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Qatar remains 2022 World Cup host even as Swiss investigate FIFA officials

Several high-ranking soccer officials, including two vice-presidents of FIFA, were arrested by Swiss police on Wednesday.

If you want Qatar state contracts, give us flight slots, says airline CEO

Akbar Al Baker’s remarks come after the Dutch government said it will temporarily stop granting new slots at Schiphol to Gulf airlines.

QEWC, Mitsubishi to build Qatar’s biggest-ever power, water plant

The $3.2 billion plant at Umm Al Houl, 20 kms south of Doha, will provide 2,520MW of electricity and 136.5 million gallons per day of water.

Japan’s Mitsubishi, Tepco win $2.5bn Qatar gas plant bid

The 2.4 GW plant, located 20km south of Doha, is scheduled to begin operations in 2017.

UAE releases two Qataris sentenced for insulting local leaders

The UAE justified the pardon, saying that it wanted to smoothen its relationship with ally Qatar.

Amnesty report says 2022 FIFA World Cup host Qatar still failing migrant workers

The Gulf state denied the accusation, claiming several of the allegations were inaccurate.

Visa, FIFA sponsor, expresses “grave concern” over Qatar workers

The announcement came two days after the pressure groups renewed their call on FIFA sponsors to put pressure on the governing body over the issue.

Qatar Airways to fly A350 to Munich

Bavarian city set to become second German destination to have double-daily A350 flights

BBC journalist jailed in Qatar when reporting on labour conditions

The BBC’s crew was invited to Doha to film improved accommodation for migrant workers in the country, ahead of 2022 World Cup.

Qatar Petroleum to restructure following oil price fall

Earlier this year, QP said it would absorb its international unit, QPI, into its structure.

Etihad Airways says US carriers got $70bn in government aid

The claim follows US carriers’ allegations that Etihad, Emirates and Qatar Airways have received more than $40 billion in state subsidies.

Qatar Labours On As Reforms Fail To Take Shape

Despite promises to overhaul its labour laws to prevent the abuse of migrant workers, Qatar is yet to take firm action.

Qatar Airways Added $900m To The US In 2014, Says CEO

Akbar Al Baker once again refuted “baseless” subsidy claims, and called for the US government to continue its open skies agreement.

Al Jazeera Journalist Under Trial In Egypt Sues Employer For Negligence

Mohamed Fahmy spent more than 400 days in an Egyptian jail on charges of aiding a terrorist organisation.

Will Gulf Carriers Triumph Over US Airlines In The Subsidy Row?

Dto Gulf airlines really get unfair assistance from their governments, or are US carriers looking to stifle the competition?

Qatar Airways Eyes Stake In India’s IndiGo, Warns Airbus On A380neo

The airline chief said that Indigo would be Qatar Airways’ preferred choice if it wanted to invest in India.

Qatar Invites Oil Firms To Bid For Al-Shaheen Oilfield From Mid-2017

Qatar’s existing 25-year exploration and production-sharing agreement with Maersk Oil of Denmark expires in 2017.

Doha Says German TV Team Probing Qatar Labour Rights Lacked Permit

Reporter Florian Bauer as well as a cameraman and a sound engineer were detained as they filmed migrant workers in the capital Doha.

Qatar Airways To Launch Three New US Routes In 2016

The carrier also confirmed that it would add a second daily service to New York from March 1, 2016.

France, Qatar Sign $7bn Rafale Warplane, Missile Deal

The deal covers the sale of 24 Dassault Aviation-built Rafale fighter jets.

RBS Returns Qatar Banking licence, Country Head Departs

RBS, 79 per cent owned by the British government, is shrinking its corporate and institutional banking business in the Middle East.

France Says To Start Delivering Jets To Qatar From Mid-2018

Qatar had agreed to buy 24 Dassault Aviation-built Rafale fighter jets in a deal worth 6.3 billion euros.

Qatar Wealth Fund To Open New York Office As U.S. Portfolio Grows

The office opening is part of the fund’s strategy to shift its focus from Europe to Asia and the US.

France, Qatar Seal $7.05bn Rafale Fighter Jet Deal

The deal is reportedly for 24 Dassault Aviation-built Rafale planes with an option for 12 more.

Qatar’s Ooredoo Q1 Net Profit Falls 43%

The telecoms firm had reported declining profits in four of the previous six quarters.

Turkish Retailer Boyner Says Qatar’s Mayhoola To Buy $332m Stake

oyner Perakende is a subsidiary of Boyner Group, a non-food retail conglomerate.

Qatar’s Barwa Real Estate Q1 Net Profit Surges

Barwa made a net profit of QAR3.2 billion in the three months to March 31.

Qatar Navigation Says Q1 Net Profit Up 4% On Core Business Growth

Milaha’s core units – Maritime & Logistics, Gas & Petrochem and Offshore – posted a combined increase in profitability of 71 per cent year on year.

India Seeks First Cut In LNG Imports Under Qatar Deal

New Delhi plans to use a 10 per cent reduction permissible under a 25-year contract with Qatar’s RasGas.

Qatar Paid $26bn To Host World Cup – Report

The total included legitimate trade deals in the course of lobbying in the run up to the 2010 vote for the tournament, the UK’s Mail on Sunday said.