Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. is nearing a deal with Qatar’s Ooredoo QPSC about a combination of their telecommunications operations in Southeast Asia’s most populous country, according to …
Italy’s Intesa to work with Qatar Foundation on business innovation
Italy’s biggest bank Intesa Sanpaolo said it had signed a letter of intent with the Qatar Foundation in Doha on Monday to promote cooperation between the two countries on business innovation.
Qatar- QDB extends applying time for National Guarantee Program from Covid-19 hit firms
QNA Doha: Qatar Development Bank (QDB) has extended the time period of receiving applications for the National Guarantee Program until June 15, 2021, noting that it will continue to manage and …
Qatar will return to growth path in 2021: IMF
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 …