Latest Qatar News
Diyafa 2009 holds promise for hospitality industry -2/12/2009
Diyafa the one and only hospitality trade show in Qatar promises to increase the standards for hotel businesses with a range of events showing the indispensable role that the industry plays to Qatar’s booming economy and its reputation as a growing cultural destination in the world.
Residential rents in Doha dependent on location -2/12/2009
Location has been playing a pivotal role in determining residential rates in Qatar.
Doha Zoo, Souq Waqif, among major attractions during Eid Holidays -2/12/2009
The first day of Eid Al Adha drew visitors from all over to several major leisure sites in Qatar such as the Doha Zoo, Entertainment City, Souq Waqif and other malls.
Qatar set to be the new Silk Road of the world -26/11/2009
The Minister of State for International Co-operation, Dr, Khalid bin Mohamed al-Attiyah, who was speaking to the media during the launch of Qatar Railways Development Company (QRDC), said -We will be the new Silk Road.
$25bn National Railway Network to be ready in 16 years -26/11/2009
Qatari Diar, together with Deutsche Bahn (DB), global logistics and passenger leader, launched the Qatar Railways Development Company (QRDC), a joint-venture, to build $25bn integrated national railway network within next 16 years.
House rents in Qatar likely to plummet further -26/11/2009
The house rents in Qatar are likely to plummet further, as demand has flattened out, and supplies currently far exceed demand, commented a leading Qatari industrialist, during his talks to The Peninsula last week.
Doha Municipality launches new electronic system for public complaints -16/11/2009
The Doha and Al Rayyan Municipalities have launched a new electronic system for tackling public complaints.
Qatar expects 3 to 4 million tourist arrivals by 2013 -16/11/2009
The number of tourists visiting Qatar is hoped to hit three to four million mark by the year 2013, according to Al Raya, a Doha-based daily.
Qatar National Museum to be launched in 2012 -12/11/2009
With its signature project, the Museum of Islamic Arts will complete its first year of operation, the Qatar Museums Authority (QMA) announced, which is also awaiting the launch of its next project, Qatar National Museum.
Doha Expressway work resumes -12/11/2009
Work has resumed on the Doha Expressway with three local contractors replacing one of the main contractor, Bilifinger Berger, who was disqualified after a legal battle with Ashghal, the Public Works Authority.
Corporate Tax slashed to 10 percent from next year -7/11/2009
The Minister of Economy and Finance, H E Yousuf Hussein Kamal yesterday announced that Qatar plans to slash Corporate Tax to 10 percent from next year.
Model Family Park at Airport area -7/11/2009
The Airport area will soon have a model family park, the Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning has confirmed.
Family Visa norms likely to be revised -7/11/2009
The Labour Ministry plans to revise the salary limit for expatriates to sponsor their families, once the new set of regulations are put into place to regulate foreign workers recruitment.
New state-of-the-art mall likely to come up at Al Wakra -2/11/2009
Al Wakra will soon house a new state-of-the-art mall with all modern amenities, as revealed by Hassan Abbas Abdel Rahim, Member of Central Municipal Council (CMC), representative of 10th constituency.
Qatar permits 100% foreign ownership in 3 key sectors -2/11/2009
Qatar has kept open three major sectors to foreign investors.
Karwa City first phase on schedule -19/10/2009
The first phase of Karwa City, currently under construction in Mesaimeer, will be ready during the first quarter of 2010, it has been announced.
TowerTech 2009 unveiled amidst good industry response -19/10/2009
The Second Qatar International Exhibition for Tower Building Technologies (TowerTech 2009) was unveiled yesterday at the Qatar International Exhibition Centre.
Private Sector to play major role in strengthening national economy -19/10/2009
The private sector aims to play a larger role in the national economy, and is confident about the active government backing in this regard.
Full-fledged railway system to link Doha with other countries by 2026 -19/10/2009
Towards the year 2026, Qatar will have a full-fledged railway system in Doha and outside the city, with links to other countries as well.
Doha Bank is first in region to launch the Green Card -15/10/2009
Doha Bank, in association with Visa Inc, is the first in the region to launch its latest innovative payment product, the Go-Green Visa Credit Card, the environment-friendly credit card.
Flydubai launches first intra-GCC service linking Dubai and Doha -11/10/2009
Flydubai, the low-cost carrier is all set to launch its first direct service flight connecting Dubai and Doha on 18th October.
Museum of Islamic Art bags award -11/10/2009
The Museum of Islamic Art in Doha has been awarded the Overall Project of the Year during the second Annual Middle East Architect Awards.
Construction sector to recover with a bang this year -2/10/2009
According to the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI), representative of the private sector, the construction sector of the country will recover with a bang towards end of the year.
Government projects in Qatar to compensate private sector setback -26/9/2009
Government projects will play a major role in Qatar economy, with the private sector development slowing down, owing to recession.
Quranic Botanical Garden one-of-its-kind in the region -21/9/2009
The Qatar Foundations Quranic Botanical Garden project launched in September 2008 as the global first, apart from aiming conservation of relevant plants, also aims to preserve heritage and the traditional knowledge, the Quranic terms.
