http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=country&region=mena&mid=159&title=Qatar MENAFN.com Qatar en-us Copyright © 2012 MENAFN.com 60 http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=country&region=mena&mid=159&title=Qatar http://www.menafn.com/images/inc_images/img_menafn_small.gif 125 13 http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479938&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479938&src=RSS (MENAFN) Bankers said that the central banks of UAE ordered lenders to halt financing trade with Iran, following international sanctions imposed on the country over its controversial nuclear ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:10:50 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479936&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479936&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Qatar Airways is flying high with the launch on Thursday of daily non-stop flights to the Azerbaijani capital Baku. This marks the beginning of the Qatari airline's ambitious ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:08:42 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479485&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479485&src=RSS (MENAFN - Gulf Times) The IMF has urged Qatar Central Bank and local banks to ensure overall credit quality in the country does not weaken, particularly in real estate, in view of the prevailing ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:47:50 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479481&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479481&src=RSS (MENAFN - Gulf Times) The second phase of Logistics Village, which will bring in additional 60,650sq m of warehouse and 50,00sq m of container yard, is expected to be commissioned next month, ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:44:46 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479479&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479479&src=RSS (MENAFN - Gulf Times) Alfardan Automobiles has posted a 26% increase in sales of BMW and MINI vehicles in 2011 over 2010, the highest increase for the two brands in the GCC and Levant. The ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:43:04 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479477&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479477&src=RSS (MENAFN - Gulf Times) The Department of Studies and Cultural Research in the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage released three books in Arabic translated from English yesterday. They are ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:41:56 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479476&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479476&src=RSS (MENAFN - Gulf Times) In response to strong demand, Qtel is making a special consignment of the Porsche Design P'9981, pictured, smartphone available at its Lagoona Mall store for a limited ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:40:45 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479475&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479475&src=RSS (MENAFN - Gulf Times) Consolidated Gulf Company (CGC) has signed a contract with Khazanah Trading and Decoration Company to offer automatic vehicle location systems (AVLS) to monitor and keep track ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:39:38 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479473&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479473&src=RSS (MENAFN - Gulf Times) Business and community leaders in Qatar joined ExxonMobil in welcoming Bart P Cahir as the new president and general manager of ExxonMobil Qatar at a reception in Doha on ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:37:51 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479472&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479472&src=RSS (MENAFN - Gulf Times) More than 70 hotels, high-end restaurants and cafes from across the city will be vying to present their signature dishes to the public at the third annual Doha Taste and Fun ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:36:46 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479471&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479471&src=RSS (MENAFN - Gulf Times) Hamas leader Ismail Haniya speaks during a meeting at the International Union for Muslim Scholars in Doha, yesterday. Haniya began a foreign tour on 30 January to countries ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:34:58 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479469&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479469&src=RSS (MENAFN - Gulf Times) Preparations are in full swing for Power-Gen Middle East and WaterWorld Middle East 2012, in the final countdown for what promises to be an action packed conference and ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:33:55 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479452&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479452&src=RSS (MENAFN) Frost and Sullivan said that Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries would be expected to produce over 10 percent of global aluminum output, reported Emirates 24/7. The global market ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:12:40 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479426&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479426&src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) The Supreme Council of Information and Communications Technology (ictQATAR) has designated Qtel as a Dominant Service Provider (DSP) in all 14 relevant retail and ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:53:23 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479422&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479422&src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) Qatar's hospitality sector will come into focus at the third Doha Food Festival which this year offers four gold medals to competing chefs from participating ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:50:36 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479197&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479197&src=RSS (MENAFN) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that in 2011, Qatar's economy expanded at 19 percent, compared with 17 percent in the previous year, reported Gulf News. The IMF added that ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:14:19 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479195&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479195&src=RSS (MENAFN) Qatar's Al Meera Holding Company signed a joint venture deal with French retail giant Casino Guichard-Perrachon to manage proposed retail partnerships, Arabian Business reported. The ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:50:48 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479030&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479030&src=RSS (MENAFN - Gulf Times) A futuristic phone application for tourists visiting Qatar during the 2022 FIFA World Cup won four students from Cambridge International School for Girls (CISG) the first place ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:46:19 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479024&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479024&src=RSS (MENAFN - Gulf Times) Foreign currency lending in the Gulf region jumped 170% in 2011 mainly in the government, real estate and service sectors; while foreign currency deposits grew 106%, according ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:42:22 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479019&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093479019&src=RSS (MENAFN - Gulf Times) The Qatar Exchange yesterday inched near the 8,600 mark mainly on buying support from local retail investors. Although profit-booking was intense among domestic ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:40:17 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478526&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478526&src=RSS (MENAFN - Gulf Times) The newly appointed Australian ambassador to Qatar, Pablo Kang, met with members of the Australian community for the first time yesterday, stating his intention to facilitate ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:42:48 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478521&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478521&src=RSS (MENAFN - Gulf Times) The challenges and opportunities of mobile learning are to be discussed at the second annual Technology in Higher Education (THE) Conference, being hosted by Texas A&M ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:39:41 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478519&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478519&src=RSS (MENAFN - Gulf Times) The president of Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has stressed the importance of traffic safety in the fast developing scenario and stated that Ashghal was committed to ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:37:37 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478517&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478517&src=RSS (MENAFN - Gulf Times) There is an urgent need to develop secure strategies and alternatives to address the challenges of the agriculture sector in GCC countries and worldwide, stressed Sheikh Dr ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:35:54 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478508&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478508&src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) Central bankers, regulators, financial experts and risk management professionals from across the banking, insurance and asset management sectors Monday assembled here to ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:28:11 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478506&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478506&src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) Inflation in the GCC was 3.3% in 2011 compared to 2.8% in 2010, according to QNB Capital financial analysis released Monday. The figure is still lower than the ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:26:07 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478504&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478504&src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) HE the Governor of the Central Bank of Qatar (CBQ) Sheikh Abdullah bin Saud Al Thani has warned that the elongation of Euro debt crisis could indirectly lead to an ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:24:43 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478370&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478370&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) After the magnificent triumph of social media in the 2011 Arab Spring uprisings, it seems one of its major players is stepping down from the international social freedom race. ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:28:22 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478322&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478322&src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Consumer price inflation in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) picked up to 3.3 percent in 2011, up from 2.8 percent in 2010, according to analysis from QNB Capital. Despite ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:57:48 GMT http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478048&src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093478048&src=RSS (MENAFN) The Volvo Group's CFO, Anders Osberg, said that in the current year, the company plans to further expand its business in the UAE, Saudi and Qatar, reported Gulf News. Osberg added that ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:40:20 GMT