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Global trade union to inspect Qatar 2022 World Cup sites

Qatar has been criticised for poor labour conditions for migrant workers

Qatar Airways fined $185,000 by US for airspace violations

The airline was penalised for operating flights while carrying the American Airlines (AA) code

Qatar to ban alcohol from streets, public places during 2022 World Cup

The head of the country’s organising committee has also said he is against alcohol sales in stadiums

Qatar to double government salaries amid austerity grumbles

Some Qataris’ basic salaries will double, under a law to be passed in January

Qatar worker complaints down following electronic wage payments

Around 85 per cent of Qatar’s 2.1 million workers are now paid by bank transfer

Qatar shifts some state-run health, education services to private sector – emir

The government is putting the finishing touches to a new law that will help it award projects to the private sector

Passenger train service opens at Qatar’s Hamad International

The new train service will reduce walking time for passengers inside the airport

Qatar’s Ooredoo Q3 profit falls 51%

After a period of volatile profitability, the firm had reported rising profits in the previous four quarters

Dubai’s Emirates to start world’s shortest A380 flight

Double-decker aircraft services to Doha from December 1 will mark a new brevity record

Qatar Airways looks carefully at planned EU fair competition clauses

The European Commission said last year it wanted to seek Europe-wide air traffic agreements

Qatar and UAE close gender gap but rank poorly worldwide

Gulf economies were the worst performing in the high income group in this year’s index

Former Qatari Emir passes away

Sheikh Khalifa ruled the country for more than 20 years

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