Qatar Business

THE PENINSULA DOHA: A delegation of the Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) at Qatar Chamber, led by Dr. Sheikh Thani bin Ali Al Thani, QICCA’s Vice Chairman, participated in a series of meetings and visits on the sidelines of the Singapore Convention Week on Mediation 2025. As part of its program, the delegation met with Ms. Martina Polasek, Secretary-General of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) in Washington. During the meeting, both sides discussed a number of topics of common interest, with particular emphasis on enhancing cooperation and developing relations between QICCA and ICSID. They also explored the possibility of exchanging expertise to improve arbitration practices and broaden prospects for international cooperation in this field. The delegation further visited the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), where they held talks with the management team on future cooperation and experience exchange. The visit included a presentation of SIAC’s leading practices in managing arbitration cases and resolving commercial disputes through alternative means, which stand as a pioneering international model in this sector. QICCA’s participation comes within the framework of its strategy to strengthen international partnerships and benefit from global best practices in arbitration and mediation, thereby enhancing its capabilities and consolidating its position as a leading institution in dispute resolution in the region.

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Doha: Al Rayan Investment LLC, in its capacity as the fund manager, announced a cash dividend distribution of QAR 0.026 per unit for the Al Rayan Qatar ETF, which is listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange. According to a statement published on the Qatar Stock Exchange website, all unit holders of the Al Rayan Qatar ETF as of the market close on Wednesday (the entitlement date), based on the records of Edaa, are eligible to receive the cash dividends, which will be distributed by Edaa. The statement clarified that the dividend yield amounted to 1.10%, based on the fund’s closing price yesterday. The Al Rayan Qatar ETF is considered one of the largest Sharia-compliant exchange-traded funds in the Middle East and emerging markets, and the second-largest Islamic ETF globally. It is also the largest listed Islamic investment fund in a single country.

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DOHA: The Qatar Chamber (QC) recently launched the 33rd session of its training programme for customs brokers and representatives. Organised by the Chamber in collaboration with the General Authority of Customs (QAC), the month-long programme aims to qualify customs clearance operators and enhance their knowledge of regulations related to customs procedures. It further seeks to advance the customs clearance profession, improve the performance of workers in this sector, provide high-quality customs services to the public, and reduce congestion at customs ports. Speaking at the programme’s inauguration, Fatima Eisa Al Kuwari, Head of the Training and Development Department at the Chamber, said that since its launch ten years ago, the programme has successfully qualified a large number of customs representatives and brokers. She praised the role of the General Authority of Customs for its cooperation with the Chamber in organising the programme. The training covers a wide range of topics, including preferential international agreements, customs procedures, customs tariffs in accordance with the harmonised system, provisions and rules of origin, customs law, and the Al-Nadeeb Programme. Since its inception in 2015, the programme has played a pivotal role in preparing many customs brokers and representatives. Upon completion, trainees receive attested certificates from QC that qualify them to take the final test administered at the premises of QAC. QC regularly organises this programme as part of its efforts to equip the Qatari business community with skilled customs brokers, thereby facilitating and expediting clearance procedures at the country’s ports.