MwaniQatar: Shipment in April up 114%
Data released by MwaniQatar on Monday said that shipments of general and bulk cargo registered a year-over-year growth of 114 percent to more than 249,866 tonnes in last April compared to April 2022. Livestock volumes increased by 632 percent to reach 70,182 heads, while the volumes of building material rose by 15 percent to […]
‘Qatar Host’ tourism training programme launched
Tourism has launched its ‘Qatar Host’ tourism training programme. The first online tourism training programme in the country provides frontline professionals, such as hotel concierge staff, mall security and restaurant waiters, with the relevant skills and knowledge to deliver Service Excellence to international and domestic visitors.As part of its Service Excellence Academy, Qatar Tourism has […]
Qatar’s World Cup final venue to stage Lusail Super Cup on Sept 9
Qatar’s biggest stadium and the stage for this year’s FIFA World Cup final will host a special event on September 9. The 80,000-capacity Lusail Stadium will stage the Lusail Super Cup between the Saudi Pro League champions and Egyptian Premier League winners, followed by a concert from a famous singer. Ticket details for the event […]
Qatar First Bank Holds its Extraordinary General Meeting
Qatar First Bank LLC (Public) (“QFB” or the “Bank”), held its Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on Monday, 01 August 2022 and approved all agenda items.The EGM, chaired by QFB’s Vice Chairman Mr. Mohammed Yousef Al Mana, was held virtually via Zoom. In attendance were members of QFB’s board of directors (the “Board”), shareholders, and the […]
AAB workshop for Toyota commercial vehicles promises quick turnaround time
Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros. Co. (AAB), the distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Qatar, has said that it would continue its investment and leadership in after-sales sector. By understanding that quick turnaround time is of utmost importance to its customers, AAB opened a dedicated commercial vehicles workshop last year. The workshop is located in […]
Strong H1 results continue to lift QSE index higher
Qatar’s stock market gained for the second day this trading week thanks to strong local fundamentals and company earnings in in the first half 2022.The general index of the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) recorded an increase of 99.08 points, or 0.74 percent, to reach 13,469.110 points on Monday.During today’s session, 390.121 million shares were […]
QRCS, Turkey’s AFAD ink cooperation pact
Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has signed a joint working agreement with the Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) in order to cooperate in the implementation of a project to build a residential village for displaced Syrians in Al-Bab district in northern Aleppo Governorate, with a budget of $3,318,291.QRCS Secretary General Ali bin Hassan […]
Amir greets King of Morocco
His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to HM King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco on the occasion of Throne Day. QNA Doha
QEWC announces completion of acquisition of 40% share capital in Nebras Power
Qatar Electricity and Water Company (QEWC) said that Raslaffan Operating Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of QEWC, has completed the purchase of 40 percent of the share capital of Nebras Power (Nebras) from Qatar Holding. QEWC owns the remaining 60 percent of the share capital of Nebras.In a statement on Thursday published on the Qatar Stock […]
Real estate demand in London recovers from COVID-19 pandemic: QIB report
QIB-UK, based in the heart of London’s Mayfair district, has released an expert view of the real estate market in the UK and London in particular, which remains one of the top international destinations for Qatari nationals.The prime London sales market is in a sweet spot. Demand in the capital has recovered from the depths […]