QatarEnergy, CNPC sign 2 agreements on NFE expansion project, LNG supply
QatarEnergy on Tuesday signed definitive agreements with China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), covering the long-term supply of LNG to China and partnership in the North Field East LNG expansion project (NFE). The two parties signed an LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the delivery of 4 million tonnes of LNG per annum from the […]
Qatar ranks 5th internationally in economic performance in 2023
Qatar’s rank rose from 18th place to 12th place in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2023 – which is published annually by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland – out of (64) countries, most of which are high developed. The ranking was based on national statistics provided to IMD as well as the […]
Qatar Airways wins four top awards at Skytrax 2023 World Airline Awards
Qatar Airways won the World’s Best Business Class award at the 2023 World Airline Awards event held at the Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace on Tuesday at the Paris Air Show. Global customers, for the tenth time, have ranked Qatar Airways as the World’s Best Business Class. The awards were received by Qatar […]
QSE ties up with LSEG to launch new electronic trading system
As part of its strategic plan aimed at transforming Doha into a leading investment hub in the region, the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) on Tuesday launched a new and high-performing trading platform built on the advanced technology used by many global capital markets. The new trading platform provides innovative, robust, and scalable solutions that align […]
TotalEnergies Qatar strengthens partnership with Qatar Museums
TotalEnergies Qatar has signed an agreement with Qatar Museums to become a ‘Founding Family’ member of Dadu, the Children’s Museum of Qatar. This partnership further reinforces TotalEnergies’ ties with Qatar Museums, building upon the success of the Qatar-TotalEnergies playground at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ). Dadu is the first institution of its kind in […]
Qatargas sponsors best overall prize at 19th annual plant design competition
Qatargas sponsored and presented the Best Overall Prizes to the winning teams at the 19th Annual Plant Design Competition, organised by the Department of Chemical Engineering at Qatar University.With a proud legacy dating back to 2004, this annual contest aims to provide students with world-class engineering experience. The 19th Chemical Engineering Plant Design Contest […]
QFCRA participates in 48th IOSCO meeting in Bangkok
The Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) participated, in conjunction with the Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA), in the 48th International Organization of Securities Commission (IOSCO) Annual Meeting, which took place from June 13 to June 15 in Bangkok, Thailand under the organisation of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Thailand. The QFCRA’s delegation […]
Financial Action Task Force commends Qatar’s efforts in combating money laundering
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) on Wednesday published the Mutual Evaluation Report of the State of Qatar, commending the efforts of Qatar in combating money laundering, and countering terrorism financing and proliferation financing. The report assesses the level of effectiveness and […]
QCB chief meets Indonesian official
Governor of the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani met on Sunday with Vice Chairperson of the Regional Representative Council of Indonesia Dr Nono Sampono, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation. Qatar tribune
QFMA’s new norms to facilitate opening investors’ accounts
Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) Board of Directors approved making payments for trading securities on the Qatar Stock Exchange from the investor’s bank account in the State of Qatar or in the country of residence, according to a new amendment to the rules of combating money laundering and terrorist financing. In a statement, QFMA […]