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Qatar says will investigate worker abuse claims raised by Amnesty

Worker dies at Qatar World Cup stadium in ‘work-related fatality’

The incident occurred on Saturday at the Al Wakrah Stadium and is being investigated

Qatar offers QAR3bn bonds in 2016’s third riyal sale

The offer and rates are the same as the previous domestic bond issue

Elevator firm Kone wins Lusail Rail contract in Qatar

Developed by Qatar Rail, the new transport system is expected to cater to the 250,000 inhabitants of Lusail

All Qatari shops, service providers must employ Arabic speakers

The regulation is expected to impact retailers, hotels, help lines, beauty salons and service centres

Qatar National Bank Q3 net profit up 10.2%

The bank reported a net profit of QAR3.45bn ($947.5m) in the three months to September 30

Opening of $1.48bn Mall of Qatar pushed back

The delay is to ensure “key offerings and facilities will be available”, according to reports

Qatar Airways launches Helsinki flights

The Qatari airline is the first Gulf carrier to offer direct services to the Finnish capital

Qatar Airways orders up to 100 Boeing jets worth $18.6bn

The deal marked a key commitment by Qatar Airways to Boeing’s new 737 MAX jetliner

UAE’s Dolphin to supply Qatari gas to Sharjah and RAK

Additional gas will be provided to authorities in both emirates

Qatar Airways launches weekend flights to Dubai

The flights are in addition to Qatar Airways’ 19 other daily flights to Dubai

Qatar exchange to introduce margin trading this week

The initiative primarily aims to boost liquidity in the market

Qatar introduces free four-day transit visa

The new visa is applicable for all passengers with a layover exceeding five hours

Qatar Airways and IAG deepen commercial links

The agreement comes as British Airways converts its flights to Doha and Muscat to direct services from October 30

UAE overtakes Qatar to become most competitive MENA economy

The emirates was the only GCC economy not to decline in ranking in this year’s Global Competitiveness Index

Ooredoo Qatar accuses regulator of conflict of interest

The operator was ordered to create a $4.1m performance bond earlier this month to ensure it granted competitors access to its ducts

UAE, Qatar online job postings down a quarter in August

The two countries recorded the largest GCC decreases in job postings in August, according to Monster Gulf

Senior Qatari official banned from FIFA Council elections

Voting for Asia’s three places in the the 36-member council are due to be cast tomorrow

Ooredoo Qatar slammed for uncompetitive conduct

The telco has been ordered to place millions of riyals in a ‘performance bond’ to guarantee its compliance

Qatar’s emir criticises Obama’s Syria policy

Obama’s Syria policy has been predicated on the goal of avoiding deeper military entanglements in the Middle East

Qatar announces relocation of financial centre

Firms will be able to operate from the new location starting in mid-2017

Qatar central bank offers $824m of government bonds for sale

This is the central bank’s second domestic bond sale this year

Qatar Airways launches A380 on Sydney route

The Qatari carrier cited increased passenger demand for the change in craft

Qatar in talks for Tottenham Hotspur stadium sponsorship

Tottenham is said to have approached QIA regarding a stadium sponsorship deal

Three Qatari soldiers killed in Yemen

This is the country’s highest single death toll in the 18-month conflict

Qatar calls for friendly ties between Iran, GCC states

Fresh strains have emerged between Saudi and Iran over the haj pilgrimage

Qatar mulls joining Exxon to buy Mozambique gas stake

Italy’s Eni is looking to reduce a 50 per cent stake in its giant Mozambique gas acreage

Qatar National Bank becomes first GCC lender to open Cuba office

QNB has obtained regulatory approvals needed to open the office

Lawsuit alleges Barclays lent Qatar $3bn to buy its shares in 2008

The share sale was “a fraud on its shareholders”, the lawsuit said

Qatar Airways plans large aircraft order soon – CEO

Qatar Airways said in July it was in advanced talks with Boeing to buy up to 30 narrowbody planes

Qatar Airways boosts services to Riyadh

The airline will operate 20 weekly flights to and from Riyadh from September 1