Latest Qatar News
800 sustainable building projects to be ready by 2012 -19/3/2010
The Seventh International Exhibition for Construction Technology, Building Materials, Equipment and Environmental Technology will emphasize on the second edition of Qatar Sustainability Conference (QSC 2010).
Labour Ministry to look into work visa grievances -13/3/2010
The Ministry of Labour expressed its readiness to address the woes of private companies pertaining to work visas and nationality quotas, provided, they route their grievances through the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI), the representative body of the private sector.
Qatar, Saudi Arabia least affected by global recession -13/3/2010
Qatar and Saudi Arabia are the Middle East nations that are least affected by the economic downturn, revealed an information by Proleads, as per the research conducted by the company.
Qatar tops the region for highest salaries -10/3/2010
Salary satisfaction has dropped across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, according to a survey carried out by Bayt.
Qatar Career Fair 2010 to commence from 14th March -10/3/2010
The Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) has announced participation in the Qatar Career Fair 2010, to be held from 14th March at the Doha Exhibition Center.
Qatari Diar, Barwa properties on display at Q-REX 2010 -4/3/2010
The Fifth edition of Qatar International Real Estate and Investment Exhibition (Q-REX 2010) was unveiled at the Doha Exhibition Center, with several local, regional and international property developers participating in the event.
Local firms to win major works on multi-billion railway project -1/3/2010
The proposed multi-billion dollar rail project is likely to award about 70 to 80 percent of major construction works to local firms, an official in Qatar revealed.
Qatar announces phase out of private clinics by general practitioners -1/3/2010
All clinics in Qatar, currently operated by general practitioners will be phased out in three years, warned a senior official at the Supreme Council of Health (SCH) yesterday.
Qatar implements new rental regulation -21/2/2010
Qatar has passed a new rent regulation, retaining most of the provisions of 2008 legislation.
Qatar bags four prizes at the Arab Towns Awards -16/2/2010
Qatar has bagged four prizes at the Arab Towns Organization Award, which was announced in Doha yesterday evening among 115 nominations.
Qatar Petroleum plans to buy Barwa Financial District -16/2/2010
Qatar Petroleum has announced plans to purchase the 71,000sqm Barwa Financial District at West Bay to use it as the corporate center for general operations, administration and financial activities.
Qatar to add 41 new hotels to its hospitality sector this year -14/2/2010
The Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) revealed that forty one new hotels are likely to open in Qatar this year.
Qatar Energy City to be completed by 2012 -14/2/2010
Energy City Qatar has signed a deal with Qtel, wherein the latter would operate world-scale data center of Energy City at its Lusail development for 16 years.
Qatar 2010 budget will help boost infrastructure development -14/2/2010
The Qatar economy has sailed through the global financial crisis smoothly, with the measures taken by the government in Qatar, the Prime Minister acknowledged.
New Law grants 100 percent business ownership to foreign investors -6/2/2010
According to a regulation that took effect this week, foreign investors are allowed 100 percent ownership in businesses such as consultancy services, Information Technology (IT) services, and other services related to sports, culture, entertainment and distribution.
Qatar Airways to touch six new destinations this year -1/2/2010
Qatar Airways, the national carrier, will include four new destinations – Copenhagen, Ankara, Barcelona and Tokyo to its portfolio between 30th March and 7th June, as a part of its expansion strategy.
New tax law advantageous to foreign companies -1/2/2010
The new tax rates implemented this year, have offered several benefits to foreign companies entering into Qatar, including 10 percent slab of business tax and abolition of 7percent withholding tax on payments for certain services by non-residents of this country, said an expert from a financial consulting firm.
Year-long Doha cultural fiesta to be unveiled today -29/1/2010
A year-long cultural festival will be launched in Doha today in the presence of 1200 or more special guests, including political leaders, writers, intellectuals, and artists from across the world at the Doha Sheraton.
Phase one of New Doha Port to get operational by 2014 -29/1/2010
Phase one of the new deep-water port in Doha will be ready for operations on November 2014, the officials at the New Doha Port Project have announced.
Interior Ministry launches unique electronic service for residents -23/1/2010
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has launched a single window system to offer services of its various departments to nationals and expatriates.
Professionals granted deadline to vacate villas in residential areas -10/1/2010
Professionals such as Lawyers, Engineers and Accountants (including consultancies) having their offices located in villas in residential localities of the city, have been given a deadline until early September 2010 to vacate the premises and shift to posh towers area at Al Dafna.
New law entitles immediate encashment of post-dated cheques -28/12/2009
According to a new legislation (Law No.
Lagoona enters into partnership with Canadian design firm -21/12/2009
Lagoona, latest inclusion for shopping, has entered into partnership with Pappas Design Studio, a Canadian design firm.
Revamped 51 East City Center flagship store unveiled -21/12/2009
The new look 51 East City Center of Darwish Holding was unveiled recently by H E Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Industry.
Primary healthcare sectors in Qatar to undergo major revamp -21/12/2009
The primary healthcare sector in Qatar is in the process of a major revamp, to cater to the needs of the growing population in the country, revealed a senior health official.
