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Barzan gas project to begin operation by year-end 25 Jun 2019 - 08:20 am

Qatar’s ambitious Barzan gas project will begin operations before the end of this year, H E Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi, Minister of...

Qatari students invent product to help elderly people stay hydrated 25 Jun 2019 - 08:14 am

Saleem, a startup run by Qatari female students from the Qatar University, will soon launch a unique water system product which was designed...

Fintech could stimulate Islamic finance industry 25 Jun 2019 - 08:12 am

The global Islamic finance industry will continue to expand slowly in 2019-2020. The industry is expected to show only about 5 percent growth...

Nakilat signs MoU with Al Jazeera Media Network 25 Jun 2019 - 08:10 am

Nakilat has signed a milestone Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Jazeera Media Network to collaborate on strategic media campaigns such as documentaries,...

Xerox launches Iridesse Production Press in Qatar 25 Jun 2019 - 08:08 am

Xerox in partnership with Darwish Trading Company, its master distributor in Qatar, launched the Xerox Iridesse Production Press for its customers in Qatar....

Jaidah Group announces Shell Lubricants promotion winners 25 Jun 2019 - 08:03 am

Shell Lubricants, officially distributed in the State of Qatar by renowned Jaidah Group, announced the winners of its promotional draw, which ran over...

Nissan shareholders to vote on governance overhaul 24 Jun 2019 - 11:55 pm

Yokohama, Japan: Nissan shareholders are set for a fractious annual meeting Tuesday over revamping operations at the crisis-hit Japanese automaker following the Carlos...

`We are part of the problem,' ultra-rich seeking wealth tax say 24 Jun 2019 - 08:49 pm

They’re an eclectic bunch -- some of the nation’s most privileged heirs alongside entrepreneurs who have made spectacular fortunes in real estate, finance...

UK-based wind company picks Rhode Island for US headquarters 24 Jun 2019 - 08:49 pm

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I.: A company specializing in wind power blade maintenance has chosen Rhode Island for its U.S. headquarters, a sign of the...

Sanders, liberals, out with bill to cancel student debt 24 Jun 2019 - 06:35 pm

WASHINGTON: Days before the first Democratic presidential debates, Sen. Bernie Sanders and House progressives came out with legislation to cancel all student debt,...

'Tax us more,' US billionaires say 24 Jun 2019 - 05:26 pm

New York: "Tax us more!" was the message on Monday from about 20 super-wealthy Americans who urged presidential candidates to back higher taxes...

Bitcoin surges above $11,000 thanks to Facebook's currency plans 24 Jun 2019 - 04:17 pm

London: Bitcoin surged to a near 16-month high above $11,000 Monday, overshadowing showings across stock, foreign exchange and commodity markets, with investors looking...

Iranians say their 'bones breaking' under US sanctions 24 Jun 2019 - 03:43 pm

TEHRAN, Iran: As the U.S. piles sanction after sanction on Iran, it's the average person who feels it the most. From a subway...

SUN360 to set up plant in Qatar’s free zones 24 Jun 2019 - 09:41 am

SUN360, one of India’s leading solar energy solution providers, is looking at setting up assembly lines in Qatar’s free zone areas. The company,...

QFC emerges as major gateway to Qatari market 24 Jun 2019 - 09:37 am

The year 2018 was another successful year for Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) as it continued to expand and support Qatar’s diversification efforts. The...

34th Asean summit 24 Jun 2019 - 09:33 am

FROM LEFT: Asean Secretary-General Lim Jock Hoi, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo and Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha leave...

Ashghal developing one of the world’s smartest ITS solutions 24 Jun 2019 - 09:25 am

Qatar is currently developing an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) solution which is arguably one of the world’s smartest ITS platforms. This will be...