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Iraq invites bids for new oil pipeline 24 Dec 2017 - 06:17 pm

Baghdad: Iraq's oil ministry on Sunday called for bids for the construction of a new pipeline to allow oil exports to resume from...

Tax reform: US growth expected to remain at 2.5% 24 Dec 2017 - 12:33 pm

As boost from the US tax reform is likely to offset by other factors, the growth in 2018 is expected to remain at...

IBPC Qatar to lead delegation to ‘Indus Food’ in New Delhi 24 Dec 2017 - 12:28 pm

Indian Business and Professionals Council (IBPC Qatar), the apex body of Indian Businessmen and Professionals in Qatar, functioning under the aegis of the...

Qatar Steel holds QC Circle event 24 Dec 2017 - 12:26 pm

Qatar Steel Company held its 33rd Quality Control Circle in Al Reem Club in Mesaieed . This is an important event on the...

ASTAD showcases its Qatar portfolio in Azerbaijan 24 Dec 2017 - 12:21 pm

ASTAD participated in the Caspian and Central Asia Rail Conference to showcase its diverse project portfolio and wide range of services, while demonstrating...

Al Jaida: Budget a reflection on vibrant economy 24 Dec 2017 - 12:09 pm

Yousuf Mohamed Al Jaida (pictured), Chief Executive Officer, QFC Authority has termed Qatar’s 2018 annual budget a reflection on the country’s strong economic...

Fuel shortage in oil-rich Angola tests new president 23 Dec 2017 - 03:50 pm

Luanda: Angola has suffered a week of fuel shortages, a bitter irony for one of Africa's leading oil producers, and a hardship that...

Italian parliament passes 2018 budget, clearing way for elections 23 Dec 2017 - 03:06 pm

ROME: Italy’s upper house Senate on Saturday gave parliament’s final approval to the government’s 2018 budget, clearing the way for national elections expected...

Qatar banks’ assets grow by 10.9% to QR1.33trn 23 Dec 2017 - 11:22 am

Banks’ assets (and liabilities) in Qatar rose by QR14bn to QR1332.7bn in November, compared to QR1318.7bn in October, 10.9 percent jump from a...

Ryanair flights take off despite strike 22 Dec 2017 - 12:54 pm

Frankfurt am Main: Passengers travelling with Ryanair in Germany on Friday saw little disruption from a four-hour strike called by a pilots' union,...

Britain, Poland sign defence treaty ahead of Brexit 21 Dec 2017 - 08:06 pm

Warsaw: Poland and Britain signed a new defence treaty on Thursday as Prime Minister Theresa May sought to deepen ties with Warsaw ahead...

Tokyo stocks close lower as BoJ holds rates 21 Dec 2017 - 01:16 pm

Tokyo: Tokyo's main stock market closed lower Thursday, tracking a fall on Wall Street, while traders were unmoved by the Bank of Japan's...

WOQOD to buy 2 new vessels for its subsidiary 21 Dec 2017 - 12:54 pm

Qatar Fuel (WOQOD) yesterday unveiled plans to purchase two new ships in support of the operation of its subsidiary, WOQOD Marine Services. The...

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Real estate sector sees moderate growth 21 Dec 2017 - 12:48 pm

Qatar’s real estate sector witnessed a moderate growth, both in terms of the value of transactions as well as the number of deals...

ICAI felicitates Teyseer Group auditor 21 Dec 2017 - 12:48 pm

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)- Doha Chapter recently bestowed Sundaresan Rajeswar, internal auditor, Teyseer Groupwith the coveted CA Dilip Thakker CA...

Dispute resolution body offers speedy redressal 21 Dec 2017 - 12:47 pm

A three-member committee, set up for resolving the disputes related to bidding of government tenders, have urged the concerned parties to approach the...

Qatargas and OMV sign 5-year LNG agreement 21 Dec 2017 - 12:25 pm

Qatargas Operating Company Limited (Qatargas) yesterday announced the signing of a new Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with OMV Gas Marketing & Trading...

Bank of Japan holds rates as inflation remains low 21 Dec 2017 - 11:37 am

Tokyo: The Bank of Japan kept its ultra-loose monetary policy in place Thursday as inflation remains stubbornly low in the world's third-biggest economy,...