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Qatar hits back at allegations of worker deaths in FIFA stadiums

The country said that not a single worker has died in its construction sites, dismissing rumours of 1,200 worker deaths.

Revealed: Biggest Banks In Qatar

The top 10 biggest lenders in Qatar by 2014 total assets, taken from Gulf Business’ Top 50 GCC Banks list.

Qatari couple charged in Texas with abusing household staff

Hassan Salem Al Homoud and his wife, Zainab Al Hosani, were charged with engaging in forced labor and could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

Egyptian court adjourns Al Jazeera journalists trial to Thursday

The journalists were arrested in December 2013 and originally sentenced to between seven and 10 years in prison.

Qatar sues French far-right official for attacks comment

Florian Philippot, the VP of the anti-immigrant party, accused Qatar of “funding an Islamism that kills” after the Charlie Hebdo attack.

Qatar land price surge threatens property profitability

Prices have surged to levels that may make even high-margin luxury developments unprofitable to build, experts say.

Qatar to open embassy in Baghdad as Iraq’s ties with Gulf improve

A rapprochement could help strengthen a regional alliance against ISIL militants who have seized vast areas in both Iraq and neighbouring Syria.

Qatar defends 2022 World Cup bid, will comply with further probe if asked

The organising committee said in a statement Qatar had conducted its 2022 bid with integrity and to the highest ethical standards.

Exclusive Interview: Vodafone CEO Kyle Whitehill on telco’s ambitions

Vodafone Qatar CEO Kyle Whitehill reveals his struggle to bring competition to the Qatari telecom market and what really happened with the QNBN deal.

Qatar’s UDC to focus on finishing 60-tower Pearl development

About 90 per cent of the available properties on the Pearl have been bought or leased.

Stock News: Qatar drops on FIFA World Cup probe, arrests

The Doha index dropped 2.3 per cent to a one-month low of 12,123 points in a broad sell-off.

Qatar remains 2022 World Cup host even as Swiss investigate FIFA officials

Several high-ranking soccer officials, including two vice-presidents of FIFA, were arrested by Swiss police on Wednesday.

If you want Qatar state contracts, give us flight slots, says airline CEO

Akbar Al Baker’s remarks come after the Dutch government said it will temporarily stop granting new slots at Schiphol to Gulf airlines.

QEWC, Mitsubishi to build Qatar’s biggest-ever power, water plant

The $3.2 billion plant at Umm Al Houl, 20 kms south of Doha, will provide 2,520MW of electricity and 136.5 million gallons per day of water.

Japan’s Mitsubishi, Tepco win $2.5bn Qatar gas plant bid

The 2.4 GW plant, located 20km south of Doha, is scheduled to begin operations in 2017.

UAE releases two Qataris sentenced for insulting local leaders

The UAE justified the pardon, saying that it wanted to smoothen its relationship with ally Qatar.

Amnesty report says 2022 FIFA World Cup host Qatar still failing migrant workers

The Gulf state denied the accusation, claiming several of the allegations were inaccurate.

Visa, FIFA sponsor, expresses “grave concern” over Qatar workers

The announcement came two days after the pressure groups renewed their call on FIFA sponsors to put pressure on the governing body over the issue.

Qatar Airways to fly A350 to Munich

Bavarian city set to become second German destination to have double-daily A350 flights

BBC journalist jailed in Qatar when reporting on labour conditions

The BBC’s crew was invited to Doha to film improved accommodation for migrant workers in the country, ahead of 2022 World Cup.

Qatar Petroleum to restructure following oil price fall

Earlier this year, QP said it would absorb its international unit, QPI, into its structure.

Etihad Airways says US carriers got $70bn in government aid

The claim follows US carriers’ allegations that Etihad, Emirates and Qatar Airways have received more than $40 billion in state subsidies.

Qatar Labours On As Reforms Fail To Take Shape

Despite promises to overhaul its labour laws to prevent the abuse of migrant workers, Qatar is yet to take firm action.

Qatar Airways Added $900m To The US In 2014, Says CEO

Akbar Al Baker once again refuted “baseless” subsidy claims, and called for the US government to continue its open skies agreement.

Al Jazeera Journalist Under Trial In Egypt Sues Employer For Negligence

Mohamed Fahmy spent more than 400 days in an Egyptian jail on charges of aiding a terrorist organisation.

Will Gulf Carriers Triumph Over US Airlines In The Subsidy Row?

Dto Gulf airlines really get unfair assistance from their governments, or are US carriers looking to stifle the competition?

Qatar Airways Eyes Stake In India’s IndiGo, Warns Airbus On A380neo

The airline chief said that Indigo would be Qatar Airways’ preferred choice if it wanted to invest in India.

Qatar Invites Oil Firms To Bid For Al-Shaheen Oilfield From Mid-2017

Qatar’s existing 25-year exploration and production-sharing agreement with Maersk Oil of Denmark expires in 2017.

Doha Says German TV Team Probing Qatar Labour Rights Lacked Permit

Reporter Florian Bauer as well as a cameraman and a sound engineer were detained as they filmed migrant workers in the capital Doha.

Qatar Airways To Launch Three New US Routes In 2016

The carrier also confirmed that it would add a second daily service to New York from March 1, 2016.