Rolls-Royce reports 18% growth in H1 sales in Qatar
Qatar: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Doha, the official importer of Rolls-Royce cars in Qatar, has reported a growth in sales of 18% for the ultra-luxury vehicle in the first six months of 2013, placing the...
View ArticleTwitter issues transparency report
Qatar: According to Twitter's transparency report for the first half of this year, Qatar was the only Arab country which has not requested Twitter administration for information about the users of the...
View ArticleQCRI and Al Jazeera launch predictive web analytics platform for news
Qatar: News organisations have vast archives of information, as well as a number of web analytic tools that aid in allocating editorial resources to cover different news events, and capitalise on this...
View ArticleIdeal Standard sets new excellence benchmarks for Baytna
Qatar: Ideal Standard, Europe's leading bathroom specialist, has set new benchmarks in excellence in Baytna - Qatar's first Passive House project which was unveiled recently. The company has been...
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Qatar Exchange index shaves 9,800 points
Qatar: The Doha-based market gauge added 0.45% to hit 9,808.46 points as shares gained across the board on Monday. Qatar was upgraded by index provider MSCI to Emerging Market status two months ago, a...
View ArticleQatar sets new standards for air-conditioners
Qatar: Qatar's Electricity & Water Corp (Kahramaa) has said air-conditioners that do not meet the minimum energy-efficiency standards will not be allowed to enter the country's market, Gulf Times...
View ArticleQatar awards Chinese firm cargo inspection equipment deal
Qatar: China's Nuctech Co has been awarded a contract by the Qatari interior ministry to supply, install and operate equipment for inspecting containers and trucks which enter the country via Abu...
View ArticleTurkish Airlines introduces 'Flying Service Chefs' for gourmet experience on...
Qatar: Turkish Airlines, the national carrier of Turkey and Europe's best airline, has complemented its award-winning on-board service with the introduction of the 'Flying Service Chef' for business...
View ArticleMannai Corporation reports record first half revenue at QR2.94bn
Qatar: Mannai Corporation QSC (Qatar Exchange: MCCS), announced its half year results for the period ended 30th June, 2013. [AMEInfo.com]
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Qatar Ministry of Interior officially supports inaugural QMARSEC of 2013
Qatar: The DSMC (Defense Services Marketing Council) and Qatar NSS (National Security Shield) announced on July 22, 2013 the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) signing to launch the first annual...
View ArticleCBQ appoints new CEO
Qatar: The QE 20 Index closed 0.05% lower at 9,803.19 points. Commercial Bank of Qatar or CBQ fell 1% to QR69.10. Earlier in the day, CBQ said in a statement to the bourse, its board appointed Abdulla...
View ArticleMuntajat and JSC Belaruskali sign agreement to market and sell potash to...
Qatar: Qatar Chemical and Petrochemical Marketing and Distribution Company (Muntajat) Q.J.S.C., the company with the mandate to export Qatar's 10 million tonnes of chemicals and petrochemicals to...
View ArticleDoha Bank Assurance recertified with ISO 9001:2008
Qatar: Doha Bank Assurance Company, the insurance arm of Doha Bank Group, the private commercial bank in Qatar, has been successfully recertified with ISO 9001:2008, a global symbol for compliance...
View ArticleQatar market index flirts with 10,000 points
Qatar: The QE 20 Index closed 0.45% higher at 9,847.62 points on Wednesday, makring the last trading session before holidays on the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr. Marker bellwether shares Industries Qatar...
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UCL Qatar expands with launch of two new courses
Qatar: University College London Qatar (UCL Qatar) has launched two long-anticipated new programmes to enable local and regional students to gain masters qualifications in important fields and...
View ArticleRevenue from GDI's offshore reached QR240m in H1 2013
Qatar: Qatar's Gulf Drilling International (GDI) has recorded QR240m in revenue from its offshore rigs during the first six months of this year, thanks to 'a substantial rise' in average daily rates...
View ArticleQNB expects Qatar rents to increase
Qatar: According to a study by Qatar National Bank (QNB), rents in the country are expected to rise due to rental inflation, which has already reached about 7% in June this year, Gulf Times has...
View ArticleHyundai Engineering won $300m Qatar port deal
Qatar: Qatar's New Port Project Steering Committee has awarded Hyundai Engineering and Construction a $300.82m contract to build a port and related facilities in the country after forming a consortium...
View ArticleQatar bourse shaves resistance level at 10,000 points
Qatar: The QE 20 Index in Doha advanced by 0.93% to hit 10,006.36 on Wednesday, as shares gained across the board, with the exception of insurers. The gauge gained 25% in the last 12 months. In June,...
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MEADFA conference to reveal strategies for success in travel retail in MEA
Qatar: The role of retail in new airport infrastructure will be a key focus of the 12th annual conference of the Middle East and Africa Duty Free Association, which will take place at the Ritz Carlton...
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