Latest Qatar News
Barwa Village units open to bachelor accommodation -21/9/2009
Barwa Real Estate Management has announced that bachelors are eligible to apply for flats in the forthcoming QR1.
Easing rents bring down Qatar inflation -21/9/2009
House rents in Doha have dropped by as much as 17 percent since the beginning of the year, with the overall inflation rate easing, although food has become dearer with the prices of vegetables, fish and eggs getting marginally expensive, The Peninsula reports.
Qatar ranked as most competitive in MENA region -18/9/2009
Qatar has been ranked as the most competitive in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region.
Qatar announces online registration for expat Haj pilgrims -18/9/2009
Qatar has become the first nation to introduce online registration for expatriate Haj pilgrims, beginning yesterday.
Ashghal terminates deal with Expressway project developer -18/9/2009
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has terminated the contract of a major road developer, working on the ambitious Doha Expressway project, it has been revealed.
Al Futtaim Group plans Doha expansion -18/9/2009
Leading developer, Al Futtaim Group, is under discussion to develop a project in Doha.
Commencement of works on Qatar-Bahrain Causeway delayed -2/9/2009
Construction works on the Qatar-Bahrain Friendship Causeway, which was due to begin by the end of the year, will now begin by early 2010.
Doha is second most expensive city in Arab World -29/8/2009
Doha has been ranked the second most expensive city in the Arab world, according to the latest study by USB, one of the leading financial companies in the world.
Georgetown University work due for completion in 2010 -20/8/2009
Construction of the Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service, new building in Qatar is progressing in full swing.
50 percent residents disagree about the ease in rental market -29/7/2009
According to a survey by Al Sharq Arabic daily, only 50 percent of respondents agree that the house rents have come down, and the rental market has eased.
Heart of Doha project finally underway -24/7/2009
DOHALAND is all set to commence work on the first phase of its ambitious Heart of Doha project, and has awarded contracts to leading industry experts.
New Doha International Airport to be unveiled in 2012 -20/7/2009
The New Doha International Airport (NDIA) will be unveiled in 2012, featuring a unique, world-class commercial offer, said Akbar Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways and Doha International Airport.
Professional license system introduced for teachers in Doha -20/7/2009
The Supreme Education Council (SEC) has introduced a professional license system for Teachers and Principals and school operators in the independent schools, to emphasize its commitment to employ only qualified professionals for these positions.
Qatar is the most desirable work location -17/7/2009
Qatar, one of the fastest growing economies in the world, continues to attract talent into the market and continues to remain the most desirable location for work according to the survey findings by Reed.
Logistics Village launched at Industrial Area -17/7/2009
The Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC) yesterday announced the launch of Logistics Village Qatar (LVQ) at the Industrial Area.
Demolition in progress to make way for Heart of Doha project -10/7/2009
The demolition of Dohas oldest area has begun to make way for the ambitious Heart of Doha project.
E-Government Programme to integrate all services -10/7/2009
The Integrated E-Government Programme (i-Gov), a government operated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) project, is aimed at integrating all services offered by various agencies of the Qatari government to a unified system.
Qatar goes easy on Personal Sponsorship Regulations -6/7/2009
Expatriates working under personal sponsorship are now permitted to work with companies owned by the same sponsor, and in such cases transfer of sponsorship is not required, the Ministry of Interior announced.
Ministry of Interior adopts the electronic system for services -6/7/2009
People seeking permits for several services from the Ministry of Interior can apply online through the ministry website, it has been announced.
Qatar plans reduction in corporate tax to attract foreign investments -30/6/2009
Qatar plans to reduce its foreign corporate tax by 35 percent, and fix it at the rate of 10 percent, as a part of its efforts to attract investors, an official at the Finance Ministry revealed yesterday.
Housing rents continue to drop 25-30 percent in Qatar -30/6/2009
Rents for residential units in Qatar have fallen by 25 to 30 percent during the last eight months, and a further drop is expected this summer, real estate experts reveal.
Qatar ranked as most peaceful country in MENA region -26/6/2009
Qatar is the most peaceful country in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region, and has been ranked as the 16th globally, by the Global Peace Index 2009 (GPI 2009), as released by the Institute for Economics and Peace by the US.
Qatar Airways announces twice-a-day Doha-Paris flights -26/6/2009
Qatar Airways has made an announcement that the frequency of Doha-Paris flights would be increased to twice a day, from the current 11 flights a week.
e-Government project launched in Qatar -19/6/2009
A new secure Government Network initiative, namely the e-Government project, was launched by ictQatar, Qatar Telecom (Qtel), the Ministry of Interior and Kahramaa.
New Committee to discuss alternatives for sponsorship system -16/6/2009
GCC states have formed a committee to check ways to replace the foreign workers sponsorship system, revealed the Labour Minister in Qatar.
