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Qatari Businessman ‘Robbed At Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport’

Report claims businessman was assaulted and forced to hand over high-value items

Barclays Called Reckless Over $511m Payments To Qatar Investors

The payments were made under “advisory service agreements” linked to Barclays’ emergency fundraising with Qatari investors.

Qatar-Egypt LNG Supply Talks On Hold As Summer Peak Passes

Qatar agreed in May to donate five cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Egypt.

Lindner Depa Files $250m Claim Against New Doha Airport

The counter claim by airport interior contractor LDI accuses the New Doha International Airport of wrongfully terminating its contract.

World Cup 2022 Will Be A Winter Affair

Now Blatter’s admitted it was a mistake to award the rights to Qatar’s summer months, only a time-efficient loophole will prevent a winter tournament, writes Gulf Business reporter Neil Churchill

Qatar To Convert $2bn Egypt Central Bank Deposit Into Bonds

Qatar sent Egypt $3 billion in May of which it converted $1 billion into three-year bonds.

Qatar Airways To Join Oneworld Alliance

Qatar’s flagship carrier will join the global alliance from October 30.

MERS-Coronavirus Kills Two More People In Saudi, Qatar

The virus has claimed 45 lives in the Kingdom so far.

In France, A Tax-Free Property Empire Owned By Qatar

Around 40 properties in France are owned by Qataris, with total investment amounting to around $7.8 billion over the past decade, found Reuters.

Qatar Central Bank To Issue $1.1bn In Local Currency Bonds, Sukuk

The debt, to be issued next week, will include three-year and five-year tranches.

GCC Education System Needs “Drastic Reforms”

A study finds that Gulf students want better trained teachers and up-to-date teaching methods.

Egypt Says Ready To Repay $2bn Qatari Loan In Days If Necessary

The funds were supposed to be converted into three-year bonds.

Qatar Airways Starts Chengdu Flights

The Chinese city’s large industrial development zone is likely to funnel in corporate travellers

UAE’s Built Assets Worth $1 Trillion

The average built asset wealth per person across Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE is $112,842, the study found.

Qatar Bolstering SWF Team To Diversify Portfolio

The $100 billion-plus sovereign fund is scouting for opportunities in Asia and the United States.

TIMELINE: Qatar World Cup 2022 Controversies

A look at the roller-coaster ride of Qatar’s 2022 World Cup bid, and the allegations made since.

Oman’s Qaboos Visits Iran, US-Tehran Mediation In Focus

The Sultan’s visit is the first by a foreign leader since moderate President Hassan Rouhani took office in early August.

Two Qatari LNG Tankers To Head To Egypt Thursday – QNA

The fifth and last LNG shipment from Qatar is expected to be loaded next month.

Qatar Sends Second Shipment Of LNG To Egypt

Doha agreed in June to supply Egypt with five shipments to cover some of its power needs.

Qatar Government Spending Growth Slows Sharply In 2012/13

Total state spending stood at QAR178.2 billion, slightly below the initial plan of QAR178.6 billion for the fiscal year ended in March.

Qatar Airways To Launch Dreamliner On Indian Routes

The carrier will operate its Boeing 787 Dreamliner jet to Delhi and Bangalore from September 1.

Former FA Chairman Suggests Re-Bidding Process For Qatar 2022 World Cup

David Bernstein, former chairman of the English Football Association said moving the event from summer to winter was not viable.

Qatar Central Bank Sends Draft On Basel III

Banks in Qatar have been waiting for the central bank’s guidance on how debt instruments will be treated under the new Basel standards.

What Lies Ahead For Qatar’s New Emir?

Will the gas nation’s change of Emirship herald a new political era?

Qatar World Cup “Impossible” In Summer – FA Chief

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is likely to be shifted to winter, says chairman of the Football Association, Greg Dyke.

Qatar Could Benefit From Dual-Track SWF Model

Qatar Investment Authority can organise its estimated $100 billion of assets around two distinct investment approaches, suggests Reuters’ columnist Una Galani.

Qatar’s Al Gharafa Sign Lyon Striker Lisandro

Lisandro scored 11 goals in Ligue 1 last season for French side Olympique Lyon.

Commercial Bank Of Qatar Appoints New CEO

The lender has named Abdulla Saleh al-Raisi as its chief executive officer.

Qatar Despatches First LNG Shipment For Egypt

Doha has promised Egypt five LNG shipments in total to help meet its energy needs.

Qatar May Alter Foreign Policy But No U-Turn Expected

The tiny state provided much of the armed muscle behind the Arab rebellions.