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Four top firms in race for $5bn Qatar offshore megaproject
Gulf Industry Magazine
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At least four leading international contractors or consortia are vying for a major contract from QatarEnergy LNG (formerly Qatargas) worth upto $5 billion for the next expansion phase of its massive North Field Production Sustainability (NFPS)...
RP Tech celebrates 28 years in Qatar with raffle draw
Madhyamam
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July 3, 2025
Doha: RP Tech W.L.L., a long-standing player in Qatar’s consumer electronics market, is marking its 28th year in business with a raffle campaign that includes 80 prizes. The prizes ranges from high-end Samsung gadgets to shopping vouchers. The...
Top Business Class Airlines: Elevate Your Travel Experience Today
Small Business Trends
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July 3, 2025
When it comes to air travel, business class airlines offer a level of comfort and service that can transform your journey. Imagine relaxing in spacious seats that recline into fully flat beds while enjoying gourmet meals and personalized...
Contractors undertake $6.2 bln worth of projects abroad
Hurriyet Daily News
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ISTANBUL The Turkish construction sector undertook international projects totaling $6.2 billion in the first six months of 2025, according to data from the Trade Ministry, ranking among the top 10 countries in annual global construction revenue....
Whilst the world slept
Egypt Independent
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July 6, 2025
Leonard (Len) could not stop laughing. It was unlike him. Len was a distinguished diplomat that served his country around the world, in his late 60s, tall, athletic, Jewish and with an extremely high IQ. He looked at all of us, his guests, and...
Qatar unveils packed line-up of events & activities for July 2025
I Love Qatar
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July 2, 2025
This July, Qatar Calendar delivers a dynamic blend of cultural exhibitions, live entertainment, family-friendly festivals and interactive workshops designed to engage residents and visitors of all ages. From art and heritage to science camps,...
Emirates Vs. Etihad Airways Vs. Qatar Airways: Which Carrier Wins To The United States?
Simple Flying
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July 3, 2025
There are three major Middle Eastern full-service carriers: Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar. Based in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha, respectively, these three airlines offer some of the largest passenger networks in the world, largely due to their...
Business Class Ain’t What It Used to Be. Don’t Tell First Class
Wired
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July 2, 2025
Five years ago, Covid-19 largely brought business travel to a halt. Now companies are getting their employees back in the air, and carriers are reinventing themselves to appeal to post-pandemic fliers willing to pay more. Airlines worldwide are...
Qatar Insurance launches $500mln T2 notes at 6.15%
Zawya
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Qatar Insurance Company’s (QIC) has launched its $500 million USD perpetual non-call Tier 2 notes with yield set at 6.15%, tightening from initial price thoughts in the 6.75% area. Books are over $3 billion, excluding joint lead manager interest....
Qatar Central announces changes in new One Riyal banknote
The Peninsula
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July 2, 2025
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced changes in the One Riyal denomination of the country's fifth series of banknotes. The new edition will now include changes in the official state emblem, arabic numerals, and issue date. QCB stated...
Report: Hamas tells Qatar it accepted hostage deal proposal
Israel Hayom
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July 3, 2025
Hamas is expected to announce Thursday night that it is accepting the proposal, conveyed via US President Donald Trump, for a hostage release deal. According to a report from Gaza, Hamas notified Qatar that it agrees to the proposed outline....
Ataques israelíes en Gaza dejan decenas de muertos previo al inicio de las negociaciones de alto el fuego
KESQ-TV - California
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July 6, 2025
Por Nadeen Ebrahim, Ibrahim Dahman y Eyad Kourdi, CNN Decenas de personas murieron este domingo por ataques israelíes en Gaza, según informaron funcionarios de salud del enclave, mientras las delegaciones se dirigían a Doha, la capital de Qatar,...
Shifting Sands: UAE’s Business Evolution Amid US Uncertainty
Forbes
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Forced or organically, the world continues to evolve beyond the United States. It’s not the United States is less important – it’s just that our constant policy swings from Republican to Democrat Administration’s and back have pushed the rest of...
Gulf Oil Companies Redefine Their Role in a Volatile Region
Oil Price
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July 3, 2025
The precedent for politicized energy policy in the region is well known. The 1973 Arab oil embargo remains the most prominent example of hydrocarbons being wielded as geopolitical leverage. But in the decades since, Gulf NOCs have moved away from...
Qatar Central Bank announces update to the 1 Riyal banknote
I Love Qatar
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July 2, 2025
On 2 July 2025, the Qatar Central Bank announced a change in the fifth series of banknotes, specifically the 1 Riyal denomination, to align with the laws in force in the State of Qatar. The Official State Emblem Arabic Numerals Issue Date The...
Doha hosts UN-led talks to boost Afghan recovery and counter narcotics efforts through global cooperation
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 2, 2025
Doha [Qatar], July 2 (ANI): Amid ongoing economic and social challenges in Afghanistan, Doha hosted a two-day series of technical working group meetings aimed at enhancing international cooperation and supporting the country's recovery, TOLO News...
Influential far-right Israeli minister lashes out at Netanyahu over Gaza war policy
The Straits Times
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July 6, 2025
JERUSALEM – Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on July 6 sharply criticised a Cabinet decision to allow some aid into Gaza as a “grave mistake” that he said would benefit the militant Palestinian group Hamas. Mr Smotrich also...
DRC and M23 agree to return to Qatar talks under Trump pressure
BusinessLIVE
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The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) government and Rwanda-backed rebels said on Thursday they would send delegations back to Qatar for peace talks, as Washington pushes for an end to fighting that could help unlock billions in mining...
Qatar Airways resumes flights to Malta
The Peninsula
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July 2, 2025
Doha: Qatar Airways resumes operations today, July 2, 2025, in Malta with four non-stop flights a week between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Malta International Airport (MLA). The latest addition to the airline’s network in Europe affirms...
Fourth International Conference On Financing For Development Delivers Renewed Hope & Action For Sustainable Development
Scoop
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The Sevilla Commitment and Platform for Action advance concrete strategic steps to fulfill the promise of the Sustainable Development Goals and chart a path for a fairer shared future, reaffirming the role of global cooperation Sevilla, Spain, 3...