Transport master plan for Qatar 2050 launched
Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, Minister of Transport HE Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti on Sunday launched the Transportation Master Plan for Qatar 2050 (TMPQ). This plan constitutes a roadmap for investing in land transportation infrastructure and determines the frameworks […]
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 […]
QA committed to environmental sustainability: Al Baker
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker has reaffirmed the airline’s commitment to sustainability. “At Qatar Airways (QA), we remain steadfast in our ambition to demonstrate leadership in environmental sustainability, in order to ensure a safe and sustainable industry for future generations,” Al Baker said on Sunday as the activities of the International Air […]
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 […]
QIB sponsors Quran recitation contest for third year in row
For the third consecutive year, Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has sponsored the Quran recitation contest, which was organized by Ahmed Bin Mohamed Secondary School for Boys. The Contest was under the supervision of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in partnership with the Ministry of Endowment and Islamic Affairs. In this year’s edition, 471 […]
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 […]
QC concludes course on compliance
Qatar Chamber has concluded a training course on compliance, where the course dealt with the importance of compliance with regulations, standards and instructions as one of the most important foundations of success factors for business institutions, and to maintain their credibility and reputation for the interests of stakeholders, and to protect them from the […]
QNB first bank in Qatar to launch Open Banking platform for clients and FinTechs
QNB, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, announced its launch of Open Banking platform for a wider audience including the Bank’s customers, partners and emerging FinTechs in Qatar. QNB is the first bank in Qatar and one of the first in the region for launching Open Banking services. With this […]
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 […]