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Art Basel Qatar Prepares to Upend the Traditional Fair Model With a New Artist-Led Format
The New York Observer
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July 9, 2025
Last month’s announcement that Art Basel would launch a new fair in Doha didn’t shock the art world; it simply confirmed that the MENA region is rapidly asserting its place in the future of the global art and culture system. But today’s news from...
Rosewood Doha is now open
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality July 2025 77 Rosewood Doha, a luxury lifestyle destination in Qatar, is now open at the forefront of Lusail. The hotel is designed to be lived in and felt, offering 155 guest rooms and suites, 162 apartments, and 276...
Snoonu joins forces with Saudi's Jahez Group, becomes Qatar's first QR 1 billion tech start up
I Love Qatar
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July 9, 2025
In a groundbreaking move, Qatar's homegrown tech champion, Snoonu, has joined forces with Jahez Group, a leading integrated ecosystem of on-demand services in Saudi Arabia, setting the stage for a transformative journey in the Gulf's digital...
Microsoft Qatar names Ahmad El Dandachi as GM, Lana Khalaf takes on MEA Public Sector leadership role
The Peninsula
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July 9, 2025
DOHA: Microsoft yesterday announced the appointment of Ahmad El Dandachi as General Manager of Microsoft Qatar, effective July 1, 2025. Ahmad brings over 25 years of regional enterprise leadership to the role and succeeds Lana Khalaf, who will...
2026 FIFA World Cup to be most climate-damaging ever, says report
The Indian Express
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July 9, 2025
A scientific journal has released a report stating that next year’s Fifa World Cup is set to be the most climate-harming ever in the 95-year history of the tournament. Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR) have calculated the greenhouse gases...
Aartech Solonics bags order to supply current limiting protectors from Qatar
ETManufacturing.in
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July 9, 2025
I observe Aartech Solonics engineers inspecting a newly installed solar array in the desert, providing sustainable energy to a growing cityscape. Heavy electrical engineering solution provider Aartech Solonics on Wednesday said it has secured a...
World Cup pollution will be ‘equivalent to 6.5m cars driven for a year’, claims report
The Independent
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July 9, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Hiring in Qatar? New rules require you to prioritise local talent
The Times of India
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New labour law mandates companies to prioritise local candidates before hiring expats across key sectors/Image: Wikipedia TL;DR: Private sector employers in Qatar are now required to recruit Qataris first before expats. Posts must be advertised on...
Jahez acquires 76.56% stake in Qatar’s Snoonu in $245 million deal
Wamda
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July 9, 2025
Saudi-listed Jahez Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 76.56% of Qatar’s Snoonu, a leading e-commerce and on-demand delivery platform, for a total of $245 million. The transaction includes $225 million for 75% of existing shares and...
Qatar Ramps Up Efforts To Curb Single-Use Plastic Bags
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Sanaullah Ataullah | The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: On the occasion of International Plastic Bag Free Day, Qatar has reaffirmed its firm commitment to reducing the use of single-use plastic bags as part of its broader vision to...
Juba, Qatar National Bank agree to expedite $700M debt resolution
Eye Radio
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July 9, 2025
Author: Lasuba Memo | Published: 2 hours ago Dr. Marial Dongrin, Minister of Finance and Planning| Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Finance and Planning The Ministry of Finance and Planning and Qatar National Bank have agreed to expedite...
Sheikha Asma becomes first Qatari woman to summit Nanga Parbat
The Nation
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July 9, 2025
In a groundbreaking feat of endurance and courage, Qatari princess and elite mountaineer Sheikha Asma Al Thani has become the first woman from Qatar to summit Pakistan’s formidable Nanga Parbat, also known as the “Killer Mountain.” Standing at...
Qatari Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- July 4, 2025
ARY News
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July 4, 2025
Doha, July 4, 2025 — The Qatari Riyal (QAR) is trading at 77.90 Pakistani Rupee (PKR) today, a slight increase from 77.94 PKR on July 2, continuing its steady performance in calm market conditions. This marginal appreciation underscores Qatar’s...
Is Masterchef Australia Doha Scripted? Fans Call Out This Telling Scene On Social Media
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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July 9, 2025
A recent scene in MasterChef Australia has sparked heated debate among viewers, who claim it was clearly staged. The controversy revolves around a segment set in Doha, Qatar, that many believe was heavily scripted and overly commercialised. As...
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...
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,...
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...
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...