The Qatari bank has bought the properties as it looks to capitalise on London’s growing demand for high-end real estate.
Egypt’s biggest investment bank, EFG Hermes and Qatar’s QInvest had reached an agreement in May 2012.
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund has built up a stake of more than 12 per cent in mining company Xstrata.
Qatar Telecom has already received approval to buy the remaining 47.5 per cent stake in Wataniya for $2.2 billion.
Saudi Arabia came second, followed by the UAE in the World Economic Forum’s annual ranking.
The hacking attack is the latest in a wave of cyber attacks on news agencies and energy companies in the region.
The bank has hired JP Morgan to advise on its planned buyout of the French bank’s Middle Eastern asset.
The company confirmed that operational systems both onsite and offshore are secure and that production is not affected.
The state-owned operator repaid the five-year syndicated term loan from existing funds.
Fees from Qatar Investment Authority paid to the British bank are being scrutinised by the UK’s Serious Fraud Office.
The increasing volume of activity in the build-up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup has pushed up costs in Qatar, says study.
Massive public spending and impressive GDP growth saw a bumper year for Qatar’s banking sector.
CITIC, partly owned by China’s sovereign wealth fund, did not give financial details of the investment.
New ratio demand leaves the commodity giant at a loss as potential mining deal looks close to collapse.
The Qatari-owned investment company increases its luxury goods portfolio with British fashion brand.
Qatar inflation rose to its highest level so far this year in July, driven by furniture, textiles and home appliances.
Qatar Telecom has received approval from Kuwait’s Capital Markets Authority to buy a stake in Wataniya for $2.2 billion.
A mix of US, British and Qatari firms will all manage the various lines and stations as part of the planned $36 billion system.
The Gulf state is aiming to provide a much needed boost to support Egypt’s declining economy.
Qatari salaries witnessed the highest increases as the tiny Emir state embarks on a rapid development plan ahead of the World Cup 2022.
Qatar Airways has entered an interline agreement with Canada’s short-haul carrier, Porter Airlines.
The petrochemicals firm posted a net profit of QR2.14 billion in the second quarter of the year.
The Qatari sovereign wealth fund currently owns around 12 per cent of Qatar Insurance.
The Qatari property developer made a net profit of around $163 million in the first six months of the year.
Shooter and rally driver Nasser Al Attiyah claimed the bronze in the men’s skeet competition, Qatar’s first medal in 12 years.
Qatar aims to host international events and become the sporting hub for the MENA region, the country’s Olympic Committee chief has said.
Under the million-dollar contract, Siemens will supply 19 trams, technology and equipment to Qatar Foundation.
International Bank of Azerbaijan, the country’s largest lender, hopes to start operating in Qatar in the first quarter of 2013.
The Qatari operator made a first quarter loss of $32.49 million, an improvement on the $32.6 million Q1 loss last year.
Qatar Holding takes its stake in the company up to 11 per cent, as talks with Glencore are stuck in deadlock.