At $100 mn, world’s most expensive pair of diamonds unveiled at DJWE
Qatar Tourism has unveiled the world’s most valuable 100-carat diamonds at Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE). Valued at nearly $100 million, these gems mark a special moment in luxury jewellery, showcasing impeccable craftsmanship and sustainable sourcing. The 20th edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE), the epitome of luxury and design, opened […]
Egyptian health minister visits injured Palestinians in Qatar
Minister of Health and Population of the Arab Republic of Egypt Dr Khaled Abdel Ghaffar on Sunday visited several injured Palestinians from the Gaza Strip who are receiving treatment in Qatar. He was accompanied by Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater. The Egyptian […]
Doha Metro and Lusail Tram carry over 6.4 mn fans during Asian Cup
Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has announced that more than 6.46 million passengers used the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram during the Asian Cup Qatar 2023, from January 12 to February 10, 2024, with 6.22 million passengers using the metro and 236,000 passengers using the tram. The metro and tram played an instrumental role in […]
QNB general assembly approves cash dividend of QR0.65 per share
QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa region, held its Ordinary General Assembly meeting on 11 February. The general assembly approved the group’s financial statements for 2023 and a recommendation by the board of directors to distribute a cash dividend of 65 percent of the nominal share value which amounts […]
Preparing workforce ready for future challenges focus of Qatar’s National Development Strategy: Labour minister
Minister of Labour HE Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri has said that preparing a workforce ready for future challenges is a key focus of Qatar’s National Development Strategy, stressing that the strategy aims for a transformative shift towards a more productive labour market that prioritises highly skilled jobs. The minister made the remarks during […]
Qatar Government Excellence Award winners honoured
Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) on Sunday held the first ceremony of the Qatar Government Excellence Award to honour ministries and government agencies. The Qatar Government Excellence Award was launched based on […]
Amir offers condolences to UAE prez
His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani offered his condolences to his brother HH President of the sisterly United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan over the martyrdom of members of the UAE Armed Forces in Mogadishu in the sisterly Federal Republic of Somalia. […]
Amir makes phone call with UAE president
His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has made a phone call with President of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during which he expressed his condolences on the martyrdom of several members of the UAE Armed Forces in the city of […]