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Morocco set for $4bn in World Bank loans 10 Dec 2013 - 01:52 pm

RABAT: Morocco is set to receive $4 billion in loans from the World Bank from 2014 to 2017 for government energy, infrastructure and...

Qatar Stock Exchange up 0.60pc 10 Dec 2013 - 01:40 pm

DOHA: The Qatar Exchange in the green area on Tuesday adding 62.79 points 0.60 percent advance to 10,496.89 points from 10,434.10 on Monday....

QMA enriches cultural life in Qatar 10 Dec 2013 - 01:33 pm

DOHA: Qatar Museums Authority contributes to enrich cultural life in the State of Qatar through its many exhibitions, projects and accomplishments, internationally and...

Emir leaves for Kuwait 10 Dec 2013 - 01:09 pm

DOHA: HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani left Doha today for the State of Kuwait to participate along with Their...

Real estate transactions worth over QR868m last week 10 Dec 2013 - 01:09 pm

DOHA: Real estate transactions between December 1 and 5 for the real estate sales contracts registered at the Ministry of justice are worth...

London's Canary Wharf submits plan for 3,100 homes 10 Dec 2013 - 01:08 pm

LONDON: London's Canary Wharf district has submitted plans to build 3,100 homes alongside the area's shiny skyscrapers, as its owners look to reduce...

Mandela's widow makes first public appearance 10 Dec 2013 - 01:06 pm

SOWETO: Nelson Mandela's widow Graca Machel on Tuesday made her first public appearance since his death as she arrived helped along by friends...

Pentagon chief affirms Qatar, US defence ties 10 Dec 2013 - 12:57 pm

DOHA: Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel reaffirmed US military ties with Qatar on Tuesday, during a regional tour aimed at shoring up Gulf alliances...

Emir meets US secretary of defense 10 Dec 2013 - 12:56 pm

DOHA: HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met at Al Bahr Palace on Tuesday morning with the US Secretary of...

Qatar University completes strategic plan 2009-2013 10 Dec 2013 - 12:34 pm

DOHA: Qatar University (QU) is proactive in implementing its ambitious plans for developing higher education and competes with leading international institutes and universities....

Two French soldiers killed in Central Africa: presidency 10 Dec 2013 - 12:32 pm

PARIS: Two French soldiers have been killed in the Central African Republic, officials said Tuesday, on the second day of an operation to...

Nokia faces $3.4bn tax claim in India: Report 10 Dec 2013 - 12:04 pm

MUMBAI: Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia faces a tax bill of more than 210 billion rupees or $3.4 billion in India from liabilities...

Grand Heritage collaborates with Qatar Photographic Society in hosting “Qatar through the eyes of its people” Exhibition 10 Dec 2013 - 11:57 am

December 8th, 2013 | DOHA | Grand Heritage Doha Hotel and Spa pays tribute to Qatar National Day by displaying unique photographs on...

Qatar says no plans to issue debt on international markets in 2014 10 Dec 2013 - 11:55 am

DOHA: Qatar has no plans to issue debt on international markets next year and will adjust as necessary its hitherto fixed offerings of...

Supreme Court speeds up trial in Philippines' worst massacre case 10 Dec 2013 - 11:50 am

MANILA: The Philippine Supreme Court announced steps Tuesday to speed up the trial of members of a powerful clan accused of murdering 58...

Etihad Cargo Q4 Perofomance Above Expectations 10 Dec 2013 - 11:50 am

Etihad Cargo, part of UAE flag carrier Etihad Airways, has posted an all-time record for the amount of freight carried on its network....

Kuwait Airways to buy ten A350-900 and fifteen A320neo Family aircraft 10 Dec 2013 - 11:47 am

Fleet development based on the super-efficient A350 XWB and A320 Families Kuwait Airways, the national airline of Kuwait, has signed a Memorandum of...

Gulf leaders focus on union, Iran ties 10 Dec 2013 - 11:32 am

KUWAIT CITY: Leaders of the oil-rich Gulf states meet in Kuwait on Tuesday to discuss plans to boost integration at a time of...