New ESG Intelligence Report on Qatar Shows How the Country Is Addressing Environment and Social Chal ...
Oxford Business Group and Lulu Group International team up to produce latest research tool on Qatar’s sustainable economic transition Doha, August 2022: A new environmental, social and governance (ESG) intelligence report, produced by Oxford Business Group (OBG) in partnership with Lulu Group International, maps out how ......Read More
Qatar's Universities Provide World-Class Education for Students in the Region
Qatar Tourism in collaboration with Qatar Foundation and Qatar University launched an education campaign to showcase to students, parents, counsellors and educators in the GCC region the country’s esteemed university offering and the benefits of choosing to study in Qatar. A young and multi-faceted country, Qatar recognises the ......Read More
New Carnegie Mellon Research Project uses AI to optimize Qatar farming
Grant from Qatar National Research Fund will help develop next generation greenhouse technologyAugust 16, 2022: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, is launching a new research project that will optimize the operations of greenhouses in Qatar. The project is supported by a National Priorities ......Read More
QIC Named “Domestic General Insurer” & “Auto Insurance Initiative” of The Year in Qatar At Insurance ...
QIC’s newest recognition reflects the company’s success in leading the change of general insurance in Qatar through introducing innovative products and services that best respond to the needs of customers over the past 12 monthsDoha, Qatar - 16 August 2022: Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), the largest insurance company in the MENA ......Read More
beIN SPORTS and Twitter Partner ahead of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 TM
Twitter secures official content from every match to share with MENA-based fans throughout the tournament UAE, 15 August 2022: beIN MEDIA GROUP and its flagship channel beIN SPORTS, the official broadcaster of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has partnered with Twitter to share bespoke content throughout the world’s biggest football event, which kicks off in Qatar on 20 November 2022.beIN SPORTS will be sharing content for regional audiences across Twitter, highlighting the biggest moments throughout the tournament and providing brands and marketers with association opportunities via Twitter Amplify sponsorship. Each match will be highlighted through content clips, one match recap and an in-studio analysis, aired through the beIN ......Read More
QIB Announces Third Misk Account Millionaire
Mr. Ahmad Abdulla Al-Malki announced as third Millionaire winner in this latest edition of Misk Account DrawDoha, Qatar – 15, August 2022: Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) is pleased to announce the third millionaire winner of its highly anticipated Misk Account draw. The draw was held in the presence of official representatives from the ......Read More
Doha Festival City Hosts the Ministry of Education and Higher Education's Annual “Back to School” Ca ...
A wide range of activities are available for Mall visitors targeting kindergarten and school students to help children and parents alike usher in the new schoolyear with confidenceDoha, Qatar – 15, August 2022: Doha Festival City, Qatar's one and only choice for shopping, dining, and entertainment, launches an exciting new addition ......Read More
Dukhan Bank Announces the August Draw Winners of its Thara'a Savings Account Prize
Doha, Qatar – 13, August 2022 – Dukhan Bank announced the names of the most recent round of draw winners for Thara’a, its Shariah compliant savings account, at the Bank’s headquarters. As the draw results showed, the bank clients Adel Bazuhair and Ali Al-Malki each won a cash prize of 10,000 Qatari Riyals.Also, a ......Read More
Carnegie Mellon and Qatar University Win National Programming Competition
Teams qualify for regional competition in EgyptTeams from Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) and Qatar University took the top two spots at the 2022 Qatar Collegiate Programming Competition (QCPC). Both teams will advance to the regional competition, held in Egypt in December. The competition was hosted by CMU-Q, a Qatar Foundation ......Read More
It's Your Story, Wear it your Way
New for 2022, Pandora presents even more ways to style your charms, with versatile Pandora Moments charm holders designed to fit effortlessly into your day-to-day lifestyle.With our new charms and innovative charm holders, you can express all sides of your story and carry it with you, wherever you go.“We want people to style what they love ......Read More
Summer Is Not over yet with Qatar Calendar's August Edition
With a few more weeks left to the summer holidays, Doha residents can take part in a plethora of indoor and outdoor activities as showcased by Qatar Calendar’s latest edition (qatarcalendar.com). With football tournaments, summer programs for the little ones and the opening of the much-anticipated Lusail Stadium, a case of rising football ......Read More
HPE Appoints Savio Ibrahim to Lead the Company's Operations in Qatar
Doha, Qatar - August 09, 2022: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced that Savio Ibrahim has been appointed as Country Manager for Qatar. Savio is responsible for delivering unique, open and intelligent technology solutions as a service, with offerings spanning Cloud Services, Compute, High Performance Computing & AI, ......Read More
New WCM-Q Program Teaches young Qatari Scientists Key Lab Skills
Doha – August 8, 2022: Ten ambitious college students with an interest in research gained a solid foundation in hands-on laboratory skills thanks to a new training program launched by Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). The students spent a week working in WCM-Q’s state-of-the-art laboratories learning key practical skills from ......Read More
Baladna Signs Shareholder Agreement to Establish an Integrated Dairy Farming Business in Malaysia
Joint venture with FGV Holdings Berhad and Touch GroupDoha, Qatar, 06 August 2022: Baladna has entered into a conditional shareholders’ agreement (Conditional SHA) with Malaysian companies FGV Holdings Berhad (FGV) and Touch Group Holdings Sdn Bhd (TGH), to develop an integrated dairy farming business in Malaysia.Expected to be commercially operational by 2025, the project will produce 100 million litres of fresh milk per annum within the first three years and is expected to reach 300 million litres of fresh milk within 10 years. Based on Baladna’s highly successful “grass to glass” concept, the joint venture will be fully integrated, from crop production to feeding the cows, to the processing and sale of the highest quality fresh milk. The agreement was ......Read More
QIC Group Net Profit Rises to QAR 401 Million in H1 2022
Doha, 08 August 2022: Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the Middle East North African (MENA) region, registered a strong net profit of QAR 401 million for the first half (H1) of this year ending 30 June 2022. The Group’s robust results was driven by the solid performance of its domestic and MENA operations, ......Read More
Qatar Launches World-Class Specialist Programme to Upskill Global Travel Trade Partners
• Qatar Specialist Programme will enhance participants’ skills and knowledge of Qatar’s tourism offerings Doha, Qatar - 8, August 2022: Qatar Tourism has launched a new, interactive online training course – Qatar Specialist Programme - designed to enhance its global travel trade partners’ knowledge of ......Read More
Carnegie Mellon Receives Grants for AI Research into Key Areas for Qatar
CMU-Q researchers tackle three new projects supported by Qatar National Research FundCarnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, will be using expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) to address the priorities of food sustainability, energy sustainability, and Arabic language proficiency in three new grants ......Read More
QIC Group Hosts Long Service Awards
Doha – Qatar: Qatar Insurance Group, the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, celebrated its long-serving employees at an awards ceremony held earlier this week. Colleagues with 5, 10, 15 and 20 years of service were presented with certificates and trophies of appreciation at QIC Group’s headquarters in West ......Read More
Qatar Post Launches COVID-19 Stamps to Honor those that Served the Community during the Global Epide ...
Doha, Qatar – 03, August 2022: The Qatar Postal Services Company - Qatar Post has issued a set of special-edition COVID-19 postage stamps in honor of all frontline workers, such as medical and health care staff, police and military personnel, and postal workers, who provided their essential services to the community members during the global pandemic (COVID-19) crisis. This set comes within Qatar Post's efforts to monitor and document historical events and highlight Qatar’s key achievements in addition to important and national occasions, as postage stamps are one of the rapidly spreading means of communication.The COVID-19 stamps set consists of two stamps worth QAR 7 and an envelope for the first day issue at QAR 8, and the folder itself will be sold to the ......Read More
WCM-Q Course Promotes use of Simulations in Healthcare Education'
Doha – August 2, 2022: WCM-Q launched its inaugural course on designing and debriefing effective simulations drawing upon the updated Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best PracticeTM.The course directors were Dr. Stella Major, associate professor of family medicine in clinical medicine, Mr. Joshua Vognsen, simulation education specialist ......Read More
WCM-Q Course Promotes Use of Simulations in Healthcare Education
Doha – August 2, 2022: WCM-Q launched its inaugural course on designing and debriefing effective simulations drawing upon the updated Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best PracticeTM.The course directors were Dr. Stella Major, associate professor of family medicine in clinical medicine, Mr. Joshua Vognsen, simulation education specialist ......Read More
DC Aviation Al-Futtaim Sees an Increase in Enquiries for Private Jets to Doha ahead of 2022 FIFA Wor ...
Dubai, UAE - August 02, 2022: DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) has seen a surge in requests for private jets to Doha as football fever kicks in ahead of this year’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar. To accommodate the huge volume of requests and to make travel more convenient, DCAF will make available aircraft ranging from the very light and ......Read More
CMU-Q Officially Welcomes Class of 2026
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, held a formal convocation ceremony to officially welcome more than 120 first-year students of the Class of 2026. Members of the CMU-Q senior administration, faculty, staff, students and alumni were present for the ceremony, which was also live streamed.Michael ......Read More
Doha Festival City Launches Exclusive Back to School Celebrations with a Host of Edutainment Activit ...
The Mall’s ‘Festival Academy’ will feature a wide selection of educational and entertainment activities designed for all the familyDoha, Qatar – 30 July 2022: Doha Festival City, Qatar's one and only choice for shopping, dining and entertainment, is pleased to announce the launch of its latest Back to School campaign ......Read More
An Icon in Solid Gold
July 29, 2022: For AW22, the Pandora Signature collection welcomes the arrival of 14k solid gold jewellery for the first time. Inspired by the iconic Pandora Signature I-D bangle’s curved elements and architectural lines, the new collection pieces embodies this aesthetic but are reimagined in slimmer silhouettes, made possible by the ......Read More
WCM-Q Alumni Return to Offer Career Advice to Medical Students
Doha – July 28, 2022: Three graduates of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) now working as physicians in Qatar and the US returned to the college to offer advice to help medical students plan their career paths. Radiologist Dr. Jehan Al Rayahi of Sidra Medicine joined dermatologist Dr. Sara Alkhawaga of Hamad Medical Corporation ......Read More
Snoonu and Qatar Stars League (QSL) Announced the Renewal of their Agreement Ahead of the 2022-2023 ...
Doha, Qatar - 26th of July: Qatar’s leading tech startup, Snoonu, renewed their partnership with Qatar Stars League on the sidelines of the 2022-2023 Season Launch ceremony on Tuesday, 26th July 2022, at the City Center Rotana Hotel, Doha. Mr. Hamad Al Hajri, Founder and CEO of Snoonu, said, “We’re delighted to renew our ......Read More
QR 114.8 million, GWC H1 2022 Net Profit
Doha – Qatar: Gulf Warehousing Company QPSC (GWC), Qatar’s leading logistics and supply chain solutions provider, reported Net Profits of QR 114.8 million, during the six-month period ending on 30 June 2022. The company also achieved Total Revenues of QR 719 million for the same period, while Earnings Per Share stood at 0.20 Qatari ......Read More
Electrifying Qatar: Audi Middle East Completes First Training of High Voltage Experts in the Region
Audi Middle East boosts e-tron readiness in the region by certifying its technicians in Qatar MIDDLE EAST. (26 JULY, 2022) — Audi Middle East has completed High Voltage Expert (HVE) training for technicians in Qatar, boosting the German manufacturer’s electric mobility readiness in the Middle East. The training was fully ......Read More
Doha Festival City and Hamad Medical Corporation Collaborate to Raise Awareness on the Importance of ...
Under the umbrella of its #FestivalCares initiatives, Doha Festival City is hosting an organ donation drive and awareness campaign led by Hamad Medical Corporation’s Organ Donation CentreDoha, Qatar – 26, July 2022: Doha Festival City, Qatar's one and only international choice for shopping, dining, and entertainment, is ......Read More
Qatar's Corrupted Officials will Initiate their Plan of Terror Soon
For years now, Qatar’s corrupted officials have manifested a program that is designed to bring chaos to the world, such program that is infused with extremism, terrorism, and trepidation. To control the world through creation of fear in the hearts of citizens around the world, such terror that is designed to entangle every ......Read More
First Finance Unveils Home Finance Campaign with QAR 200,000 Cash Reward
Doha, Qatar – 25, July 2022: First Finance Company, has announced the launch of its latest home finance campaign, which will run until October 30, 2022.With the new campaign, First Finance Company new and existing customers will receive a QAR 200,000 cash reward when they apply for home financing worth QAR 2 million and ......Read More
WCM-Q Welcomes New Class of Future Doctors with Orientation Program
Doha – July 24, 2022: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has inducted its new class of trainee physician-scientists to the college with a three-day orientation program which concluded with an opening exercises ceremony. This year’s intake brings 49 new medical students to WCM-Q, 47 of whom were promoted after completing the ......Read More
The Business Year Gears up to Launch its 8th Annual Publication on Qatar, with a Special Focus on th ...
Standfirst: The Business Year is set to launch its eighth annual publication on the Qatari economy, The Business Year: Qatar 2022, World Cup Special EditionDoha, July 21, 2022—The Business Year (TBY), a global media group that has been providing investors, businesses, and governments with first-hand insights into the world’s most ......Read More
Qatar's Exclusive Real Estate Investment Firm Alford Hughes Launches Art Initiative to Support Qatar ...
The initiative follows a previous collaboration with Qatari artist Bothayna al Muftah whose prominent works include the official poster for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 to support the launch of the Global Investor GuideDoha, Qatar - 18 July 2022: Alford Hughes, Qatar's most exclusive network for international real estate invest ......Read More
FIFA World Cup is Set to Boost Qatar's Economy
With Qatar’s economy booming, PRO Partner Group can assist in setting up your business18 July 2022, Dubai - Qatar’s successful bid to host the FIFA World Cup has accelerated development in critical sectors of the economy, including travel and tourism, hospitality and infrastructure. Most predictions estimate that over one million visitors will arrive in Qatar for the event, generating approximately QAR 66 billion for the country by 2025. The event will also be a catalyst for supporting Qatar's National Vision 2030. For many of the visitors arriving in the country for the games, it will be the first time they visit Doha and perhaps even the Middle East; hence it is an enormous opportunity for Qatar to showcase its culture, hospitality and everything it can offer ......Read More
5 Things to know if you're Planning a Long Weekend in Qatar
What’s not to love about a long weekend? An extra day off after your busy weekly schedule of appointments, meetings and commitments just to reset and relax. For the well-heeled traveller, it’s a perfect opportunity to change scenes, explore new places and make friends with new faces.With a few long weekends on the horizon, here are ......Read More
LNG Expansion and 2022 FIFA World Cup Legacy Plans Explored in Latest Report on Qatar
Oxford Business Group launches new analysis of country’s economic development and investment opportunities Doha, July 2022: Qatar’s efforts to leverage its abundant natural gas resources and its status as host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup to develop a diversified, knowledge-based economy are mapped out in a new report just produced ......Read More
Doha Festival City Concludes its Spectacular Summer Festival 2022 with Great Success
This year’s Summer Festival was attended by a great number of visitors, having garnered rave reviews from customers as one of the most visited destinations this summer Doha, Qatar – 17July 2022: Doha Festival City, Qatar's one and only choice for shopping, dining, and entertainment, concluded its Summer Festival ......Read More
Dukhan Bank Releases Financial Statements for the First Half of 2022
• Dukhan Bank records 27% increase in the net profit Doha-Qatar, 18 July 2022 - Dukhan Bank has announced its financial results for the first half of 2022 recording a net profit of QAR 745 million, representing a 27% increase compared to the first half of 2021 net profit of QAR 586 million. The total income for the six months ......Read More
LG Releases Preliminary Earnings for Second-Quarter 2022
July 15, 2022 — LG Electronics Inc. (LG) announced its preliminary earnings results for the second quarter of 2022.LG reported revenues of KRW 19.5 trillion in the second quarter of 2022, 15 percent higher than the same quarter the previous year. Operating profit for the second quarter was KRW 791.7 billion, expected to be 12 percent lower ......Read More
Doha Festival City and Qatar Charity Collaborate to Provide Aid to Somalia
Under the umbrella of its #FestivalCares ongoing CSR programme, Qatar’s one and only choice for shopping, dining, and entertainment collaborated with Qatar Charity to collect aid for Somalia Doha, Qatar – 11, July 2022: Doha Festival City, Qatar's one and only choice for shopping, dining, and entertainment, collaborated ......Read More
Al Najada Hotel Unveils its Eid Al Adha Offers
To relish the exquisite ambiance and indulge in the best stay experience Doha, Qatar – 7, July 2022: Al Najada Doha, the iconic destination at the heart of Doha, announced the launch of its exclusive stay and dinner buffet offers on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. Through the introduced offers, Al Najada Hotel seeks ......Read More
Summer College Preview Program returns to Carnegie Mellon Qatar
CMU-Q hosts first summer high school program since 2019Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, is hosting the first Summer College Preview Program in the CMU-Q building since the pandemic began. Nearly 70 high school students are spending two weeks exploring university life and learning about the ......Read More
MEEZA Continues Celebrating Multiple Achievements as Cisco Partner
• MEEZA receives Cisco’s ‘Public Sector Partner of the Year’ award in Qatar• MEEZA maintains Cisco Gold Integrator Partner certification for 2022-2023• MEEZA achieves its sixth Cisco specialization in ‘Customer Experience’ DOHA, Qatar, July, 2022: MEEZA, Qatar’s prominent Managed and ......Read More
Al Meera Distributes Reusable Shopping Bags to Celebrate International Plastic Free Day 2022
Doha, Qatar - 05 July 2022: Al Meera Consumer Goods Company celebrated the International Plastic Free Day 2022 by replacing shopping plastic bags with reusable ones on July 3, 2022. This comes in line with Al Meera Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program as a national leading retailer, in continuation of its efforts to spread ......Read More
Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels Launch its Exclusive Eid Al Adha Offers
Doha, Qatar – 4 July 2022: Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels, the five-star designer collection of boutique hotels, characterized by its sheer opulence and royal heritage is pleased to unveil its impressive stay offers on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. The newly introduced offers aim to share the local communities their celebrations during this ......Read More
Doha Festival City Welcomes Exclusively Fifty One East's New Concept Store
Qatar’s one and only Mall of choice expands on its extensive luxury retail offering, bringing shoppers a range of bespoke watches and jewellery Doha, Qatar – 4 July 2022: Doha Festival City, Qatar's one and only mall of choice for shopping, dining, and entertainment, has opened the first to market Fifty One East Watches & ......Read More
A Stylish Summer Getaway at Mandarin Oriental, Doha
4, July 2022 - Mandarin Oriental, Doha is celebrating summer with an array of refreshing experiences, designed to offer an unforgettable city getaway. Whether travelling for a romantic break or a family holiday, there is so much to do at one of Doha’s most sought-after destinations. Located in trendy Msheireb Downtown Doha, Mandarin ......Read More
Zulal Wellness Resort Unveils New Serenity Beauty Retreat
The Serenity Beauty Retreat will help guests replenish their inner beauty with the help of five different packagesDoha, Qatar – 2 July 2022 Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, the region’s largest holistic wellness resort and the world's first contemporary showcase of Traditional Arabic & Islamic Medicine (TAIM), announced the launch of its new, signature Serenity Beauty Retreat, aimed at supporting guests to rediscover and renew themselves and bring out their inner glow.Zulal Wellness Resort’s Serenity Beauty Retreat is based on the resort’s philosophy which adopts a complete approach to beauty where physical appearance reflects the deeper levels of the mind, body, and soul and where we work on inner and outer aesthetic appearance in the belief that ......Read More
Snoonu Launches No Riders Under the Sun 2.0
Doha, Qatar, July 01, 2022 - Snoonu is glad to announce the relaunch of its initiative called “No Riders Under the sun” Through this initiative, Snoonu pursues, for the second consecutive year, its measures to protect the working conditions of delivery riders as temperatures continue to spike in the country. Initially ......Read More
Disney X Pandora: Born to Stand Out
June 30, 2022: This summer, the Pandora universe will officially expand to include a new collection with globally renowned animation studios, Disney Pixar. Showcasing stories of shared emotions, attitudes and points of views, Disney and Pixar is the perfect match for the collaboration with Pandora.The new collaboration will feature styles ......Read More
Qatar brings Global Photography App, ‘Explorest,' to the Middle East
• Visitors can now discover more than 75 locations in Qatar• App’s Qatar Location Insights unlocked for the first 12 months Following the successful launch of Explorest in some of the world’s most photographed cities including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghai, Qatar Tourism has ......Read More
Dukhan Bank Receives 9 Accolades at MEED's Excellence Banking Awards 2022.
- Best Private Bank in Qatar- MENA Private Banker of the year- MENA Digital Bank of the year- MENA Most Innovative Bank of the yearDoha, June 29, 2022: Middle East Economic Digest (MEED) crowned Dukhan Bank’s distinguished efforts in providing private banking services and its leadership in enriching the digital banking experience for its ......Read More
Doha Festival City Partners with Al Daayen Municipality and Monoprix to Raise Awareness for “World F ...
The Mall took part of this year’s celebration of this major occasion with an engaging initiative to raise awareness and highlight its continuous efforts and commitment to the highest standards of food safetyDoha, Qatar – 28, June 2022: Doha Festival City, Qatar's one and only choice for shopping, dining, and entertainment, ......Read More
Park Hyatt Doha Unveils Eid Al-Adha Packages and Special Offers
Families and friends are invited to celebrate Eid Al-Adha at Qatar’s luxury retreat nestled in the city’s cultural hub, Msheireb Downtown Doha, to enjoy an array of exciting offers this summer. Doha, 28 June 2022 – Park Hyatt Doha, a luxury hospitality pioneer and sophisticated luxury retreat in the cultural heart of the ......Read More
Healthcare Professionals Boost Research Skills with WCM-Q course
Doha – June 27, 2022: Healthcare professionals in Qatar enhanced their understanding of qualitative research thanks to a course delivered by the Division of Continuing Professional Development at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q).The five-day course demonstrated the merit of using qualitative research in clinical settings, where it can ......Read More
Qatar Airways Cargo Announces Chapter 4 of WeQare – Diversity
Qatar Airways Cargo dedicates Chapter 4 of its WeQare sustainability initiative to the 2,873 diverse individuals who are the face and heart of the airline, and the main reason for its success. DOHA, Qatar: For Qatar Airways Cargo diversity is a strength. Its employees, are all different in skills, age, race, gender, religious beliefs, experience, and much more but are serving the commune values of the carrier. United in their individualism, they strive to give their customers the top quality service that makes Qatar Airways Cargo the world's number one cargo airline. "Strength in numbers is one thing – whether this is revenue figures or number of employees. Yet, the true strength, the core, and the success of a company is made up ......Read More
QIC's InsturTech MENA Summit 2022
- QIC Group’s Insurtech MENA Summit 2022 gathered 40 + speakers and 250 leaders of technology companies, investors and innovators from the region and around the world. - Al Mannai: Six promising examples of startups harnessing new technologies for improved customer service in the region. DOHA, Qatar, Sunday June 26, 2022: The InsurTech MENA Summit 2022 marked a seminal moment in insurance change, drawing attention to the rising importance of insurance industry partnerships. In this first of its kind event in the region - organized by Qatar Insurance Group, the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, in partnership with Deloitte, Google Cloud, QIC Digital Venture Partner (QIC DVP) and Qatar Financial Centre - hundreds of technology leaders, ......Read More
Qatar Banks could be ‘Trail-Blazers' for World-Leading Payments System
Banks in Qatar could act as trail-blazers for a world-leading, fraud-inhibiting, super-fast global payments system fit for the next century, if they seize the opportunity being offered by a UK-headquartered fintech business. DigiDoe launched operations in Doha this week and is targeting banks in the Middle East as part of its plan to revolutionise the world’s out-dated payments infrastructure.Designed from scratch, DigiDoe’s patented multi-factor biometric-based anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud prevention solution provides a secure, tailor-made, AI-driven platform for financial institutions and central bank digital currencies (CBDC).Tony Hajjar, recently appointed as DigiDoe’s Head of Operations, Qatar, said: “DigiDoe has created a pioneering, next ......Read More
Doha Festival City and Al Daayen Municipality Mark “World Environment Day” with a Joint Recycling In ...
As part of its ongoing #FestivalCares corporate social responsibility programme, Doha Festival City hosted a recycling initiative organised by the Al Daayen Municipality where guests were given the chance to claim rewards for their sustainable habitsThe event also hosted a dedicated children’s event where young visitors enjoyed a colouring ......Read More
‘Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg': Interview with H.E. Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Minister ...
H.E. Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Minister of Finance, State of Qatar, will give a live-interview on the sidelines of the second ‘Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg’, which has welcomed over 75 mainstage speakers and more than 500 heads of state and business leaders over the last three days in Doha and virtually....Read More
Day 2 of the ‘Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg' Tackles the Future of Globalization and th ...
The second ‘Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg’ opened yesterday, under the high patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar. The Forum will convene over 75 mainstage speakers and more than 500 heads of state and business leaders to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges, through the lens of the Middle East. Highlights from the Day 2 sessions include: ● Opening address from His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar [video link] Highlights from Session One: Equalizing the Global Recovery • In Conversation with Prime Minister Garibashvili: H.E. Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia, in conversation with John ......Read More
WCM-Q Grand Rounds Explores the Impact of Literacy on Health
Doha – June 21, 2022: The impact of literacy on the health and wellbeing of individuals and the public as a whole was discussed at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s Grand Rounds.Ms. Jamie Gray, associate librarian and director of the Distributed eLibrary at WCM-Q, explained what is understood by the term ‘health literacy’ and ......Read More
Elon Musk Speaks on Tesla Supply Chain and Twitter Aspirations at ‘Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by ...
Elon Musk, leader of SpaceX, Tesla, Neuralink and The Boring Company, sat down with John Micklethwait, Editor-in-Chief at Bloomberg, at the second ‘Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg’, which opened yesterday under the high patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar. As part of session one of the Forum on ‘Equalizing the Global Recovery’, Musk highlighted: • “My aspiration for Twitter is to be as inclusive as possible. That it is an appealing system to use. Ideally, I would like to get 80 percent of North America and half the world on Twitter; that means it must be something appealing. Generally, the approach of Twitter should be to let people say what they want within the bounds of the law. ......Read More
ADRIFT Anda, by Celebrity Chef David Myers, Opens at Le Royal Meridien Doha
Myers brings honest Italian food to the heart of DohaDoha-Qatar - 21, June 2022: ADRIFT Anda, the new Italian restaurant concept created by Michelin star-rated Chef David Myers - known to foodies worldwide as Gypsy Chef - opened yesterday at Le Royal Méridien Doha, the timelessly chic hotel located in the heart of Lusail.This week, ......Read More
Zulal Wellness Resort Invites Guests for a Soothing Mental Wellness and Emotional Detox Summer Retre ...
Guests are invited to experience a new type of retreat that will support their recovery from stress and improve their coping skills with physical and emotional strainDoha, Qatar – 20 June 2022: Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, the region’s largest holistic wellness resort and the world's first contemporary showcase ......Read More
Snoonu Launched Chill Spots to Ensure Riders' Health and Safety during the Summer
“Chill Spots” around Doha enable all delivery bike drivers to rest and cool down between deliveries Doha, Qatar - 19 June 2022: Qatar's leading tech start-up, Snoonu, launched Snoonu-branded “Chill Spots” for bike riders to rest and rehydrate in areas covering all Doha as part of its commitment to staff ......Read More
Superstar Ragheb Alama Enthralls Audience at Live Concert in Mall of Qatar
Mall of Qatar hosted acclaimed Lebanese star Ragheb Alama at a special concert at the Oasis stage on Thursday, 16th of June.The concert witnessed a huge turnout, as the superstar presented a bouquet of his songs loved by his fans around the Arab world.The concert is part of Mall of Qatar's entertainment programs for the summer of 2022, which ......Read More
Mehmet Tevfik Nane New Chair of the IATA Board
20 June 2022: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Pegasus Airlines Vice-Chairperson of the Board (Managing Director) Mehmet Tevfik Nane has assumed his duties as Chair of the IATA Board of Governors (BoG) for a one-year term, effective from the conclusion of the 78th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Doha, Qatar on 21 June. Nane is the 80th chair of the IATA BoG. He has served on the BoG since 2019. He succeeds JetBlue Airways CEO Robin Hayes, who will continue to serve on the BoG.“I’m honored to take on this position at a time when the industry is emerging from our worst downturn. In addition to maintaining momentum toward re-opening the globe to travel and commerce, we have a very full agenda over the next 12 months. This includes ......Read More
Travel Recovery Rebuilding Airline Profitability -Resilient Industry Cuts Losses to $9.7 billion
20 June 2022: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an upgrade to its outlook for the airline industry’s 2022 financial performance as the pace of recovery from the COVID-19 crisis quickens. Forecast highlights include: • Industry losses are expected to reduce to -$9.7 billion (improved from the October 2021 forecast for an $11.6 billion loss) for a net loss margin of -1.2%. That is a huge improvement from losses of $137.7 billion (-36.0% net margin) in 2020 and $42.1 billion (-8.3% net margin) in 2021. • Industry-wide profitability in 2023 appears within reach with North America already expected to deliver an $8.8 billion profit in 2022.• Efficiency gains and improving yields are helping airlines to reduce losses even with rising ......Read More
Doha Festival City Launches its Spectacular Summer Festival
Summer Festival 2022 programme showcases an exclusive line-up of international entertainment performances and engaging activities Doha, Qatar – 18 June 2022: Doha Festival City, Qatar's one and only choice for shopping, dining, and entertainment launched its Summer Festival 2022 programme showcasing an exclusive line-up ......Read More
Education Above All Foundation and Qatar National Commission for Education
Education Above All Foundation and Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science concluded the National Consultation on the future of education in Qatar in partnership with UNESCO and UNICEFParticipants developed a set of recommendations for the recovery of education and key areas of action in Qatar in preparation for the UN ......Read More
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