Ooredoo extends support for integrated operator billing for BlackBerry App World
Qatar: Ooredoo continues to take the lead in offering a better customer experience for all, as the Group enhances operator billing options across its operations. [AMEInfo.com]
View ArticleQatar market index, trading turnover on the way up
Qatar: The Qatar Exchange 20 Index closed 0.21% higher at 10,065.20 points on Wednesday. Trading volumes increased by 42% to reach over 12m shares which changed hands. Qatar Islamic Bank jumped 3.74%,...
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Qatar Airways launches flights to fifth Iraqi destination
Qatar: Qatar Airways today launched flights to its fifth destination in the Republic of Iraq, Sulaymaniyah, increasing the airline's frequency across Iraq from 16 to 20 flights each week. [AMEInfo.com]
View ArticleK&L Gates adds Doha construction partner
Qatar: The Doha office of global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Matthew Walker as a partner in the energy, infrastructure and resources practice. Walker joins K&L Gates from Dentons, where he...
View ArticleGrand Heritage Doha awarded Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor
Qatar: Grand Heritage Doha Hotel and Spa has received a Certificate of Excellence for 2013 from TripAdvisor, one of the world's most popular travel websites. The hotel achieved a 92% rating based on...
View ArticleS&P affirms Doha Bank Assurance Company investment grade rating
Qatar: Doha Bank, a leading private commercial bank in Qatar and the GCC, has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Doha Bank Assurance Company LLC (DBAC), has been affirmed Counterparty Credit...
View ArticleW Doha and Residences hosts second 'W Bazaar' this year in support of...
Qatar: W Doha Hotel & Residences celebrated Starwood's 'Road to Awareness', the associate fundraising campaign to support UNICEF, with a special W Bazaar sale for staff held 20 - 22 August....
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Qatar bourse shaves 10,100 points, lenders advance
Qatar: The QE 20 Index closed 0.44% higher at 10,109.50 points on Thursday, a near 5-year high. Banks were once again on the top of the buying list, with Qaatar Islamic, CBQ and International Islamic...
View ArticleQatar Airways seeking stake in Indian LCC
Qatar: Qatar Airways is eyeing a minority stake in Indian low-cost airline GoAir, CNBC-TV18 has reported, citing unnamed sources. The Doha-based carrier has valued GoAir at $550m, and if the deal goes...
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Al Jazeera America sues AT&T for dropping channel
Qatar: Al Jazeera Network has filed a lawsuit against US communications giant AT&T for dropping the broadcast of its new American news channel on the day it was launched, AFP has reported....
View ArticleTarjameh opens branch in Qatar
Qatar: In a step aimed to expand its branch network in the region, the leading Arab company specialized in translation and linguistic services, has opened its new branch in the Qatari capital, Doha,...
View ArticleCebu Pacific considering flights to Qatar
Qatar: The Philippines Ambassador to Qatar, Crescente Relacion has said a delegation from low-cost airline Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) is set to visit the Gulf country to explore the prospects of launching...
View ArticleQatar's HMC suspends non-emergency surgeries
Qatar: A shortage of anaesthesia respiratory tubes has forced Qatar's Hamad Medical Corp (HMC) to indefinitely suspend all non-emergency surgeries that require general anaesthesia, the Peninsula has...
View ArticleQatar Primary Materials to expand gabbro facility
Qatar: Qatar Primary Materials Co (QPMC) has awarded FLSmidth and Six Construct an EPC contract for the design and engineering of the Gabbro Terminal Expansion Project in Mesaieed, the Peninsula has...
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Aqua Park Qatar builds solid reputation for its remarkable commitment to...
Qatar: As Qatar's premier and only water themed park, Aqua Park has built a strong presence and a solid reputation for its remarkable commitment to hospitality and unwavering dedication to the highest...
View ArticleAudi extends promotional period in collaboration with Salam Stores
Qatar: As a result of the successful run of its Ramadan promotional collaboration with Salam Stores, Q-AUTO, the official dealer for Audi in Qatar, has decided to extend the promotional period to the...
View ArticleQatar Exchange falls the third day straight
Qatar: As the only market in the GCC, the QE 20 Index fell on Tuesday less than yesterday, closing 1.28% lower at 9,771.41 points, a 2-week low. Doha Insurance lost the most (off 4.62%), while Al Ahli...
View ArticleQatar approved fee hikes for 10 schools
Qatar: Qatar's Supreme Education Council (SEC) has approved requests by only 10 expatriate schools to raise their fees for the academic year 2013-2014, Gulf Times has reported, citing unnamed sources....
View ArticleNew MERS infection announced in Qatar
Qatar: Qatar has announced the second confirmed case in a week of the MERS coronavirus, with a 29-year-old man infected and in intensive care, AFP has reported. The Qatari patient, who suffers from...
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Qatar Airways charts new territory as global main partner of FC Barcelona
Qatar: Qatar Airways officially launched the start of its three year partnership with FC Barcelona at an event held at Camp Nou. The airline's partnership with FCB took effect from July 1st this year....
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