barwa sign sales completion agreement for Barwa Financial...
Qatar: His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy & Industry and Chairman & Managing Director of Qatar Petroleum, and Mr. Hitmi Ali Khalifa Al Hitmi, Chairman of Barwa...
View ArticleInternational Wedding Exhibition and Show returns to Doha in 2012
Qatar: Glamorous bridal fashions and new innovations in wedding services and products will be on display at the highly-regarded 5th edition of the Qatar International Wedding Exhibition and Show...
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