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Qatar Airways Says Studying Czech Airlines Privatisation

The Czech government said last week it was in early stage talks with Qatar Airways and Korean Air.

Qatar Sees Future Economic Growth At 5%

The Gulf state posted real GDP growth of 14.1 per cent in 2011.

Qatar Telecom Eyes 10-Year Bond Issue

Qtel has mandated six banks to help arrange the potential bond, which is expected to be at least $500 million.

Qatar Receives 4th C-17 Airlifter From Boeing

Qatar’s C-17s supported the NATO-led operation in Libya earlier this year.

Qatar Eyeing Investment In Greek Defence Sector – Greece

Greece’s Hellenic Defense Systems (EAS) and Hellenic Vehicle Industry (ELVO) are among assets earmarked for privatisation.

GCC To Host First World Luxury Expo

Steinway Piano Gallery will be displaying a crystallised 1/6 scale model grand piano worth AED12 million for the first time

David Beckham In Possible Middle East Move

The ex-Manchester United player has attracted the interest of Qatar and UAE-based teams.

Qtel Picks JP Morgan To Direct Maroc Telecom Bid

Group owner Vivendi is selling 53 per cent of its stake in the Moroccan mobile operator.

Qatar Airways Launches Warsaw Flights

The carrier has started four-times weekly services between Doha and Warsaw.

Qatar Approves Law Establishing Single Regulator

The law provides for an umbrella body to regulate banks, financial services and insurance companies.

Qatar Airways Interested In Czech Airlines

Czech Airlines, a member of the Sky Team alliance, lost $12.10 million last year.

Qatar Reduces NYSE’s Stake In Local Bourse

Qatar Holding now owns 88 per cent of the bourse, with NYSE Euronext holding the remaining 12 per cent.

Qatar Airways Upgrades Airbus A350 Order

Qatar Airways is the launch customer for the future A350.

Qatar To Invest $20bn In Solar Energy Plant

The gas-rich state has so far disappointed environmentalists by failing to reduce emissions.

Qatar’s Window Of Opportunity

Qatar’s billion-dollar infrastructure programme is set to provide investors with unprecedented options — eventually.

Qatar Holding And CDD To Invest In French SMEs

The two have signed a MOU that will pool $389 million of investment capital.

Qatar Permits Rare Protest For Workers’ Rights

Around 300 activists marched in Doha calling for climate change action.

Qatar To Start Embracing Solar Power

The tiny Gulf state will use solar power for 16 per cent of its electrical output by 2018.

Five QInvest Senior Managers Leave After CEO Departure

Former CEO Shahzad Shahbaz left the Qatari investment bank last week.

Revealed: Top 10 Companies In Qatar

The biggest businesses from the tiny Gulf state of Qatar.

Qatar Cashes In Remaining Barclays Warrants

Qatar Holding, the lender’s top shareholder, has monetised its remaining 379 million units.

WHO Says 4 New Cases Of SARS-Like Virus Found In Saudi, Qatar

The total number of cases has now risen to six, and two of the patients have died.

Qatar’s Banking Sector Expects Modernisation, Say Experts

The Gulf state needs thousands of experienced industry professionals to bolster its finance practice.

Greek PM To Visit Qatar For Investment Talks

Antonis Samaras will meet with the Gulf state’s emir and prime minister to discuss investing in Greece.

Qatar Telecom Agrees $500m Debut Islamic Finance Deal

The deal, mandated by Qatar Islamic Bank, runs for 18 months.

Qatar Airways New Sponsor For FC Barcelona

The famous Spanish club will have Qatar’s flagship airline on its shirt, replacing the Qatar Foundation.

Qatar Airways Receives First Boeing 787 Dreamliner

The Middle East’s first Dreamliner aircraft arrives in Doha.

Qataris Biggest Luxury Spenders In ME

Residents in Qatar spend up to $5,000 per month on luxury goods, says new report.

Qatar Holding Invests In The Chernin Group

Qatar’s investment vehicle puts a rumoured $100 million into the Peter Chernin-owned media company.

Qatar’s QNB Issues $1bn Bond

Qatar National Bank said that the bond attracted strong investor interest and was several times oversubscribed.