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Global demand to keep LNG prices high: QNB 22 Jun 2014 - 04:41 am

Doha: Qatar National Bank Group (QNB) said in its weekly report that the robust global demand on liquefied natural Gas (LNG) is likely...

RasGas showcases studies at WPC 21 Jun 2014 - 12:38 am

Hani Al Kharaz giving a presentation. Moscow: Three specialists from RasGas Company Limited (RasGas) showcased different studies conducted by RasGas delivering presentations on...

Energy sector reaffirms sustainability strategy 20 Jun 2014 - 12:22 am

Ministers, dignitaries and award winners at the ceremony. DOHA: H E Dr Mohamed bin Saleh Al Sada, the Minister of Energy and Industry,...

Barwa, Labregah agree on Barwa City share deal 20 Jun 2014 - 12:17 am

DOHA: Barwa Real Estate Company and Labregah Real Estate Company entered into a share sale and purchase agreement regarding the sale of Barwa...

Loans outpace deposits on global pick-up: QNB 19 Jun 2014 - 10:25 am

DOHA: The loan growth of banks in Qatar outpaced deposit growth in May. After posting a growth of 0.6 percent month-on-month (MoM) in...

Airline fares highest in 15 years 19 Jun 2014 - 10:20 am

Passengers check in for their flights at O’Hare International Airport yesterday in Chicago. US consumer prices increased in May by the largest amount...

Qatar top contributor to Kuwait FDI 19 Jun 2014 - 10:18 am

DOHA: With contributing a massive 65.6 percent of Kuwait’s total foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow into Kuwait, Qatar ranks top among all other...

Qatari tourists visiting Turkey up 19 Jun 2014 - 10:17 am

Doha: Turkey remains one of the most popular holiday destinations for Qataris as number of Qataris visiting Turkey increased by 46 percent during...

Vodafone Qatar revenue grows by 30pc 19 Jun 2014 - 04:41 am

Vodafone Qatar’s Chairman Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Thani Al Thani (centre) with other officials at the General Assembly. DOHA: Vodafone Qatar recorded a...

QE index rebounds, adds 70.96 points 19 Jun 2014 - 12:08 am

Doha: Qatar Exchange index gained 70.96 points, or 0.57 percent, yesterday to advance to 12,591.32 points from 12,520.36 on Tuesday. The volume of...

Qatar woos investors to logistic sector 18 Jun 2014 - 01:53 am

The Minister of Economy and Trade, H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim bin Mohamed Al Thani (centre); the Minister of Municipality and Urban...

RasGas delegation attends World Petroleum Congress 18 Jun 2014 - 01:52 am

H E Dr Mohamed bin Saleh Al Sada (second right), the Minister of Energy and Industry, with the RasGas team in Moscow. Doha:...

Alfardan Automobiles, QIB ink pact 18 Jun 2014 - 01:51 am

D Anand, General Manager, QIB’s Personal Banking Group and Mohammed Kandeel, Chief Operating Officer of Alfardan Group – Automotive Division after the pact....

Qapco unveils sustainability report 18 Jun 2014 - 01:51 am

Qapco, Vice-Chairman and CEO, Dr Mohammed Yousef Al Mulla (centre), with other employees after the release of the annual sustainability report. Doha: Qatar...

GDI bags QP’s QR1.27bn jack-up drilling rig contract 18 Jun 2014 - 01:46 am

DOHA: Gulf Drilling International Ltd QSC (GDI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Gulf International Services (GIS), announced that it has been awarded new...

Total starts 4D seismic survey 18 Jun 2014 - 01:44 am

DOHA: Total E&P Qatar has commenced a large-scale seismic acquisition survey in Al Khalij field Block 6, located 130km off the coast of...

Turkish Air holds Doha roadshow 18 Jun 2014 - 01:43 am

Doha: Turkish Airlines held a regional roadshow for travel agents in Qatar with The Andalusia Tourist Board and Malaga-Costa del Sol, announcing increasing...

Cofely Besix, Mannai in partnership deal 18 Jun 2014 - 01:43 am

Doha: Cofely Besix Facility Management LLC has recently acquired a 49 percent stake in a facility management company owned by Mannai Corporation, to...