The two will collaborate in green, sustainable technologies.

Since its invasion of Ukraine in February last year, Russia has been accused of taking thousands of Ukranian chlidren to its territory. A diplomat briefed on the process said that the children, aged between two and 17, have been staying at the Qatari embassy in Moscow while Doha mediated between...

DOHA, QATAR - The volume of real estate trading in sales contracts at the  Department of Real Estate Registration at Qatar’s Ministry of Justice during the period from October 1 to 5, 2023 reached US$68 million (QR 249,404,838).Total sales contracts for residential units in the Real Estate Bulletin for the...

"The country's experience in securing the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 was noteworthy. The nation's success in this significant challenge has inspired other regional countries to host, organize, and secure major events. Moreover, developed nations have benefited from the security standards that Qatar established during the tournament," he adds.

Doha, Qatar - The Qatar Chamber (QC) has established two technical teams to further develop the country’s insurance sector. One of the committees specializes in legal and services, and another in the financial and IT fields.The committees were formed during a meeting of the chamber’s insurance committee chaired by the...

"Qatar Tourism takes pride in organizing and hosting successful exhibitions across diverse sectors. These events underscore Qatar's capacity to harness its state-of-the-art infrastructure, fostering a secure, efficient, and vibrant community while delivering a captivating experience for travelers," he adds.

DOHA, QATAR -  Minister of State and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Free Zones Authority Ahmad bin Mohammed Al Sayed, met with Advisor to the Iranian President and Secretary of the Supreme Council of Free and Special Economic Zones in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hojjatullah Abdul...

Amman, Jordan-- Jordan has taken measures to hedge against the impact of international crises on food security and lower its impact on families, local communities and the national economy of the kingdom.This was revealed by the kingdom's Minister of Agriculture Khaled Hneifat while speaking the 6th General Assembly meetings of...

Doha, Qatar -- UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan who is on a visit to Qatar attended the inauguration of the International Horticultural Expo 2023 in Doha by Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Monday. Several heads of states and international delegations are attending the exhibition...

Monaco, Monaco--The Old Doha Port has signed several agreements with professional global companies, specialized in yacht during its participation in the global 2023 Monaco Yacht Show, to put the Old Doha Port on the global map.Executive Director of the Old Doha Port, Mohammed Abdullah Al Mulla, pointed out that the...

DOHA, QATAR -  The Ministry of Labor (MoL) launched the "Istamer" digital platform, which deals with employing Qatari retirees wishing to work in the private sector.The unveiling of the Istamer platform is a key component of promoting the National Program for Job Localization in the Private Sector.Its purpose is to...

DOHA, QATAR - Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) announced the launch of a single window e-portal, which aims to facilitate and ease procedures for securities offering and listing to companies participating in the financial market.QFMA explained in a statement that submitting the applications was made available on Tuesday via the...

The five, who include a businessman and a conservationist, and who left Iran on a Qatari plane accompanied by two relatives, were freed in exchange for five Iranians held by the United States. The trigger for the exchange was the release of the $6 billion in funds, long frozen by...

QOIS is a Qatari public shareholding company.

Doha, Qatar - The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) revealed the lists of nine works that would be included in the 9th Katara Prize for Arabic Novel.This includes published novels, unpublished novels, young adult unpublished novels and unpublished critical studies, with a total reaching 36 novels and critical studies, Qatar News...

Doha, Qatar -- Qatar real estate market recorded deals worth QR1.011 billion ($277 million) in the month of August 2023, the emirate's Real Estate Registration Department data showed.The data said that a total of 297 real estate transactions were recorded during the month. Doha, Al Rayyan, and Al Wakrak municipalities...

DOHA, QATAR - The volume of real estate trading in non-residential sales contracts at the Department of Real Estate Registration at the country’s Ministry of Justice from August 27 to August 31, 2023, reached US$ 68 million (QR 250,159,704).The total sales contracts for residential units in the Real Estate Bulletin...

Doha, Qatar--Qatar's non-energy private sector witnessed strong expansion in August on the back of new orders in the manufacturing and financial services, according to the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC).The expansion rate was the third strongest so far in this year, according to the QFC's latest purchasing managers’ index (PMI) survey,...

Doha, Qatar--Sustained investment in healthcare infrastructure in Qatar has seen a rapid transformation in the sector as promotion of health and prevention against diseases are set to yield long-term growth for health care sector in the country.A new study issued by Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar (IPA Qatar) indicated that...

Doha, Qatar – The Qatari economy has reported a growth rate of 2.7 percent during the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, according to data released by the country's Planning and Statistics Authority.The quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates at constant prices reached approximately QR...

DOHA, QATAR - The Ministry of Finance announced that the budget of Qatar for the second quarter of the year 2023 recorded a surplus of US$2.7 billion (QR 10 billion).In its briefing on the actual data of Qatar's budget in the second quarter (Q2) of 2023, the ministry said that...

DOHA, QATAR - Qatar Credit Bureau signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) pertaining to sharing credit and judicial data and information.The MoU was signed by CEO of Qatar Credit Bureau Sheikha Maryam bint Khalifa Al-Thani and SJC's Enforcement Department director Judge Nabil Abdullah Al...

Doha, Qatar - Ooredoo Group has announced new partnerships with Tech Mahindra and Google Cloud that will see the company accelerate its digital transformation in six operating companies across its global footprint.Powered by Google Clouds API Management Platform (Apigee), with Tech Mahindra as implementation partner, Ooredoo's IT operations will be...

Its net profit jumped to US$77.19m as against US$37.63m.

Doha, Qatar - The residential property market in Qatar is grappling with a dual challenge of decreased demand and increased supply, a result of the construction boom surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2022, says Knight Frank, a global real estate consultancy, in its latest report.Faisal Durrani, Partner and Head of...

Doha, Qatar - Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA) has signed a cooperation agreement with Education Above All Foundation to provide educational opportunities for underprivileged students of both genders. This will enable them to continue their higher education at QAFB in collaboration with Northumbria University, for both bachelor's and master's...

Roni Tohme, the Acting CEO, has been confirmed as the CEO.

The closed-door meeting was one of the highest-level known gatherings of US and Afghan government officials in months, with the Washington team headed by Special Representative Thomas West and Kabul's by Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. The US statement did not, however, identify the Afghan representatives -- describing them only...

A jump of 28 percent in net profit vis-a- -vis H1 2022.

The first half 2023 profit of $9.64m was 25% less than that of H1 2022.

Doha, Qatar -Qatar Airways, British Airways, and Iberia have come together to form a new joint venture In a move to expand international travel options.. The partnership aims to provide seamless connectivity for global travelers through major hubs in Doha, London, and Madrid, covering over 60 countries.With the addition of...

Doha, UAE - The Commercial Bank, a Qatari public shareholding company, experienced an 8.5 percent upswing in net profit, reaching $421.38 billion in the first half of 2023, compared to a net profit of QR 1,432 billion ($388.32 billion) for the same period last year.The figures issued by the bank...

QNB set aside $1.3 billion as provision for loan losses.

DOHA, QATAR -  New data from Qatar Tourism (QT) revealed that the country welcomed 253,191 cruise visitors during its 2022-23 season (Dec. 2022 March 2023), an increase of 151 percent compared to the previous season (100,500 visitors).This sharp uptake in visitor figures is particularly impressive given that this year's cruise...

Doha, Qatar - Qatar Chamber and Tajikistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed Sunday an agreement to establish a Joint Business Council (JBC) between the two chambers. The Joint Business Council aims to facilitate communication between the two parties to increase trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. It...

The two firms will offer AI Digital Contact Centre Platform.

ran said last week it had been engaged in indirect negotiations with the United States through Oman, with nuclear issues, US sanctions and detainees on the agenda. The following day, Iran's nuclear negotiator said he had met with diplomats from three European countries in Abu Dhabi to discuss a number...

It is expected to propel Qatar as an investment hub.

The agreement, to supply four million tons annually to the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), matches the terms of a November deal with China's Sinopec as the longest ever seen in the industry.

According to Qatar's foreign ministry, Doha will reopen embassy in Abu Dhabi and its consulate in Dubai immediately. The UAE too will throw it embassy open in Doha. The UAE's Foreign Minister, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, spoke to Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Qatar's Prime Minister and also its Foreign...

DOHA, QATAR- The Industrial Production index (IPI) of Qatar for April 2023 reached 106.4 points which is an increase of 2.8 percent compared to the previous month (March 2023), and increased by 2.1 percent, when compared to the corresponding month in 2022.The index of the mining sector showed an increase...

Tehran, Iran--Qatar and Iran are looking to boost monetary and banking cooperation that would propel all-round development of trade between the two countries.In this connection, the governors of the central banks of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Qatar held talks in Doha.Iranian central bank governor Mohammad Reza Farzin traveled...

DOHA, QATAR -  The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has announced the provision of maritime radio station licensing services for small ships in Al Khor and Al Ruwais cities, including the issuance, renewal, amendment and cancelling of the maritime radio station licenses. Through these services, CRA aims to process the requests...

Doha, UAE - Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cultural cooperation in a move to strengthen bilateral ties. The agreement was signed between the visiting Saudi Minister of Culture, Prince Badr Bin Abdullah Bin Farhan and his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad...

The state-owned hydrocarbon giant will supply 1.5 million tons annually starting in January 2026, the Qatari firm said at the signing ceremony in Doha. "It can reach up to 1.8 million tons annually under the contractual arrangement," said Qatari Energy Minister Saad Sherida al-Kaabi, who is also head of QatarEnergy.

DOHA, QATAR- Thousands of cryptocurrency industry developers have left the United States because of its negative stance towards the sector, the head of one of the pioneer exchanges told an international forum on Thursday.Despite a "wild year" of scandal and failure in 2022 when the FTX exchange and a number...

International markets have been unnerved by the battle between US President Joe Biden and opposition Republicans on US borrowing limits with an early June deadline looming. Some Republicans have questioned whether a quick agreement with the US administration is necessary to avert a painful default.

DOHA, QATAR -  Qatar Airways' chief executive on Tuesday doused hopes that the aviation industry can become carbon neutral by 2050, saying he was "very skeptical" about the target.Not enough sustainable aviation fuel is being produced, and technological hurdles remain to using hydrogen as a replacement, Akbar Al Baker told the...

Air strikes and artillery exchanges shook the Sudanese capital and armed men ransacked the Qatari embassy as the country's warring generals kept up their struggle. Khartoum residents said that heavy fighting raged despite repeated global calls for a truce. The area around the state television building in Omdurman was also...

The Occupational Heat Stress conference in Qatar, which focused on climate change and how rising temperatures threaten workers' health, heard that tens of thousands of workers around the world have died from chronic kidney disease and other illnesses linked with extreme heat over recent decades.