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Qatar wins hosting rights for FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026
I Love Qatar
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July 4, 2025
The Qatar Olympic Committee announced on 3 July 2025 that Qatar has won the hosting rights for FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026. قطر تفوز بحق استضافة بطولة كأس آسيا تحت 18 سنة 2026, وذلك بعد إعلان المكتب الإقليمي للاتحاد الدولي لكرة السلة (FIBA) - في آسيا...
Qatar: Real estate trading volume exceeds $102.74mln in a week
Zawya
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Doha: The volume of real estate trading in sales contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice during the period from June 22 to 26 amounted to QR282,329,907, while the total sales contracts for the...
Qatar Construction Industry Report 2025 Output To Rebound At An AAGR Of 4.7% During 2026-2029, Supported By PPI In Renewable Energy, Water Infrastructure And Liquefied Natural Gas Projects
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Qatar's construction industry is set to grow by 3.4% in 2025, bolstered by a QAR210.2 billion budget, focusing on residential, energy, and transport sectors. Despite a dip in commercial output, growth propels from...
Constructive risk environment focusing on tariff extension to August 1st; AUD outperforms on unexpected hold - Newsquawk US Market Open
Zero Hedge
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US President Trump said the August 1st tariff deadline is firm, but he is open to other ideas. European bourses began on the front foot, digesting the deadline pushback and reports that the US offered the EU a 10% tariff deal, via Politico. Since,...
Unusual: Qatar Airways Has 3 Routes That Do Not Involve Qatar
Simple Flying
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July 8, 2025
For most global travelers, Qatar Airways is synonymous with luxury travel through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport. As the national carrier of Qatar, its network is designed to connect passengers from across the world through the Middle...
ILO adopts landmark Convention on biological hazards in the working environment
Ethical Marketing News
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July 9, 2025
The 113th International Labour Conference (ILC) concluded on 13 June with the adoption of the first-ever international labour standards aimed at preventing exposure to, and protecting workers from, biological hazards in the workplace, a landmark...
Qatar takes part in regional conference in Cairo on strengthening agricultural food systems in Middle East
The Peninsula
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July 4, 2025
Cairo: Represented by the Ministry of Municipality, Qatar participated in the three-day regional conference on “Integrating Evidence-Based Nexus Policies to Enhance the Resilience and Sustainability of Agri-Food Systems in the Mediterranean and...
Qatar Tourism, Traffic Department host road safety awareness workshop for tourism service providers
The Peninsula
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July 4, 2025
Participants and officials during the workshop. Doha: In line with the ongoing collaboration between government entities to ensure a safe tourism environment in the State of Qatar, Qatar Tourism, in cooperation with the General Directorate of...
MECC, IFAW review cooperation efforts to conserve wildlife
The Peninsula
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July 8, 2025
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) and the Director of the Regional Office of the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the field of wildlife conservation....
2025 In-flight Wi-Fi Speed Rankings: Starlink, Hawaiian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Delta Airlines, Turkish Airlines – Airlines and Providers Ranked
FTN News
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July 8, 2025
In-flight Wi-Fi speed in 2025 has become an essential factor in the competitive landscape of the airline industry, with carriers and connectivity providers striving to deliver better service and reinforce their brand value. As passengers...
Doha Festival City, Ministry of Sports and Youth & QSFA launch "10,000 Steps Malls Challenge"
I Love Qatar
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July 3, 2025
Doha Festival City, Doha’s destination of style expression and coveted trends at the heart of the community, has been selected as the first venue to host the “10,000 Steps Mall Challenge”, in partnership with Qatar Sports for All Federation...
Qatar participates in meetings of Doha process working groups on Afghanistan
The Peninsula
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July 3, 2025
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated in the meetings of the working groups of the Doha Process on Afghanistan, led by the United Nations, which were held in Doha from June 30 to July 1. Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs HE...
Microsoft names Ahmad El Dandachi as General Manager, Qatar, as Lana Khalaf takes on MEA Public Sector Leadership Role
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- Pro Global) El Dandachi to succeed Lana Khalaf, who served in the role since 2018 and is now appointed Public Sector Lead for Microsoft Middle East and Africa. Microsoft today announced the appointment of Ahmad El Dandachi as General...
Qatar embraces 3D printing for smarter and greener future
The Peninsula
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July 3, 2025
Doha, Qatar: The integration of 3D printing technology into Qatar’s construction sector marks a transformative step toward a new era of building—offering a faster, more sustainable, and cost-effective approach to infrastructure development. In a...
Qatar and Belarus discuss cooperation in developing veterinary vaccines, medicines
The Peninsula
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July 3, 2025
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Animal Wealth Department, discussed with a delegation of veterinary experts from the Republic of Belarus, specializing in the development of veterinary vaccines and medicines, ways to...
Qatar Museums launches first-of-its-kind AI art tour
The Peninsula
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July 3, 2025
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums announced Thursday the launch of the pioneering digital initiative, QM AI Art Tour, a personalised, artificial intelligence-powered art journey designed to expand access to Qatar's cultural offerings and redefine how...
After Doha: Why Gulf Risk Is Now Climate, Not Weather
Forbes
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The Gulf Weathered War's Storm, But What If Security Climate Changed? Every LNG molecule still runs the strait.Getty Images One missile struck near Al Udeid Air Base at 22:17 on 23 June 2025. That impact rewrote risk calculations for every company...
UN political chief calls for diplomacy to ensure peaceful nature of Iran's nuke program
Global Times
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The UN Security Council holds a meeting on non-proliferation at the UN headquarters in New York, on June 24, 2025. UN Undersecretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo on Tuesday called for diplomacy and dialogue to ensure the peaceful...
Qatar's minister issues regulations for real estate registration
Zawya
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Qatar - HE the Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali al-Mohannadi issued the executive regulations of Law No 5 of 2024 regulating real estate registration, along with complementary ministerial decisions...
Qatar aims to develop pioneering open banking ecosystem, says QFC report
Zawya
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Doha seeks to develop a pioneering ecosystem that expands open banking capabilities, supported by advanced frameworks and API (application programming interface) platforms, according to a Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) report. “This will enhance the...