Business / Qatar Business

Qatar’s annual inflation rate hits 3.3% in March 14 Apr 2016 - 01:34 am

By Mohammad Shoeb DOHA: Qatar’s inflation, based on consumer price index (CPI), rose 3.3 percent year-on-year (y-o-y) in March 2016, while the index...

QP highlights Qatar’s LNG activities at LNG 18 14 Apr 2016 - 01:31 am

Qatari delegation at LNG 18 in Perth, Australia. DOHA: Qatar Petroleum (QP), along with its joint venture companies RasGas Company Limited and Qatargas...

Al Mansoori explains role of Qatar Exchange 14 Apr 2016 - 01:24 am

The Peninsula The Peninsula CEO of Qatar Exchange Rashid bin Ali Al Mansoori during discussion at Georgetown University in Qatar. DOHA: Rashid bin...

Commercial Bank names debit card campaign winners 14 Apr 2016 - 01:23 am

The winners with Commercial Bank officials. DOHA: Commercial Bank, has announced winners of its Debit Card campaign, which rewarded its Sadara and Personal...

German Doner Kebab outlet opens in Qatar 14 Apr 2016 - 12:17 am

Doha: International brand German Doner Kebab has extended its reach to Qatar and is all set now to satisfy the taste buds of...

Movenpick to roll out new hotel and apartment concept in Jeddah 14 Apr 2016 - 12:17 am

Dubai: Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts (MHR) has revealed plans to open its first hotel and apartment property in Jeddah in 2017 in a...

Lord of the Wings at Pearl-Qatar 14 Apr 2016 - 12:15 am

Dinesh Chadha (left), CEO of Al Siddiqi Holding and Marc Moudabber-Brand Owner, jointly opening the outlet at Medina Centrale, at The Pearl-Qatar. DOHA:...

Gulf Air offers 50 percent off on miles redemption 14 Apr 2016 - 12:14 am

Manama: Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, recently launched an exclusive offer for the airline’s Falconflyer loyalty programme members offering 50%...

Managing tax in the region challenging: PwC 14 Apr 2016 - 12:14 am

DOHA: Qatar is often perceived to be a low tax, or even a ‘no tax’ area, however, a recent survey of the region’s...

QIC to be a facilitator for SMEs 14 Apr 2016 - 12:13 am

DOHA: Qatar Insurance Company (QIC) yesterday said that it aims to facilitated development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). “As a leading national...

Gulf Intelligence Water Security Forum to discuss Qatar’s water challenges 14 Apr 2016 - 12:13 am

DOHA: The Gulf IntelligenceQatar Industry Water Security Forum scheduled to be held at Qatar University’s Research Complex on April 25, will discuss the...

QE holds anti-money laundering workshop 13 Apr 2016 - 01:20 am

DOHA: Qatar Exchange (QE) yesterday concluded a three-day workshop on anti-money laundering/combating the financing of terrorism. The workshop was organised by the Surveillance...

Over 100 jeeps participate in annual expedition 13 Apr 2016 - 01:17 am

Participating jeep cars at the annual expedition organised by United Cars Almana and Qatar Jeep Owners Group at the Sealine and Mesaieed. Doha:...

Dr Mousa Al Awwad appointed COO of Ezdan Holding Group 13 Apr 2016 - 01:16 am

DOHA: Ezdan Holding Group yesterday announced appointment of Dr Mousa Al Awwad (pictured), as COO of the Group. Dr Mousa Al Awwad was...

Public debt projected to exceed 31% of GDP 13 Apr 2016 - 01:15 am

By Satish Kanady DOHA: Qatar’s public debt is set to rise above 31 percent of GDP as the government issues bonds and taps...

Ooredoo and Arabsat sign deal on satellite communications 13 Apr 2016 - 01:13 am

Ahmad Abdulaziz Al Neama (left), Chief Sales and Service Officer, Ooredoo Qatar, and Wael Al Buti, Director of Sales & Customer Service at...

Over 100 Polish and Qatari firms explore business opportunities 13 Apr 2016 - 01:06 am

Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani (right), Chairman of Qatari Businessmen’s Association (QBA) during the Qatari-Polish Business Seminar organised by QBA in cooperation...

Veolia gets new contract from Dolphin Energy 13 Apr 2016 - 01:03 am

DOHA: Veolia announced yesterday it was awarded a new contract by Dolphin Energy for its natural gas production and processing facilities in Qatar....