and insolvency resolution will further improve Qatar’s business environment, mobilise foreign direct investment, and support economic diversification. The 2021 budget projects a deficit of around 6% …
Latest technologies, software used in Qatar 2020 Census: PSA
The Planning and Statistics Authority (PSA) has utilised state-of-the-art technologies, systems, and software in the Qatar 2020 Census, it was announced.
IMF Sees Qatar’s Economy Return to Growth, Wider Deficit in 2021
Growing natural gas production and a rebound in domestic demand will help Qatar return to economic growth next year, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest assessment of the country’s …
Qatar strongly condemns bombing in Afghanistan
The State of Qatar has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the bombing that took place in the Afghan capital Kabul which led to deaths and injuries. In a statement Sunday, the …
COVID-19 in GCC: Kuwait reports 244 new cases, 158 in Saudi Arabia
Dubai: The latest COVID-19 figures from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain proves the virus is showing no signs of relenting. Kuwait A total of 244 people have tested positive for the coronavirus …
ICC Qatar webinar explores 5G potential in business
The International Chamber of Commerce Qatar (ICC Qatar) recently hosted a webinar titled ‘Realising the potential of 5G technology from a business perspective’ to help its members and the business com …
Seven passengers found with Covid-19, but Qatar Airways escapes ban thanks to loophole in Hong Kong testing rules
Covid-19 at the airport’s Temporary Specimen Collection Centre (TSCC). Earlier this month, seven passengers on consecutive Qatar Airways flights were tested upon arrival and found to be infected, but …
Qatar’s missions abroad celebrate National Day
The diplomatic, consular and representative missions of Qatar celebrated the occasion of the National Day in commemoration of the Founder of the state, Sheikh Jassim Bin Mohamed Bin Thani, under the …
Afghanistan conflict: Top US general meets Taliban negotiators
America’s most senior general met Taliban peace negotiators on Tuesday to urge a reduction in violence, the Associated Press reports. Gen Mark Milley met the negotiators in Doha, Qatar, before flying …
Qatar agritech market thriving at more than 6% annual growth
Agricultural Technology (agritech) in Qatar is thriving at an annual growth rate of more than 6% annually, Qatar’s commercial attaché to the US, Fahad al-Dosari, said during a virtual forum held …