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Qatar Halts Mediation To Free Captive Lebanese Soldiers

Qatar, which has previously helped mediate the release of hostages held by Nusra, said its decision was based on the failure to secure the captives’ release.

Canary Wharf Owner Rebuffs New $4bn Bid From Qatar

Songbird Estates said the 350 pence per share offer from Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Brookfield Property Partners LP did not reflect the full value of the company.

Qatar Airways, Airbus Confirm First A350 XWB To Be Delivered On Dec 13

The first commercial service will be deployed on the route to Frankfurt from January 2015.

Qatar Airways To Launch A380 To Bangkok From December 5

The airline had initially planned to deploy the jumbo jet to the Thai capital from January 2015.

Qatar’s Emir Appoints New CEO At Wealth Fund Qatar Investment Authority

Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohamed bin Saud al-Thani, chairman of telecoms operator Ooredoo, has been made the CEO of QIA.

US Couple Leaves Qatar After Convictions Overturned In Child Death

The Huangs were arrested in January 2013 after an autopsy found their daughter died of dehydration and cachexia.

Qatar To See Boost In Mobile Internet Speeds As Ooredoo Launches 4G+

The network will deliver speeds of up to 225 Mbps, nearly double the average 4G speed in certain parts of Doha.

Qatar To Lift Travel Ban On US Couple In Child Death Case

US officials said that all the requirements have been met for Matthew and Grace Huang to leave the country.

Qatar’s Barwa Signs Deal To Sell Land Plots For $1.47bn

It said the buyer was a Qatari firm that was not a subsidiary of any listed company, but did not provide further details.

Qataris Leading Race For $900m Pepe Jeans Buyout

The clothing retailer, which is also selling its menswear brand Hackett, expects binding offers in around three weeks.

Doha Bank Shareholders Approve India Assets Buy

HSBC Bank Oman said in April it had agreed to the sale of its Indian business to Doha Bank.

Qatar Court Overturns Conviction Of US Parents In Death Of Adopted Girl

The Huangs were arrested in January 2013 after their 8-year-old daughter, Gloria, died unexpectedly.

Gulf Stock Markets Bleed After OPEC Lets Oil Slide

Saudi Arabia’s bourse took the biggest hit, dropping 4.8 per cent to 8,625 points, its lowest close since early January.

Asia Will Feel Positive Impact Of Qatar 2022 – Official

Hassan Al Thawadi assured Asian Football Confederation members they too would also feel the positive affects of a first World Cup in the Middle East.

FIFA Scandal: New Allegations Against Russia, Qatar World Cup Bids

The UK’s Sunday Times newspaper revealed fresh corruption allegations detailing how votes were reportedly bought and sold.

Vodafone Qatar Scraps Bid For Broadband Firm

In October, Vodafone Qatar announced it had reached a non-binding agreement to buy QNBN.

Egypt Repays $2.5bn Deposit To Qatar

The payment brings the amount Egypt has returned to Qatar to $6 billion, leaving $500 million outstanding.

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince In Qatar To Seal Reconciliation Before Summit

The UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain agreed at an emergency meeting on Nov. 16 to return their ambassadors to Qatar.

Pakistan In Talks With Qatar About LNG Imports In 2015

Nearly half of Pakistan’s electricity is generated by gas.

Qatar Runs Covert Desert Training Camp For Syrian Rebels

Syrian rebel sources said training in Qatar has included rebels affiliated to the “Free Syrian Army” from northern Syria.

2022 World Cup: New $1.6bn Hotel, Expo Centre Planned In Doha

The 1000-room Silver Pearl Hotel, designed by New York–based M. Castedo Architects, will be located offshore near Doha.

Commercial Bank Of Qatar Group CEO Resigns, Appointed Board Advisor

Andrew Stevens had been with CBQ, Qatar’s second-largest lender by assets, for 25 years.

Dassault Silent On Report Of Imminent Rafale Sale To Qatar

Europe 1 radio said such a deal would be worth 2.5 billion euros and could help unblock other negotiations.

Stock News: UAE, Qatar Rise On Positive Backdrop, MSCI Adjustments

Qatar’s index rose 0.3 per cent while Abu Dhabi’s benchmark edged up 0.1 per cent.

Qatar Insurance $250m Convertible To State Fund Get Shareholder Nod

The five-year note, which can be converted after three years into shares, will represent around five per cent of the firm’s current share capital.

FIFA Ethics Chiefs Agree Next Step For 2018/2022 Report

FIFA’s ethics committee earlier announced that there were no grounds to reopen the bidding process which led to Russia and Qatar getting the tournaments.

Egypt’s Sisi Says Pardon For Al Jazeera Journalists “Being Discussed”

The three journalists have been jailed for nearly a year on charges of aiding a “terrorist organisation”.

Saudi Arabia Leans On Gulf States To Close Ranks As Region Boils

Regional concerns such as Iran’s impending nuclear deal and growing security threats from the region have helped mitigate the widening rift between GCC members, analysts say.

Qatari Fund QIA Says Change In Oil Prices Won’t Affect Investment

Qatar Investment Authority, the Gulf state’s sovereign wealth fund, has a long term strategy, its CEO said.

Qatar 2022 World Cup: FIFA Whistleblower Says ‘Living In Fear’

Phaedra Al-Majid, a former employee of the Qatar 2022 bid, accused the Gulf country of corruption.