Latest Qatar News
Tourism sector contribution to GDP set to double by 2012 -21/3/2009
Qatar tourism sector contribution to the GDP is likely to double by 2012, as its present level of $6bn is likely to grow to $12bn, goes the prediction by Oxford Business Group.
QSTP launch marks a major milestone for Qatar to emerge as Tech Hub -16/3/2009
The most ambitious Science Park of the Middle East, Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP) will be formally unveiled by HH Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned, the Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, in the presence of HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, today evening.
Landlords in Qatar lure tenants with new offers -16/3/2009
Landlords in Qatar are trying new offers to attract tenants for their residential properties, reports The Peninsula.
Tornado Tower to showcase its unique lighting system -16/3/2009
The new icon of West Bay, namely, Tornado Tower will be all lit-up today and tomorrow, due to the 35,000 combination LED technology light system.
Project Qatar 2009 hoped to be largest-ever such event in six years -16/3/2009
About 900 exhibitors from about 38 countries and 22 national pavilions, spread across 36,000 square metres of space, will feature during the Project Qatar 2009, thereby making it, the largest-ever such exhibition during the past six years.
ATM cards to be replaced by Smart Chip Cards within a week -9/3/2009
The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has ordered all banks in Qatar, to replace their ATM cards with Smart Chip Cards within a week.
Airfares reduced by 25 percent to all destinations -20/2/2009
Owing to a dull market, amidst the global economic crunch, airlines are seen luring customers with their lowest fares ever, coupled with incredible promotional offers.
Rents in Qatar may fall by 25 percent in six months -20/2/2009
Qatar has about 9000 new upcoming apartments in and around the West Bay area, and these units would be available by next year, thereby easing the supplies and rentals, say industry experts.
Middle East hotels record highest occupancy rates -16/2/2009
The year 2009 could be a tough year for hotels in Middle East, following the good times that the hotels enjoyed over the past five years, reveals new report.
Qatar plans amendment of rental law -16/2/2009
The Advisory Council in Qatar is planning an amendment to rental regulation in Qatar, by empowering a landlord to evict a tenant, under certain conditions, the local dailies in Qatar indicate.
Perlita Gardens in Pearl Qatar unveiled -13/2/2009
One of the leading developers in the region, The Land Real Estate and Development Company, has launched Perlita Gardens, the first private-gated community on The Pearl Qatar.
Qatar bound to be the fastest growing economies of the year -6/2/2009
Qatar is likely to register a 10 percent growth in real terms this year, making it one of the fastest growing economies of 2009, said H.
Housing rents in Qatar to fall 10 percent in 2009 -6/2/2009
Housing rents in Qatar are likely to fall by 10 percent in 2009, according to a new report by Global Investment House, the leading financial agency in the region.
Doha may be recognized as Capital of Arab Culture by 2010 -2/2/2009
Qatar is all set to recognize Doha as the Capital of Arab Culture in 2010, said the Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage, Dr.
Barwa delivers Musaimeer housing units to tenants as scheduled -2/2/2009
Barwa Housing Program (BHP) has confirmed delivery of Musaimeer Units on 1st February 2009, as was announced earlier.
Rents for residential units softens in Qatar -24/1/2009
Rentals of residential units in Qatar are showing signs of softening, due to enforcement of a law early last year, which curbed excessive increase of rents.
Qatar economy to remain robust in 2009 -19/1/2009
With the exception of Qatar, all major gulf economies are likely to witness steep decline in economic growth due to falling crude rates in the global markets.
Barwa confirms delivery of Mesaimeer units as scheduled -19/1/2009
Barwa Housing Programme (BHP) has confirmed that it will deliver its Mesaimeer units on 1st February 2009, as per the date stipulated on its contract with the clients.
New public buildings in Doha must be disabled-friendly -10/1/2009
According to a new regulation due to be enforced shortly, all public buildings in Doha should be made disabled-friendly.
The Qtel Oasis - largest open-air resort unveils -6/1/2009
One of the largest open-air resorts in Qatar, with a range of family entertainment amenities would be unveiled to public near Mesaieed from today.
Plans on to establish a Center to monitor housing standards -18/12/2008
A center to monitor housing standards, would soon be established in Qatar by the Environment Center, together with Qatar Science Technology Park (QSTP), under the guidance of Ministry of Health, it has been announced.
Museum of Islamic Art welcomes 30,000 visitors in 15days -18/12/2008
New landmark, the Museum of Islamic Art, which is also its symbol of culture, recorded about 30,000 visitors (local and international), within two weeks of opening doors to public, the Qatar Museums Authority reported.
Hotel sector unaffected by the global economic meltdown -18/12/2008
Hotels in Doha have reported 90 percent occupancy in November, due to increase in business visitors, following Ramadan and summer holidays.
Huge influx of labourers has surged rentals in Qatar -17/12/2008
The sudden influx of foreign workers into Qatar last year, has led to huge demand for housing, thereby resulting in exorbitant rental increases, The Peninsula reports.
Regency Travel and Tours wins global award for the 2nd year in row -17/12/2008
The Qatar-based travel agency, Regency Travel and Tours, has won the Leading Travel Agency Award for the year 2008 for the second consecutive time.
