Latest Qatar News
GCC companies witnessing waves of mergers -15/12/2008
With the deepening of global economical downturn, GCC countries within the region are seeing an unprecedented wave of mergers.
Qatar-Bahrain Causeway to be ready by 2013 -15/12/2008
The Chairman of Qatar-Bahrain Causeway Foundation, HE Ambassador Ahmed Hassan Al-Hammadi, revealed that the world longest bridge linking Qatar and Bahrain will be one of the most vital urban projects in the region.
Hotel Rydges Plaza shuts down -15/12/2008
After its wonderful service spanning six years, the Rydges Plaza Doha, has shut down to guests.
Low rentals yet to bring cheer to middle-income group in Doha -10/12/2008
The property owners in Doha are said to be offering newly constructed villas at nearly half the rent demanded earlier, due to the slump in real estate market brought about by the global financial meltdown.
Qatar Entertainment City to house QR1bn Theme Park -10/12/2008
Qatar is likely to get a multi-million dollar modern theme park towards middle of 2012.
Landmark Museum of Islamic Art unveiled to public -25/11/2008
Museum of Islamic Art today unveiled doors to the world, marking another milestone in the history of Qatar today.
Entertainment City Downtown Precinct takes shape in Lusail -25/11/2008
The development of the heart of Downtown Precinct of the Entertainment City in the Lusail district, would soon take shape, following the recent joint venture agreement between two prominent companies, Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) and Abu Dhabi Investment House (ADIH.
Family-oriented mall Wathnan ready to be unveiled next year -25/11/2008
With about 75 percent of the work already complete, Wathnan, the only family-oriented mall in Doha, is ready to welcome the public in the first quarter of next year.
The Regent Doha luxury hotel unveiled in Doha -25/11/2008
The Rezidor Hotel Group has unveiled the luxurious The Regent Doha in Qatar, thereby including 55 countries to its already rich portfolio of hotels in operation and under development across the region.
Abu Dhabi, Qatar joint-venture seek investment opportunities in Qatar -18/11/2008
Abu Dhabi based Hydra Properties, together with The Wall Investment & Real Estate Development have entered into a joint venture seeking investment opportunities within Qatar and in the region.
Dukhan Highway Road project nearing completion -12/11/2008
The work on Dukhan Highway Road, which forms a part of Public Works Authority another major project, is nearing completion.
Herbal medications and natural treatments catching up in Qatar -12/11/2008
Now herbal medicine is the new rage in Qatar, with many herbal products seeing huge demand, due to its healing properties, reports The Peninsula.
Qatar to launch global advertising campaign for tourism promotion -11/11/2008
Qatar will soon be launching a global advertising campaign, aimed at promoting itself as world-class tourist destination, emphasizing on top quality services.
Airlines waive-off agent fee, replaces it with transaction fee -3/11/2008
Airlines operating in India have abandoned the five percent commission fee of agents on tickets.
Qatar registers 300 percent increase in travelers to Europe -26/10/2008
Europe registered 25million Middle East arrivals in 2007, a 14million increase from the numbers in 2001, which makes Middle East the second rapidly growing destination after Asia, in terms of arrivals to Europe.
Qatar Airways announces online check-in services -26/10/2008
Qatar Airways has announced online check-in services for its passengers across all classes of travel, for all flights departing Doha International Airport.
New upscale, family-oriented shopping mall to be unveiled in Muaither -21/10/2008
A new upscale shopping center which will be open to families all through the year will come up in Muaither.
Qatar to report maximum GDP growth rate in GCC during next 5 years -21/10/2008
The highest GDP growth rate in the GCC this year will be reported in Qatar, apart from being the highest GDP per capita.
Mowasalat unveils second phase of Karwa City -13/10/2008
Mowasalat has unveiled the second phase of its Karwa City project, set up in the Industrial Area.
Tourism in Qatar needs improvement -6/10/2008
In the opinion of the residents in Qatar, the tourism in the country is not up to the mark.
Subletting of properties in Qatar leaves tenants at lurch -6/10/2008
Here is yet another instance of how few tenants in Qatar, found themselves caught in a subletting maze, unaware about it, until an eviction notice came their way.
Middle East Airlines hit by drop in passenger traffic -2/10/2008
According to the figures released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), during the second half of this the Middle East carriers have registered a decline from the highs of first half in 2008.
Airfares to Indian destinations bound to rise -2/10/2008
Airfares to several Indian destinations are bound to see a drastic increase from October, with the Civil Aviation Authority having stepped in to control the price war among major airline companies operating in this sector.
Heavy rush on major entertainment venues following Eid -2/10/2008
Increased population of the country has put a tremendous pressure on few of the entertainment spots in the city, leading to crowding and chaos at all major venues during Eid holidays, reports The Peninsula.
Revised immigration law for British nationals visiting Qatar -30/9/2008
Qatar has introduced a new immigration regulation for British nationals, beginning Friday.
