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Qatar Refers 13 Companies to Prosecution Over Tax Evasion in H1 2025
Gulf Insider
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July 8, 2025
Qatar’s General Tax Authority (GTA) has referred 13 companies to the Public Prosecution for alleged tax evasion totalling QR36m ($9.9m) during the first half of 2025. The GTA confirmed the referrals stem from thorough investigations conducted in...
UAE, Qatar or Bahrain: Where should expats go in 2025?
The Times of India
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Expats exploring new opportunities across the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain in 2025 / Image: File TL;DR:UAE offers fast business growth with zero income tax but high living costs.Qatar is very safe, family-friendly, and tax-free but more conservative...
Nuclear Powers, Conventional Wars
Foreign Affairs
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July 17, 2025
The past two months have witnessed a remarkable spike in warfare involving nuclear powers. From May 7 to May 10, India and Pakistan exchanged artillery fire, bombs, cruise missiles, and drones in their most intense round of combat since 1999....
Design Doha’s Public Design Commissions launches competition
The Peninsula
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July 11, 2025
Doha: Design Doha, Qatar Museums’ biennial showcase for excellence and innovation in the design community in Qatar and the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) has announced the launch of the Urban Space Design Competition in...
‘Qatar fostering opportunities for young entrepreneurs irrespective of nationality’
The Peninsula
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July 8, 2025
Abdulrahman Tarek Al Emadi. Doha: Qatar has maintained a prominent position, particularly within the region, in nurturing a thriving environment for young entrepreneurs regardless of their nationalities, stated Abdulrahman Tarek Al Emadi, Chief of...
Greening the game- Sports and climate change
The Times of India
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July 11, 2025
Sports truly serves as a remarkable equaliser, and one of the standout features is how competition highlights talent, ensuring that those who excel are rewarded for their hard work. The thrill of the game often sends adrenaline coursing through...
Qatar – The Fifth International Shafallah Forum
ABILITY Magazine
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The Fifth Annual Shafallah Forum focused on crisis, conflict and disability, and attracted the First Spouses of more than a dozen world leaders, along with roughly 250 attendees from around the world. The event was hosted by Her Highness Sheikha...
Qatar: Kahramaa installs over 988,000 smart electricity and water meters
Zawya
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Doha: As part of its continued commitment to advancing service efficiency and sustainability, the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has made significant progress in its nationwide Smart Meters Project. By mid-2025, more...
Qatari Officers Train Alongside U.S. Airmen in The Civil Engineer School’s WMGT 101 Course
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 7, 2025
During a ceremony on June 6, at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, ninety-one students graduated from Air Force Institute of Technology The Civil Engineer School’s WMGT 101 Basic Civil Engineer Course, each earning their Civil Engineer Basic Badge....
Qatar accelerates agricultural innovation to ensure food security
The Peninsula
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July 7, 2025
Doha: Qatar is undergoing a major transformation in its agricultural sector through the adoption of advanced, smart farming technologies aimed at improving efficiency, enhancing food security, and supporting the country’s sustainability agenda....
Qatar's GTA refers 13 companies to the Public Prosecution for tax evasion
Zawya
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Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority (GTA) announced the referral of 13 companies to the Public Prosecution. This action came after these companies were implicated in tax evasion amounting to roughly QR36 million. The referral of these...
QatarEnergy LNG honours winners of Chemical Engineering Plant Design contest
The Peninsula
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July 7, 2025
Officials pose for a group photo with the winners of Chemical Engineering Plant Design contest. DOHA: QatarEnergy LNG sponsored and presented the Best Overall Prizes to the winning teams at the 21st Annual Chemical Engineering Plant Design...
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Explained: Why FIFA World Cup 2026 could be the ‘most climate-damaging’ ever
Firstpost
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July 10, 2025
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the biggest in the tournament’s history, but also potentially the most climate-damaging. With expanded teams, vast travel distances, and heavy infrastructure demands, environmental experts are sounding the alarm....
Qatar’s construction market set to reinvent itself, says report
Zawya
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Qatar’s construction sector is advancing with purpose, balancing economic diversification, technological innovation, and sustainable growth while navigating regional competition and rising delivery costs, according to professional services...
Under auspices of Prime Minister, Qatar is moving forward with preparations to host MWC25 Doha
The Peninsula
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July 10, 2025
Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT),...
Thinking of moving to UAE, Saudi, or Qatar? Here's what you need to know
The Times of India
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An expat family begins a new chapter in the Gulf, adjusting to work, culture, and daily life in a new environment/Representative Image TL;DR: Moving to the Gulf isn’t just about salary. You’ll need to plan for housing, schools, healthcare, daily...
Qatari Ardah performed at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai in Japan
The Peninsula
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July 6, 2025
Tokyo: The traditional Qatari folk dance, Ardah, was performed at the Qatari pavilion at the Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai, showcasing Qatar's rich culture and authentic heritage. International visitors gathered in front of the pavilion to witness Ardah,...
Government school staff allowances and bonuses during vacation periods reinstated in Qatar
I Love Qatar
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July 10, 2025
The Council of Ministers issued Resolution No. 23 of 2025 amending certain provisions of the employment system for school employees. The resolution stipulates the abolition of Article 14 of the system issued by Resolution No. 32 of 2019, which...
2026 Fifa World Cup to be ‘most climate-damaging’ ever
SportsPro
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July 9, 2025
2026 event to feature 48 teams and three host nations as part of expanded format SGR estimates next year’s World Cup to produce nearly 4m CO2e tonnes more than Qatar 2022 Fifa opens new US office in NYC’s Trump Tower The 2026 Fifa World Cup is...
JBL Expands Safe Listening Lineup For Children With New Junior Headphones In Qatar
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula DOHA: JBL, the globally trusted name in premium audio, proudly announces the launch of its latest JBL Junior headphone series in Qatar. Engineered especially for young listeners, the new models-JBL Junior 320,...