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Qatar's MoCI warns against unlicensed investment activities
Zawya
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Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) on Wednesday issued a warning to all investors, citizens, and residents in Qatar regarding the risks of engaging in any investment activities, signing contracts, or transferring funds to...
Qatar Airways completes Starlink Installation Programme for Boeing 777s, delivering Wi-Fi speeds of up to 500 Mbps per aircraft
The Peninsula
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July 10, 2025
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways, recently crowned the World’s Best Airline by Skytrax 2025, has completed the Starlink installation programme on 54 Boeing 777 aircraft, delivering on its promise to offer the fastest Wi-Fi onboard at a record speed....
Qatar Central Bank’s international reserves and foreign currency liquidity jump 3.5%
Zawya
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The Qatar Central Bank’s (QCB) international reserves and foreign currency liquidity stood at QR258.9bn in June 2025, growing 3.5% on an annualised basis. The central bank’s international official reserves amounted to QR199.6bn in the review...
Qatar Post, US Embassy sign agreement to enhance courier services
The Peninsula
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July 10, 2025
Acting Director General of Qatar Post Hamad Al Fahida and Chargé d’Affaires at US Embassy Doha Stefanie Altman-Winans signing the agreement. Doha: Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post) and the US Embassy in Qatar have signed a new agreement...
Qatar attends 66th session of Assemblies of WIPO member states
The Peninsula
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July 10, 2025
Geneva: The State of Qatar participated in the 66th session of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), held in Geneva. The Qatari delegation to the session was headed by H E Dr. Hind bint...
Qatar and North Macedonia discuss bilateral ties
The Peninsula
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July 10, 2025
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of the Republic of North Macedonia H E Timco Mucunski during their meeting in Skopje, North Macedonia, yesterday. Skopje:...
Business NewsLine, July 8, 2025
The Antelope Valley Press - California
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July 8, 2025
Tesla shares tumble 7% following feud Shares of electric vehicle maker Tesla tumbled 7% as the feud between CEO Elon Musk and Trump reignited over the weekend. Musk, once a top donor and ally of Trump, announced that he was forming a third...
‘Qatar hosts more than 80 major events in a year’
The Peninsula
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July 10, 2025
DOHA: Executive Director at the Permanent Committee for Organizing Conferences (PCOC) H E Mubarak Ajlan Mubarak Al Kuwari said that over 80 major international events now take place in Qatar every year, across diplomacy, technology, sports, trade...
Driving Economic Transformation: The Role of ICT in Empowering Emerging Markets
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- djembe consultants) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is revolutionizing global economic systems, offering innovative solutions that transform business models, improve efficiency, and enhance competitiveness. For countries...
IBPC Qatar Launches IWEN: A New Era Of Women's Excellence
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula DOHA: The Indian Business and Professionals Council (IBPC) Qatar launched its IBPC Women Excellence Network (IWEN) at a vibrant event held at Ibis Hotel, Doha. The launch brought together Indian women...
New Qatargate revelations on senior IDF official
Ynet
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July 10, 2025
Maj. Gen. (res.) Yoav “Poli” Mordechai, a senior Israeli Defense Forces official now under criminal investigation for alleged bribery related to Qatargate, was previously entrusted by the Israeli government with sensitive diplomatic missions...
MENA Investment Banking Fees Slip Amid Equity Underwriting Lull
Arabian Post
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July 10, 2025
MENA region investment banking fees declined 2 per cent year‑on‑year in the first half of 2025, falling to US$773.7 million, the third‑highest H1 tally since 2000, according to London Stock Exchange Group’s Deals Intelligence data. The dip...
Art Basel Qatar reveals new format for inaugural fair, international artist Wael Shawky appointed as Artistic Director
I Love Qatar
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July 10, 2025
Art Basel is proud to reveal first details of its newly launched fair in Qatar, which will unfold in M7 creative hub in the heart of Doha’s Design District from 5 to 7 February 2026, with Preview Days on 3 and 4 February 2026. For its inaugural...
Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs holds meetings with WTO, WEF, UNCTAD leaders
The Peninsula
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July 10, 2025
Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed with Director-General of the World Trade Organization, H E Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. DOHA: Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed...
JBL Expands Safe Listening Lineup For Children With New Junior Headphones In Qatar
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula DOHA: JBL, the globally trusted name in premium audio, proudly announces the launch of its latest JBL Junior headphone series in Qatar. Engineered especially for young listeners, the new models-JBL Junior 320,...
Today Open Market Currency Rates in Pakistan – USD, Euro, Pound, Riyal to PKR – 10 July
Daily Pakistan
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July 10, 2025
KARACHI – Foreign exchange market remained stable, largely with US Dollar (USD) holding firm at 285.9 for buying and 287.1 for selling. Euro (EUR) saw modest uptick, trading at 334.5 for buying and 336.2 (selling). The rise is attributed to...
Syntys Enables AI Cloud Breakthrough in Qatar with Ooredoo and NVIDIA Hopper GPUs
The Fast Mode
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July 9, 2025
Syntys, a multi-country digital infrastructure provider across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), announced its key role in enabling the launch of Ooredoo’s advanced sovereign AI cloud services in Qatar, further cementing its position as a...
Jahez to acquire 76% stake in Qatar’s Snoonu for $245m
Verdict Food Service
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July 9, 2025
Saudi-listed food delivery firm Jahez has agreed to acquire a 76.56% stake in Qatar’s on-demand delivery company Snoonu for $245m. Established in 2019, Snoonu operates as a multi-vertical platform covering food, grocery, e-commerce and logistics....
Why Is Premium Economy So Popular?
Simple Flying
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July 10, 2025
To relieve tired long-haul travelers without breaking the bank, EVA Air quietly introduced a never-before-seen class between coach and business thirty years ago, creating a sense of survival during the 12-hour journey across the Pacific. The...
Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways Sign Strategic Partnership
TechTrendsKE
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July 10, 2025
Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing connectivity between Kenya and Qatar, while offering greater flexibility and travel options for global...