The region's luxury goods market was worth US$ 10.52 billion in 2023, with long-term growth expected, reaching US$ 13.70 billion by 2028.

Flooding hit many areas of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital, and cut off major roads, snarling traffic and leaving cars stranded.

The strike came as talks in Cairo aimed at a ceasefire and a hostage release deal dragged on without signs of a breakthrough. Speaking to Al Jazeera, Haniyeh, who is based in Qatar, suggested the strike was an attempt to shift Hamas's negotiating stance, but insisted it would not work.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he had no indication of an "imminent" Israeli assault on the city, the last in the Gaza Strip yet to be the target of a ground invasion and where around 1.5 million Palestinians are sheltering.

In its efforts toward sustainable transportation, the German embassy is the first diplomatic representation in Doha to utilize an electric vehicle as a staff car.

AEMOB Forum will be held in Qatar from April 30 to May 2

According to reports in US media, Burns would meet in the Egyptian capital with Mossad chief David Barnea, Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and Egypt's intelligence chief Abbas Kamel. The talks in Cairo would focus on freeing hostages held in the Gaza Strip by Hamas fighters.

"We have to think seriously about doing it this semester," Sanchez told a group of Spanish journalists accompanying him on a tour of three Middle East countries Sanchez had said on March 9 he would propose that parliament vote in favor of this recognition by the end of the current...

Doha, Qatar-- Qatar is looking to develop "plans and strategies" to streamline procedures and regulations in order to solve solve all obstacles facing the sector and align its development with the state's overall progress. This was stated by Chairman of Qatar Tourism Saad bin Ali bin Saad Al Kharji at...

Dubai, UAE - As China's outbound tourism steadily rebounds from the pandemic's impact, the Middle East is emerging as a preferred destination for Chinese travelers, alongside traditional hotspots like Thailand and Malaysia. Data from online travel agencies including Ctrip, Tongcheng, Tuniu, Mafengwo, and Zuzuche indicates a significant rise in Chinese...

Doha, Qatar - Mediator Qatar said on Tuesday that talks between Hamas and Israel on a Gaza truce and hostage release are continuing, despite the warring parties trading blame over the lack of headway. Foreign ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari said the talks were "ongoing", adding there had not been "any development...

He also points out the necessity of leveraging parliamentary diplomacy to avert wars and conflicts, through mediation and good offices that lead to reconciliations and peace agreements, highlighting the Qatar's neutral and credible mediation efforts, which have earned it the confidence of the international community.

All 14 other members voted in favor of the resolution which "demands an immediate ceasefire" for Ramadan. The resolution calls for the truce to lead to a "lasting, sustainable ceasefire" and demands that Hamas and other groups free hostages.

Doha, Qatar -- Qatar's Industrial Production index (IPI) in January 2024 reached 108.7 points, an increase of 4 percent compared to December 2023 and an increase of 5.5 percent compared to January 2023. The Planning and Statistics Authority has issued the press release of industrial production index for January 2024,...

The Israeli prime minister's office said that Benjamin Netanyahu approved an Israeli delegation led by Mossad head David Barnea to go to Qatar" on Friday. Barnea was in Doha Monday but flew back home after talks were restarted following failed efforts to secure a truce before the holy month of...

The Central Bank of the UAE kept the Base Rate for the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) steady at 5.40%, aligning its monetary policy closely with that of the US Federal Reserve. In Qatar, the Central Bank has also decided to keep its deposit, lending, and repo rates unchanged at 5.75%,...

Doha, Qatar - Qatar and Turkey announced partnership in reuniting wounded Palestinians from the Gaza Strip with their relatives in Doha. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that a number of the wounded are receiving treatment in Turkey, while their relatives undergoing treatment in Qatar. The reunification will enable the...

Ismail Haniyeh said that the Israeli actions at Al-Shifa Medical Complex "confirm their intent to obstruct the recovery of life in Gaza and dismantle essential aspects of human existence." He said deliberate targeting of government officials in Gaza illustrates "their efforts to sow chaos".

"The situation of hunger, starvation and famine is a result of Israel’s extensive restrictions on the entry and distribution of humanitarian aid and commercial goods, displacement of most of the population, as well as the destruction of crucial civilian infrastructure," UN human rights chief Volker Turk said.

During the proposed truce, Gaza militants would release about 42 hostages seized during the October 7 attack that triggered the war in Gaza, the official said, requesting anonymity because of the sensitivity of the talks. The official said that between 20 and 50 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails would...

Doha, Qatar - The women returning to the workforce following a career break have the potential to contribute nearly US$385bn to the GDP across nine countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. says a PwC Middle East’s survey. 82% of these women believe that they can progress...

DOHA, QATAR – The volume of real estate trading in sale contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice in February in the country amounted to US$382 million (QR 1,391,961,588). The data of the real estate analytical bulletin issued by the Ministry of Justice revealed...

"We are not near a deal, meaning that we are not seeing both sides converging on language that can resolve the current disagreement over the implementation of a deal," said foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari. He added that he could not "offer any timeline" on an agreement.

Doha, Qatar - Residential demand continued to buoy the country's property sector in Q4 2023, hapondo, a homegrown property portal, revealed in its Qatar's Property Report.  The report pointed out that despite a decrease in real estate transaction volume to QAR 16.7 billion ($4.6 billion) from QAR 21.2 billion ($5.82...

Doha, Qatar - Doha Bank has successfully issued $500 million in international bonds, garnering a total order book of $2 billion, marking an oversubscription of 4 times. The investor base includes prominent asset managers, banks, private banks, and insurance companies from the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East....

Doha, Qatar--Qatar and Estonia have signed an agreement to avoid double taxation and prevent income tax evasion. The agreement was signed by Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari and Minister of Economy and Information Technology in Estonia Tiit Riisalo. Stressing the importance of the agreement, Al Kuwari said...

Doha, Qatar--Governor of Qatar Central Bank Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani has called for strengthening joint action among the Arab Gulf states, especially in light of the economic and financial challenges that the world is experiencing in relation with growth, sustainable development, financial stability, and interest rate policies,...

The surge of three GCC nations in the Global Soft Power Index, with UAE leading with a perfect economy score, highlights their global influence and reputation enhancements.

Doha, Qatar -- Qatar's General Producer Price Index (PPI) for January 2024 is estimated at 113.22 points showing a decrease of 4.38 percent compared to December 2023. On Y-o-Y basis, PPI of January 2024 showed a decrease of 12.63 percent, according to the Planning and Statistics Authority (PSA). The monthly PPI of...

Cairo, Egypt-- Qatar and Egypt have discussed enhancing ties in the field of civil aviation between the two countries. In this connection, the civil aviation officials from the two countries held talks in Cairo to boost the cooperation. Mohamed bin Faleh Al Hajri, in charge of managing Qatar Civil Aviation...

Taking an unusually sharp tone, Harris demanded Israel "do more to significantly increase the flow of aid" into Gaza, where she said people are starving and the conditions "inhumane". Pressure for a truce has mounted after attempted aid deliveries have descended into scenes of tragedy, and convoys have failed to...

An Israeli siege on Gaza has sparked UN warnings of famine, and France's foreign ministry said Israel is "clearly responsible" for aid blockages. On Saturday the United States started airdropping food rations. Jordan and some other countries have already done so.

It will commit the two to sustainable innovation.

Doha, Qatar-- Businessmen and entrepreneurs from Qatar and China have discussed opportunities to set up joint ventures and commercial partnerships in various sectors, including technology, healthcare, energy, and real estate. This came in the Qatari-Chinese Business Meeting, hosted by the Qatar Chamber (QC) in the presence of QC's First Vice-Chairman...

Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi notes that Qatar has consistently underscored its strong and supportive position regarding natural gas as a crucial component of any energy mix aimed at a realistic transition to low-carbon energy. He further mentioned that Qatar views natural gas as the essential means to achieve...

Doha, Qatar - Web Summit Qatar 2024, the world's largest tech events debut in the Middle East and Africa, ended on a high note with the signing of 24 memorandums of understanding between Qatari institutions and the most prominent international technology companies, with the aim of promoting innovation and entrepreneurship...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia formally launched its bid to host the 2034 World Cup on Friday, nearly four months after football's world governing body FIFA announced the kingdom was the only candidate. The bid comes two years after neighboring Qatar hosted the first World Cup in the Middle East....

Global condemnation flowed after Israeli forces in war-ravaged Gaza opened fire as Palestinian civilians scrambled for food aid during a chaotic incident which the Hamas-run territory's health ministry said killed over 100 people. The Israeli military said a "stampede" occurred when thousands of desperate Gazans surrounded a convoy of 38...

MoUs with BFB, Partior were inked during Web Summit 2024.

The collaboration is expected to boost private sector in Qatar.

In a powerful speech at the first-ever Web Summit Qatar conference, while calling for an immediate end to the war on Gaza, as well as an end to the obstruction of desperately needed aid delivery, she asked: "Why is the killing of some condemned, while the killing of others justified?...

Doha, Qatar - Qatar is "hopeful" of a Gaza war ceasefire and is pushing for an agreement before Ramadan, its foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday. The gas-rich Gulf state, which hosts Hamas's political bureau, has been a key mediator in negotiations involving the Palestinian fighters, Israel, the United States and...

The gas-rich country has emerged as the key player in mediation between Israel and Hamas to agree a truce in Gaza and release more hostages abducted by the Hamas fighters in its attack on Israel on October 7. It hosts the political bureau of Hamas but also enjoys warm relations...

At the start of this month, Qatar said it would supply 7.5 million tonnes of LNG per year for 20 years to India's Petronet, with the first deliveries expected from May 2028. QatarEnergy in January announced a deal with US-based Excelerate Energy to supply Bangladesh with 1.5 million tonnes of LNG...

According to local media reports, the country's war cabinet endorsed the decision to dispatch negotiators to Qatar to continue talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in the war against Hamas and the return of hostages being held in Gaza. Pressure has mounted on Israeli PM to strike a deal to...

Gulf economies are witnessing transformative growth and resilience with the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar leading the way in global competitiveness, says a report.

DOHA, QATAR  - The volume of real estate trading in the country in sales contracts at the Department of Real Estate Registration at the Ministry of Justice during the period from February 11 to February 15 2024 reached US$66 million (QR 242,019,892). Total sales contracts for residential units in the...

Jerusalem - Despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's insistence the Gaza war will end with Israel achieving "absolute victory", a majority of Israelis do not think this is a likely outcome, a poll published Wednesday found. Netanyahu has repeatedly stated that Israel will continue its offensive in the Gaza Strip until...

Heavy fighting rocked besieged Gaza as aid agencies warned of looming famine and new talks were held in Cairo towards an Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal. The White House sent Middle East envoy Brett McGurk for renewed talks, a day after a UNSC resolution calling for a ceasefire was...

Doha, Qatar -- Qatar's Industrial Production index (IPI) in December 2023 reached 95.3 points, an increase of 3.9 percent compared to the previous month (November 2023), and decreased by 4.2 percent, when compared to the corresponding month in 2022. The Planning and Statistics Authority (PSA) has issued the press release...