Qatar 2022 World Cup will be exceptional: FIFA chief
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said that the World Cup Qatar 2022 will be an exceptional edition, which will be held in eight world class stadiums close to one another. He added that this feature could allow fans to watch two or three matches a day. The FIFA chief also said he expects 1.5-2 million fans […]
MCIT and IPA Qatar sign MoU with Amazon Web Services
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the Investment Promotion Agency (IPA) Qatar signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday with Amazon Web Services, a world leader in cloud computing services, on the sidelines of the Qatar Economic Forum 2022, Powered by Bloomberg held in Doha. The MoU was signed by MCIT’s […]
IPA Qatar signs investment deals with Green Boom, PwC
Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (IPA Qatar) announced the signing of two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with international companies on the sidelines of the second edition of the Qatar Economic Forum powered by Bloomberg being held in Doha from June 20 to 22. The MoUs with Green Boom, a leading U.S. based manufacturer of bio-degradable absorbents; […]
QNB ranks third in Forbes’ top 100 listed firms in Middle East
The Qatar National Bank has been ranked third in the Forbes Middle East Top 100 Listed Companies for 2022 with $14 billion in sales and $59.1 billion in market capitalization, making it the only Qatari company to appear amongst the top 20. For the third consecutive year, the world’s largest oil and gas giant, Saudi […]
Qatar Economic Forum kicks off in Doha today
Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, leaders, decision-makers, businessmen and managers of major international companies will meet in Doha as part of the activities of the 2nd edition of Qatar Economic Forum. Powered by Bloomberg, the event will be held from June […]
QIB sponsors Quran recitation contest for third year in row
For the third consecutive year, Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has sponsored the Quran recitation contest, which was organized by Ahmed Bin Mohamed Secondary School for Boys. The Contest was under the supervision of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in partnership with the Ministry of Endowment and Islamic Affairs. In this year’s edition, 471 […]
Qatar achieves record visitor arrivals in May
The festivities hosted by Qatar in May have proven to be a big boon for the country’s visitor arrival figures. The unique events and offerings under ‘Eid in Qatar’ have driven a significant influx of visitors. The international arrivals in May exceeded 166,000, marking it as the month with the highest number of visitors […]
Qatar chapter of BNI generates QR125 mn
The Qatar chapter of Business Network International (BNI), a global business networking organisation, has generated over QR 125 million in business for members in the last 12 months. BNI Qatar held the Annual Business Awards 2022 last Thursday, in which 88 awards in different categories were presented but the main awards were the Member of […]
QNB supports QBIC Demo Day 2022 as strategic sponsor
QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has offered its strategic sponsorship of the 15th edition of the Demo Day organized by the Qatar Business Incubation Center (QBIC), the largest and leading development business incubator in the MENA region, affiliated with Qatar Development Bank (QDB). Many Qatari entrepreneurs, startups […]
Qatar Economic Forum highlights nation’s position as an influential economic player, says minister
Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Thani, affirmed that Qatar Economic Forum, in cooperation with Bloomberg, reflects the status of Qatar as an influential economic player, and as a bridge for communication and constructive dialogue, and translates its keenness to strengthen international partnerships to achieve global economic […]