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 […]
Qatar-Sierra Leone Trade Meeting seeks to enhance economic ties
Sierra Leone is rich in diamonds, gold, iron and wood, and is a gateway to many African markets, its Minister of Trade and Industry Edward Hinga said as he called on Qatari investors to explore the opportunities in his country. Hinga was addressing the Qatar-Sierra Leone Trade Meeting held online on Wednesday. The meeting […]
Qatar’s first quarter trade surplus rises 62% to QR40 billion
Qatar exported goods worth QR103.8 billion and imported merchandise worth QR29.2 billion in the first quarter of 2022, leading to a trade surplus of QR74.6 billion. This is an improvement of QR39.9 billion or 62.2 percent from that in the same period last year. Qatar’s export (including exports of goods of domestic origin and re-exports) […]
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 […]
Kaabi meets with Pakistani ministers of defence and petroleum
Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Saad Sherida Al Kaabi met with Pakistan’s Federal Defence Minister and special envoy of the prime minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Minister of State for Petroleum Musadik Masood Malik in Doha on Friday. Discussions during the meeting dealt with bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation in the field of […]
Natural gas plays a pivotal role in sustainable development: Hamel
There is no one-size-fits-all model in the global fight against climate change, the Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) has said. Speaking at the annual Baku Energy Forum, Mohamed Hamel said that as future energy pathways will vary from one country to another, natural gas is the one source of energy that […]
FIFA chief underscores quest to make Qatar 2022 carbon-neutral
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has affirmed the global sports organization’s endeavor to make the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar finals carbon-neutral. Infantino delivered a video message raising a “Green Card for the Planet” to highlight awareness on the protection of the environment. “As FIFA President, and today, on World Environment Day, I’m asking everyone […]
Qatar demands public apology from Indian govt
Adviser to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majed Mohammed Al Ansari announced on Sunday that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Ambassador of the Republic of India to Qatar HE Dr Deepak Mittal and handed over an official note to him, expressing […]
Qatar summons Indian envoy over controversial remarks against Prophet Mohammed
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday summoned Ambassador of the Republic of India to Qatar HE Dr Deepak Mittal and handed over an official note to him, expressing the disappointment of Qatar and its total rejection and condemnation of the controversial remarks made by an official in the ruling party in India against […]
PM meets Indian Vice President
Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani met with Vice President of the Republic of India Venkaiah Naidu and his accompanying delegation at the Amiri Diwan on Sunday. During the meeting, they reviewed the relations of cooperation between the two countries and the ways to enhance and […]