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Dubai Finance, DIFC sign MoU to advance cashless strategy

Eid Al Adha 2025 in the UAE: Likely dates, holidays, and what to expect

The Kuwaiti government has also declared a public holiday from June 5 to 9, suspending work across all state bodies and public institutions

Trump visit: Qatar, US sign major defence, commercial agreements

Trump visit: Qatar, US sign major defence, commercial agreements

The agreements underscore the growing partnership between Qatar and the US in areas such as defence, investment, energy, and regional security

Omar Al Jaber, director of Shared Services at Qatar Tourism on record visitors, strategic growth and service excellence

Qatar Tourism’s Omar Al Jaber on record visitors, strategic growth and service excellence

The director of Shared Services at Qatar Tourism discusses factors driving tourism growth in the country as well as the authority’s focus on service excellence and customer experience

Trump jets into Saudi, UAE and Qatar with trillion-dollar investment ambitions

Business leaders including Elon Musk, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser will also be on the trip

Airspace closure: GCC airlines suspend flights to Pakistan

This remains an evolving situation, and further changes or disruptions may occur

Qatar's GWC,Yellow Door Energy to launch GCC's largest private solar project

GCC’s largest private solar project launched by Qatar’s GWC, Yellow Door Energy

The initiative will see the development of solar power plants across three of GWC’s strategic logistics hubs: Logistics Village Qatar, Bu Sulba Warehousing Park, and Al Wukair Logistics Park

Saudi Arabia, Qatar to settle Syria’s outstanding arrears to World Bank

A joint initiative concerning Syria has been announced by Saudi Arabia and Qatar

UAE ranks second among the world's safest countries Image courtesy WAM

UAE, Qatar, Oman rate among world’s top 5 safest places

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations dominated the rankings, with Oman joining Qatar in the top five and Saudi Arabia securing the 14th spot

Eid Al Fitr 2025: GCC countries announce long holidays

March 30 is expected to be the first day of Eid al-Fitr 1446 AH in Qatar

Hamad International Airport unveils new concourses, expands capacity

Hamad International Airport unveils new concourses, expands capacity

The unveiling of the new concourses marks the final stage of Hamad International Airport’s broader expansion

Farnborough Airshow: Qatar Airways expands Boeing 777-9 order

Hajj, Umrah service: Qatar Airways introduces off-airport check-in for pilgrims

Effective March 1, the airline launched the service in partnership with Saudi Ground Services (SGS)

Qatar eyes 3.4% non-oil growth, $100bn FDI by 2030

Qatar govt to get AI boost amid deal with US tech outfit

The deal will allow Qatar’s government to adopt tools such as predictive analytics, automation and advanced data analysis in an effort to streamline operations

Australia backs Virgin-Qatar Airways tie-up for improved air services

The flights would use Qatar Airways aircraft and crew in an arrangement known as “wet leasing”, and start as early as June

GCC’s biggest bank QNB posts 10% jump in full-year net profit

GCC’s biggest bank QNB posts 10% jump in full-year net profit

The board proposed a cash dividend of 37 per cent of the nominal share value (QAR0.37 per share).

Qatar eyes 3.4% non-oil growth, $100bn FDI by 2030

Qatar eyes 3.4% non-oil growth, $100bn FDI by 2030

The strategies are part of the Qatar Vision 2030 and seek to promote sustainable growth and boost the private sector’s contribution to the GDP

Qatar's trade surplus narrows to QR57.7bn in Q3 2024

Qatar’s trade surplus narrows to QR57.7bn in Q3 2024

While the trade surplus narrowed year-on-year, the growth in exports compared to the previous quarter highlights a resilient trade environment

Qatar vows to stop EU gas sales if fined under due diligence law, FT reports

Qatar vows to stop EU gas sales if fined under due diligence law, FT reports

Saad al-Kaabi, the chief executive of state-owned QatarEnergy, said the EU should thoroughly review the due diligence law

Qatar to invest $1.3bn in climate technology in Britain

Qatar plans to invest $1.3bn in climate technology in Britain

The investment is expected to create thousands of jobs and launch climate technology hubs in both countries

Qatar adds Audi Formula One team to its sporting line-up

Qatar adds Audi Formula One team to its sporting line-up

Audi is set to make its Formula One debut in the 2026 season and turn Switzerland-based Sauber into its factory team

Qatar Airways to relocate global HQ to Msheireb Downtown Doha

Qatar Airways to relocate global HQ to Msheireb Downtown Doha

The new headquarters will be situated in one of Msheireb Properties’ flagship developments, which is owned by the Qatar Foundation

Virgin Australia secures interim nod to start selling new Qatar routes

Virgin Australia secures interim nod to start selling new Qatar routes

The approval allows Virgin Australia to market and sell 28 weekly scheduled return flights between Doha and Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney

QatarEnergy acquires 23% of offshore Egypt block from Chevron

QatarEnergy acquires 23% of offshore Egypt block from Chevron

Chevron will keep a 40 per cent share in the concession agreement for the North El-Dabaa block following the deal

QatarEnergy buys 50% stake in TotalEnergies solar project in Iraq

QatarEnergy buys 50% stake in TotalEnergies solar project in Iraq

The solar project, which will be developed in phases, will generate up to 1.25 GW at peak using 2 million bifacial solar panels

QatarEnergy, Shell seal 20-year naphtha supply agreem

QatarEnergy, Shell seal 20-year naphtha supply deal

The deal, set to commence in April 2025, will see up to 18 million tonnes of naphtha delivered to Shell

Qatar’s QNB reports 5.4% jump in third-quarter net profit

Qatar’s QNB reports 5.4% jump in third-quarter net profit

The lender reported a nine-month net profit of QAR12.7bn to September 30, up 7 per cent from the previous year

Qatar Airways to buy 25% stake in Virgin Australia from Bain

Qatar Airways to buy 25% stake in Virgin Australia from Bain

The stake sale serves as a cornerstone investment ahead of an anticipated return of Virgin Australia into public ownership

Ooredoo secures QAR2bn financing to build data centres

Qatar’s Ooredoo secures QAR2bn financing to build data centres

The 10-year hybrid facility was provided by Qatar National Bank, Doha Bank and Masraf Al Rayan

Qatar wealth fund expands into Australia, Korea and Southeast Asia

Qatar wealth fund expands into Australia, Korea and Southeast Asia

The Asian expansion comes as the fund has been diversifying its investments from core European and US markets

Italy’s Saipem secures $4bn contract from QatarEnergy

Italy’s Saipem secures $4bn contract from QatarEnergy

The offshore EPC contract will help boost production at the North Field offshore natural gas field, which lies off the northeastern coast of Qatar

QNB board approves QAR2.9bn share buyback program

QNB board approves QAR2.9bn share buyback program

The share buyback will be carried out through open-market purchases and financed by the lender’s retained earnings and excess cash