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Global trade growth falls to slowest rate since financial crisis: QNB ECONOMY

Global trade growth falls to slowest rate since financial crisis: QNB

Global trade growth has fallen to the slowest rate since the financial crisis, QNB has said in a report. Trade has slowed in both value and volume terms, including falling below global growth in three of the past four years. Growth of global trade volumes has averaged 3.9% per year since 2011, down

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Expatriates laud Katara art workshops ARABIA

Expatriates laud Katara art workshops

Some expatriates who are fairly new to Qatar have lauded the art-related activities in Katara - the Cultural Village, saying the workshops are “perfect” opportunities for bonding and to meet new people.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
For weekends of fun and wellness, residents throng beaches ARABIA

For weekends of fun and wellness, residents throng beaches

As the peak season for beach activities approaches, many residents in Qatar start to throng various locations not only for a weekend getaway but also for wellness and a healthy lifestyle.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Thailand sees increase in tourist arrivals from Qatar ARABIA

Thailand sees increase in tourist arrivals from Qatar

The number of Qataris and Qatar-based expatriates visiting Thailand has been increasing every year, particularly during the peak season, the Thailand embassy in Doha has said.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Qatar football coach sacked with 2018 hopes in balance CULTURE

Qatar football coach sacked with 2018 hopes in balance

World Cup 2022 hosts Qatar have sacked coach Jose Daniel Carreno just a fortnight ahead of a crucial 2018 qualifier in South Korea and after successive defeats.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Mowasalat adds 150 more school buses to network ARABIA

Mowasalat adds 150 more school buses to network

The strength of the school bus fleet of Mowasalat, the government run transport company, has reached almost 2,300, with launch of 150 new buses at the Karwa Training Centre at Abu Hamour.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
People sharing accident victims' pictures face punishment ARABIA

People sharing accident victims' pictures face punishment

The Cabinet has referred to the Advisory Council the amended Penal Code, which includes penalties for clicking and sharing photographs of accident victims.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Major jewellery shops now using new invoice format ARABIA

Major jewellery shops now using new invoice format

Major jewellery shops in Qatar have started issuing new invoices based on the format prescribed by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC), according to industry sources.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Qatar on track to top investments in Turkey ECONOMY

Qatar on track to top investments in Turkey

Qatari investments in Turkey are expected to increase by $12bn once the agreement for a power generating project in southern Turkey is finalised, Qatar Chamber vice chairman Mohamed bin Towar al-Kuwari said.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
New measures to ease entry for cruise passengers ARABIA

New measures to ease entry for cruise passengers

New measures have been put in place to provide cruise passengers arriving at Qatar's ports with a “seamless tourist experience,” Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) said.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
$200bn projects underway amid infrastructure upgrade ARABIA

$200bn projects underway amid infrastructure upgrade

Projects worth $200bn are underway in Qatar as the country is working on improving its infrastructure, HE the Minister of Economy and Commerce Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim bin Mohamed al-Thani has said.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
QFC firms seek clarity on locations amid move to MDD ECONOMY

QFC firms seek clarity on locations amid move to MDD

The Qatar Financial Centre authorised firms, which are not within the confines of QFC Towers I and II, seek more clarity on the status of their present designated locations, post relocation of the QFC to Msheireb Downtown Doha.

4:45 AM November 25 2016