The Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall welcomed HE Ahmad al-Sayed, Minister of State and Chairman of Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA), for a discussion on Qatar’s innovative Free Zones.
Qatar’s track record of hosting top sports events a big advantage, says Doha 2030 CEO
Doha Asian Games laid a solid foundation for Qatar to build a legacy and that process will continue if the country wins the bid to host the 2030 Asian Games, said Jassim Rashid al-Buenain, the Qatar …
Longtime Indian expatriate content with memorable moments in Qatar
Living in Qatar is an addiction. You do not want to leave this country. You cannot get this comfortable life anywhere in the world. You are free, fearless and frank here.” …
Qatar lined up to stage Pacquiao-Crawford fight in 2021
It could be the Duel in Doha. Preparing to host the 2022 World Cup, Qatar is now looking to attract big-name boxing. Promoter Bob Arum has been in talks with …
‘Restrictions against Qatar violating human rights’
The UN Special Rapporteur on unilateral coercive measures and human rights, Alena Douhan, yesterday expressed concerns over impact of blockade against Qatar by Saudi-led quartet on enjoyment of human …
Qatar- Two aircraft carrying medical equipment arrive in Lebanon
In implementation of the directives of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, two aircraft of the Qatar Amiri Air Force landed in Beirut on Thursday carrying medical equipment provided …
Firms await directives on Qatar Visa Centers
Qatar’s move to resume the process of issuing labour contract approvals will not only give confidence to the private sector in taking up projects but also address the key issue of shortage; even as it …
UN expert calls for immediate lifting of sanctions against Qatar
Report says Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE and Bahrain in violation of human rights due to punitive measures against Doha.
Siege nations asked to lift anti-Qatar steps including ban on freedom of speech
A UN Special Rapporteur has urged the Saudi-led bloc to withdraw unjust measures, particularly those that violate human rights, it imposed on Qatar in June 2017.
Major Gulf markets rise on higher crude prices; Kuwait bucks the trend
Most major Gulf markets gained on Wednesday as crude prices rose on hopes of an effective COVID-19 vaccine, while Kuwait and Qatar markets lost steam after a string of solid gains.