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Ezdan to raise non-Qatari ownership up to 49pc 16 Dec 2014 - 12:41 am

Ezdan Holding Group Chairman Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani addressing the extraordinary general assembly meeting of the company yesterday....

Insurance is fast-growing sector on Qatar Exchange 16 Dec 2014 - 12:25 am

DOHA: Among the seven sector indices on Qatar Exchange (QE), the fastest-appreciating sector is insurance. Though the five-stock insurance sector represents just 3.1...

Mixed closing in Gulf markets 16 Dec 2014 - 12:23 am

DUBAI: Most Middle East stock markets became more stable yesterday, after plunging in previous days, as the price of oil recovered slightly. But...

Barwa wins QR750m contract from Manateq 16 Dec 2014 - 12:23 am

DOHA: Barwa Real Estate said it has won a QR750m contract from Manateq to build, operate and transfer (BOT) low-cost warehouses. Manateq (Economic...

Women leaders debate financial career issues 16 Dec 2014 - 12:21 am

DOHA: The challenges facing women who wish to pursue a career in finance and accounting in Qatar were debated by a senior panel...

Qatar economy to grow 7.7pc in 2015 15 Dec 2014 - 01:49 am

DOHA: Driven by non-hydrocarbon sector, Qatari economy is projected to grow by a robust 7.7 percent next year despite the pressure on oil...

Qatar Shell, QDB sign agreements with SMEs for new contracts 15 Dec 2014 - 01:46 am

QDB CEO Abdulaziz bin Nasser Al Khalifa, (eighth right) and Qatar Shell Chairman and Managing Director Wael Sawan (ninth right) with Qatari SMEs...

Qatar’s storage facility zone to attract QR2.77bn 15 Dec 2014 - 01:42 am

DOHA: The Minister of Economy and Commerce, H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim bin Mohamed Al Thani (pictured), yesterday announced that investments of...

GWC to develop Bu Sulba logistics hub for QR685m 15 Dec 2014 - 01:40 am

Doha: Gulf Warehousing Company QSC (GWC) was awarded the contract to develop the Bu Sulba logistics hub during the “Manateq Storage Project” launch...

Intertek meet gets huge response 15 Dec 2014 - 01:17 am

Caption Doha: Intertek, UK-based multinational company and industry leader with over 36,000 people in 1,000 locations in over 100 countries received an overwhelming...

Titan celebrates 20 years 15 Dec 2014 - 01:15 am

Titan Company CEO, Watches and Accessories, HG Ragunath (centre), Domasco Managing Director Faisal Sharif (third right) and Domasco Sales Manager Meril Dias (second...

Doha Bank CEO gets ABLF economist award 15 Dec 2014 - 01:13 am

Doha: Doha Bank CEO Dr R Seetharaman was honoured with “The ABLF Business Economist award “on December 13 for his outstanding contribution in...

IQ exhibition to feed growing demand for interiors, fit outs 15 Dec 2014 - 12:33 am

Doha: The organiser of IQ Exhibition, the first Qatar interior design exhibition taking place in Doha in February 2015, yesterday announced the findings...

Weekly Commodity Update : Precious metals buck trend as oil woes rage through commodities 15 Dec 2014 - 12:09 am

By Ole S. Hansen (Head of Commodity Strategy, Saxo Bank) The ongoing fall in global oil prices is still setting the agenda for...

Qatar to remain resilient to low oil prices: QNB 14 Dec 2014 - 12:53 am

DOHA: Qatar’s economy is expected to remain resilient to lower oil prices. Oil prices are widely expected to recover gradually once the current...

QP to host 9th edition of IPTC next year 14 Dec 2014 - 12:51 am

QPI stand at the recently-concluded 8th ITPC in Kuala Lumpur. DOHA: Qatar Petroleum will serve as the host organisation for the 9th edition...

Qatar businesswomen meet to open Tuesday 14 Dec 2014 - 12:49 am

Participants of the Qatar International Businesswomen Forum. DOHA: The 5th Qatar International Businesswomen Forum, jointly hosted by the Qatari Businesswomen Association and Interactive...

Gulf Air takes part in New Zealand meet 14 Dec 2014 - 12:44 am

Doha: Worldwide Airline Customer Relations Association (WACRA) Chairperson and Gulf Air Senior Manager Customer Experience, Kavita S Al Jassim, along with WACRA board...