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Anantara Opens New Luxury Island Resort In Doha

Banana Island Resort Doha is the group’s first property in Qatar.

Qatar Airways Flight Makes Unscheduled Landing Due To Unruly Passenger

The airport had earlier said the flight, which was headed to Doha, was diverted due to a minor medical issue.

Qatar Says Holders Of 32% Of Songbird’s Free Float Support Bid

Songbird’s management earlier this month said an offer from Qatar undervalued the London based-developer.

Qatar And Egypt Officials Discuss Reconciliation

Gulf states agreed in November to end a dispute with Qatar over its promotion of “Arab Spring” revolts.

Lau Family, Qatar To Boost Stakes In Lifestyle For $1bn

Qatar Investment Authority’s holding will total 22.8 per cent from purchasing 2.9 per cent of the company, a statement said.

Horse Racing-Goodwood In Lucrative 10-Year Deal With Qatar

More than two million pounds ($3.12 million) will be invested in eight key races at the south of England track, as per the deal.

Qatar Airways Set To Receive First A350

Doha carrier poised to receive Airbus’ latest model which will fly to Frankfurt from January

Qatar Oil Minister Says Market Experiencing “Temporary Correction”

Qatar’s oil minister said that the main reason for oil’s plunge in recent months was slow growth of the global economy and an increase in sources of supply.

Expat Residents Should Be Allowed Visa-Free Travel Across GCC – Official

The move will boost the GCC’s tourism industry, helping sectors such as aviation and hospitality.

FIFA’s Blatter: Only “An Earthquake” Will Stop Qatar From Hosting World Cup

The FIFA President said that both Qatar and Russia will retain their World Cup hosting rights even as the football governing body voted to publish Michael Garcia’s investigative report.

Egypt’s Sisi Meets Qatari Envoy, Signalling Possible Detente

Ties between Cairo and Doha deteriorated after Sisi removed the previous president Mohamed Mursi from power in July 2013 following mass protests against his rule.

Raytheon Wins $2.4bn Contract For Qatar Patriot System

The contract, announced by the U.S. Department of Defense, includes spare parts and is due to be completed by April 30, 2019.

Qatar Risks Losing World Cup Without Job Reform-Zwanziger

The official said that the Gulf state has not established an independent commission to monitor human rights across its construction sites.

Qatar Oil Minister Says Market Will Settle Eventually

The development of oil prices is being studied by individual countries, the official said.

Islamist Group Criticises Egypt Over Arrest Warrant For Cleric

Interpol this month issued a Red Notice alert for Sheikh Youssef al-Qaradawi in connection with several alleged offences including murder, arson, vandalism and theft.

Qatar’s Barwa Real Estate Wins $206m Warehouse Contract

The 25-year arrangement was awarded by state-owned Manateq.

Qatar Predicts Booming Economy In 2015 Despite Oil Price Slide

Despite the oil slump, the country’s wider economy is likely to be shielded by its fiscal strength, officials said.

Airbus A350 Delivery To Qatar Rescheduled For Dec 22

The handover of Airbus’ first mainly carbon-composite jet was originally scheduled for December 13.

Bahrain Can Veto Qatar F1 Race, Says Formula One Boss Ecclestone

ahrain became the first Middle East country to host a grand prix in 2004 and Abu Dhabi followed in 2009.

FIFA Committee To Be Asked To Vote On Publishing Garcia Report

So far, only a 42-page statement on the report has been published by FIFA ethics judge Hans-Joachim Eckert.

Songbird Says Too Early To Know Shareholder Intentions On $4bn Qatari Bid

Songbird Estates is the owner of London’s Canary Wharf financial district.

Qatari State Fund Katara Buys Lloyds’s 50% Stake In London Savoy Hotel

The five-star hotel is currently owned 50 per cent by Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal’s Kingdom Holding.

Airbus Says First Delivery Of A350 To Qatar Postponed

The new Airbus A350 was scheduled for delivery on Saturday, December 13.

Differences Persist Despite Unity Pledges At GCC’s “Happy Summit”

Differences still exist between the six GCC states over issues relating to Egypt, Libya and Iran.

Qatari Bid For Canary Wharf Owner Songbird Wins More Support

EMS Capital, which holds 3.2 per cent of Songbird’s free float said in a letter to the bidders that it intended to accept the latest offer.

U.S. Couple Formerly Held In Qatar Sues Husband’s Ex-Employer

The couple said that the company did not warn them about the hostility they could face as an interracial family living in Qatar.

Qatar Emir Urges Gulf Arab Solidarity Amid Regional Turmoil

The GCC members face chaos in Yemen, Syria and Iraq, political turmoil in Egypt, sectarian tensions and a falling oil price.

Qatar Plans Chicken IPO In 2015 To Resolve Poultry Meat Shortage

A chicken farm backed by Qatari investors will have capacity to produce 45 million kgs of chicken meat by 2018.

REVEALED: Top 10 Companies In Qatar In 2014

The biggest listed businesses in Qatar, valued by market capitalisation.

Madison Backs Qatari Bid For Canary Wharf Owner Songbird

The hostile move followed Songbird’s rejection of an initial $3.43 billion approach.