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Qatar Unveils Dhow-Inspired Stadium Amid World Cup Controversy

As per the blueprint, the stadium will have shaded spectator stands cooled between 24 and 28C and a natural grass pitch cooled to 26C.

Boeing-Qatar Airways: A Dreamy Relationship?

Following the grounding of the 787 Dreamliner this year, Boeing’s relationship with Qatar Airways’ Akbar Al Baker is back on track, but there is no room for further mistakes.

Fifa Rules Out Co-Hosting 2022 World Cup

Sepp Blatter also ruled out holding the Qatar tournament in January-February out of respect for the Winter Olympics.

Ivory Coast Nears Completion Of LNG Deal With Qatar

Ivory Coast announced plans in March to build a regasification and storage unit.

Qatari Fund Invests In BlackBerry Debt Offer

The smartphone maker abandoned plans on Monday to sell itself sparking a 16 per cent drop in its share price.

Revealed: Top 5 Companies In Qatar 2013

The biggest businesses in Qatar, valued by market capital.

New Qatar Emir Takes Aim At Inflation, Corruption

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani showed sensitivity to issues that could become politically controversial in the tiny but wealthy state.

New Qatar Spending Rules To Avoid State Debt Overload

Qatar’s planned spending over the next decade could destabilise the economy by inflating real estate prices and saddling companies with excessive debt.

Qatar Airways Launching Hangzhou Flights

Airline prepares to launch its seventh Chinese destination in 10 years.

S&P Dow Jones To Upgrade UAE, Qatar To Emerging Market Status

The UAE’s current foreign ownership limit of 49 per cent is satisfactory and there is an expectation that it will be relaxed in coming years.

Qatar Fund Builds Small Stakes In BofA, Samsung

The fund has a stake worth about $1 billion in Bank of America, while its Samsung stake is worth between $200-$300 million.

Ooredoo’s Third-Quarter Profit Plunges 58%

Analysts polled by Reuters had expected only a 12 per cent drop in Ooredoo’s third-quarter profit.

Qatar Exchange Demands More Foreign Investment To Boost IPOs

The limits on foreign ownership of individual stocks have become obstacles to growth as the Gulf’s capital markets gradually become more international.

Qatar Airways Says A350 Delivery On Schedule

The A350, designed to compete with Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner and the larger Boeing 777, staged its maiden flight in June.

Qatar Airways To Begin Flights To DWC, Sharjah

Starting from 1 March 2014, the carrier will fly twice daily flights into both destinations.

Dubai Hotels Surge Ahead As Doha Hotels Slow Down

As Dubai hotels continue to cash in on strong demand, room rates in Doha are falling due to stiff price competition.

Qatari Emir’s Daughter Tops Global Art Power List

Sheikha al-Mayassa al-Thani, who heads the Qatar Museums Authority, was chosen for her willingness to spend at a rate estimated to be $1 billion a year.

Gulf Funds May Take Stake In EDF’s UK Nuclear Project

French utility EDF is spending $26 billion to build two nuclear reactors at Hinkley Point in the UK

Qatar National Bank To Sell Dual-Tranche Bond

QNB will issue three-year floating rate notes

Qatari Poet Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Insulting Emir

Muhammad Ibn al-Dheeb al-Ajami praised the Arab Spring revolts that toppled four authoritarian leaders.

Qatar’s Ooredoo Eyes Major Bourse Listing

Ooredoo shares listed on the Qatar Exchange are up 34 per cent this year, but remain 8.6 per cent below a 2005 peak.

Qatar Airways To Launch Miami Route

Doha carrier will become the first Gulf carrier to fly to the Florida city.

Qatar Islamic Bank Misses Q3 Forecasts As Profit Drops 12.4%

The bank made a net profit of $94.8 million in the three months to Sept. 30.

Boeing, Qatar Airways Are In A Kind Of “Marriage” – Senior Exec

Exclusive: Boeing’s relationship with the airline is “very strong” despite all the Dreamliner issues, says Marty Bentrott, VP sales at Boeing.

Qatar National Bank Posts 14.3% Profit Jump

QNB posted a net profit of QAR2.4 billion for the three months to September 30

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GCC Markets Grow Due To Economic Diversification

The UAE is expected to grow strongly owing to the recovery of sectors like financial services and construction.

Qatar’s Doha Bank Seeks Shareholder Nod For $549m Tier 1 Notes Sale

The lender is planning to hike its paid-up capital by 50 per cent.

Qatar Petroleum Plans Global Expansion Drive

An expansion abroad would likely see the state-owned company buying assets abroad.

Qatari 2022 Allegations Response Weak – Trade Unions

Britain’s Guardian newspaper reported last week that dozens of Nepali workers had died on building sites.

Qatar Financial Regulator Proposes Streamlining Share Acquisition Rules

Currently even small percentage movements in ownership have to be reported to the authority.