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Al-Furjan project launched

24-05-2013 Business News

Al-Furjan project launched

      DOHA : In a bid to bring relief to people living in remote areas of Qatar, the Ministry of Business and Trade in collaboration with Qatar Development Bank (QDB) launched the first phase of Al- Furjan market project, in Doha, on Thursday. The Al-Furjan project has...

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QE gains 131.72 points this week

24-05-2013 Business News

QE gains 131.72 points this week

  Doha: Qatar Exchange (QE) gained 131.72 points (1.48 percent) this week when trading closed yesterday at 9,048.62 points.The trading value increased by 8.74 percent to reach QR1,901,835,111.54 compared to QR1,748,901,534.75 last week. The trading volume increased by 8.45 percent to reach 55,090,526 shares, as against...

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Tunis in talks with Qatar over central …

24-05-2013 Business News

 Tunis in talks with Qatar over central bank deposit

      Tunisia is in talks with Qatar over a deposit in Tunis' central bank "with easy conditions" Prime Minister Ali Larayedh said on Thursday. "Qatari officials have shown their willingness to support us," he told a news conference. He did not give details on the amount being discussed...

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Qatar GDP growth set to reach 7% in 201…

24-05-2013 Business News

 Qatar GDP growth set to reach 7% in 2013 - Fitch

      GDP growth in Qatar is expected to reach seven percent this year, Fitch Ratings has said in a new report. The rating agency said public sector would drive credit growth related to the bn of planned infrastructure spending between 2011 and 2016. Fitch added that it expects...

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VW lists recommended retail prices in GC…

24-05-2013 Business News

VW lists recommended retail prices in GCC

      ABU DHABI: Volkswagen Middle East has announced the introduction of Recommended Retail Prices for Volkswagen genuine parts and accessories across the GCC. The Recommended Retail Prices for the brand are defined on a regional level in order to maintain consistently fair prices and high value for...

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Qatar ‘FDI outflow falls 29% in 2012’

24-05-2013 Business News

Qatar ‘FDI outflow falls 29% in 2012’

      The outward foreign direct investments (FDI) from Qatar fell 29%; while those from the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region grew 9% in 2012, according to fDi Report 2013.“Qatar saw a decrease in outward FDI in 2012, with FDI projects overseas falling from 38 in...

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OBG, QNB in deal to compile 10th edition…

24-05-2013 Business News

    DOHA: Oxford Business Group (OBG), a global publishing, research and consultancy firm, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on research facilities for a tenth consecutive year with Qatar National Bank (QNB), which will give the publishing firm access to the Bank’s expertise and research...

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Qatar Shell partners with Bedaya to lau…

24-05-2013 Business News

 Qatar Shell partners with Bedaya to launch Enterprise Challenge

      DOHA: Following the success of the Enterprise Challenge 2012, Qatar Shell has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bedaya Centre to launch the “Enterprise Challenge Qatar 2013”, a programme designed to promote the spirit of entrepreneurship and develop business knowledge amongst young people, a press...

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German trade group opens first GCC offi…

24-05-2013 Business News

 German trade group opens first GCC office in Doha

      DOHA : The German Falcons Solution Center (GFSC), a group of German companies mostly from the Saxony region of Germany, has recently opened its first GCC office, in Doha. The group, which is concerned with construction and interior design of complete buildings of all kinds,...

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Archelons plans to invest modulemn in Qatar

24-05-2013 Business News

Archelons plans to invest modulemn in Qatar

      India’s recruitment firm Archelons plans to invest modulemn in Qatar over the next five years into various talent management solutions. “Our dedication to serve Qatar is very strong. We plan to invest modulemn in Qatar over the next five years into various talent management solutions including...

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Qatar to invest serious funds in Bulgari…

24-05-2013 Business News

Qatar to invest serious funds in Bulgaria's sheep breeding

   Qatar plans to invest millions in facilities for sheep breeding in Bulgaria, file photo by BGNES   Qatar plans to invest serious money in Bulgarian farming, according to the Academy of Agriculture, SSA. About BGN 80 Million will be invested in creating science-production facilities for sheep breeding in...

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QPI and Total seal a strategic partnersh…

23-05-2013 Business News

QPI and Total seal a strategic partnership for Congo project

      DOHA :Qatar Petroleum International (QPI) has signed a framework agreement with France’s Total to participate in Total E&P Congo through a 15 percent share capital increase, the two energy companies said on Wednesday. QPI will contribute specifically to the French company’s 100,000 barrel of oil...

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Qatar bourse back on positive trajectory

23-05-2013 Business News

Qatar bourse back on positive trajectory

      The Qatar Exchange was back in a positive trajectory yesterday, mainly lifted by transport, telecom and realty stocks, which outperformed the key indices.Lower selling from local retail investors was witnessed as the 20-stock Qatar Index (based on price data) rose 0.54% to 9,085.90 points.About 55%...

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Cityscape Qatar to begin on Monday

23-05-2013 Business News

Cityscape Qatar to begin on Monday

      DOHA: The upcoming ‘Cityscape Qatar 2013’, to be held under the patronage of the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabor Al Thani, from Monday to Wednesday at the Doha Exhibition Centre, will reveal many international and local real...

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New initiative aims to make future leade…

23-05-2013 Business News

New initiative aims to make future leaders of women entrepreneurs

  Prof Hakim giving a presentation at the inaugural meeting of RC Angels. The RC Angels, a new initiative under the Roudha Centre and a first in Qatar to catalyse women investors in the region, held its inaugural meeting this week. Roudha Centre (RC), focused on fueling the...

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