UN chief thanks Qatar for hosting meeting of special envoys on Afghanistan
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has thanked the government of the State of Qatar for hosting the meeting of the special envoys on Afghanistan. “Let me thank the government of Qatar for the exemplary hospitality. I have come to Doha to convene a meeting of special envoy of Afghanistan for frank and constructive exchange […]
Qatar Airways wins two major prizesat Business Traveller ME Awards 2023
Qatar Airways, the national carrier of Qatar, has won two prestigious awards at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2023. The awards ceremony was held during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 in Dubai and recognised the airline’s commitment to delivering exceptional service to its passengers. Qatar Airways was named the ‘Airline with the Best […]
Economically-active population in Qatar jumps 3 percent: PSA
The economically active population in Qatar increased by 3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the previous quarter, according to data released by the Planning and Statistics Authority. The Labor Force Sample Survey conducted during this period revealed that the economic participation rate among the population aged 15 years and above was […]
Qatar Energy announces fuel prices for May
Qatar Energy announced Sunday the prices of diesel and gasoline across the State of Qatar for May, as prices witnessed stability for diesel and gasoline super (95), and for gasoline premium (91). Qatar Energy set the price per liter of diesel at QR 2.05, gasoline super (95) at QR 2.10, and gasoline premium (91) […]
AI key topic at Riyadh Arab securities authorities meeting attended by Qatar
The State of Qatar participated in the 17th meeting of the Union of Arab Securities Authorities (UASA) Board held Monday in Riyadh, in the presence and participation of representatives of the Union’s members. Qatar was represented in the meeting by a delegation headed by Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) Tamy […]
Qatar’s Producer Price Index down 2.56% in March
The Producer Price Index (PPI) of the industrial sector of the State of Qatar for March 2023 recorded 121.95 points, showing a decrease of 2.56 percent when compared to February 2023. On Y-o-Y basis, PPI of March 2023 showed a decrease of 16.88 percent when compared to the PPI of March 2022. The PPI […]
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 […]