The Big 5 and INDEX to return to Qatar in 2023
World-leading international exhibitions company dmg events has signed a strategic partnership with Qatar-based NeXTfairs to run The Big 5 Construct Qatar and INDEX Design Qatar in Doha in the third quarter of 2023. Scheduled to take place from September 25 to 27, the events represent the latest move in dmg events regional portfolio expansion strategy. […]
Qatar, UK sign pact to boost cooperation in education
Governments of Qatar and the United Kingdom have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on enhancing bilateral relations in the sector of education and increasing understanding and knowledge exchange between the two countries through expanding educational partnerships. Qatari Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi and British […]
Amir greets Philippines President-Elect
His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on the occasion of his victory in the presidential elections of the Republic of the Philippines, wishing him success and the relations between the two countries further development and growth.
Euromoney Qatar conference returns to Doha
Investment professionals, financiers, government officials and economists gathered for the Euromoney Qatar Conference on Sunday (May 29) at the Ritz Carlton hotel in Doha to further educate themselves on the ever-changing dynamics of the Qatari economy. This year’s Euromoney Qatar Conference focused on global and Qatari macro outlooks, ESG and climate change, and the digitalization […]
Qatar Export Value Index increases 61.05 percent
Qatar’s Export Unit Value Index (EXUVI) for the first quarter of 2022 rose 6.76 percent from that for the previous quarter (Q4-2021) and surged 61.05 percent from a year ago, official data showed. EXUVI monitors changes of a unit value of export goods and reflect the economic status of the country. Standard International Trade Classification […]
Qatar condemns in strongest terms storming of Al-Aqsa mosque by settlers
Qatar has condemned in the strongest terms the settlers’ storming of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque and their performance of Talmudic rituals in its courtyards under the protection of the occupation police; considering it a flagrant violation of the international law, a part of the ongoing attempts to change the historical and legal status quo of […]
Qatar using behavioural insights for a safe FIFA World Cup: Dr Al Kuwari
Minister of Public Health HE Dr Hanan Mohammed Al Kuwari has affirmed that Qatar is using behavioural insights to ensure a healthy and safe FIFA World Cup. This came as Qatar, represented by Dr Al Kuwari, participated in a Strategic Roundtable on Behavioural Sciences for Better Health on the sidelines of the 75th World Health […]
Qatar First Bank Successfully Exits Jefferson Square, US Real Estate Investment, and plans to generate more than 8% IRR for investors
Qatar First Bank (QFB), announced the successful exit of Jefferson Square, its first syndicated real estate investment located in the heart of Baltimore, Maryland, USA. QFB acquired Jefferson Square, a class A multifamily residential building, in June 2017 as part of its Shari’a compliant real estate investment program. Jefferson Square marks the second US […]
QNB bags four sustainability awards from Global Finance
QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has received four awards from Global Finance in their second annual Sustainable Finance Awards. In the Middle East regional awards category, QNB was recognised for Outstanding Leadership in Sustainable Finance, Outstanding Leadership in Sustainable Bonds and Outstanding Leadership in Social Bonds. In addition, […]
Amir condoles with US prez
His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of condolences to President of the United State of America Joe Biden on the victims of the shooting incident at an elementary school in the state of Texas, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.