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 […]
Minister of finance meets with Czech counterpart
Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with Finance Minister of Czech Republic Zbyněk Stanjura at the headquarters of the ministry in Doha on Monday. They discussed bilateral relations, aspects of cooperation, issues of common interest, important economic and investment developments, and ways to enhance them.
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 […]
Eni becomes QatarEnergy’s 2nd partner in NFE expansion
QatarEnergy has selected Eni as a partner in the North Field East (NFE) expansion project, the single largest project in the history of the LNG industry. This announcement marks the second partnership in the $28.75 billion NFE mega project, which will expand Qatar’s LNG production capacity from the current 77 million tons per annum […]
Amir meets with CEO of ConocoPhillips
The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met at the Amiri Diwan Office on Monday morning the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ConocoPhillips Ryan Lance, who called on HH the Amir to greet him on the occasion of his visit to the country. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation relations, especially in the […]
Qatar, Sierra Leone sign deals to boost ties
His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of the Republic of Sierra Leone Dr Julius Maada Bio held a session of official talks at the Amiri Diwan on Sunday. During the talks, they reviewed bilateral relations and the ways of supporting and developing them in various […]
MCIT discusses digital economy with US Chamber of Commerce, Embassy
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), the US Chamber of Commerce and the US Embassy in Qatar discussed the advantages of the digital economy in the State of Qatar, mechanisms for its development, and the role of American digital companies in contributing to this. This came during a virtual roundtable meeting, which […]
USQBC hosts event in honour of new President Scott Taylor
The US-Qatar Business Council (USQBC) hosted a “Summer Rooftop Reception” at USQBC’s office building in Washington, DC. The Reception was hosted on the occasion of the newly appointed President of USQBC, Scott Taylor. The event was attended by USQBC members and partners, government representatives from both the US and Qatar, as well as the […]
Qatar remains the most peaceful country in MENA
Qatar has topped the countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for the fourth year in a row, according to the Global Peace Index Report for 2022. Qatar ranked 23 globally among 163 countries included in the report, advancing by six places over the previous year and it secured an overall […]