Qatar

May 30, 2013

‘Qatar’s share in GCC aviation to grow by 17% by 2023’
11:32 GMT

QATAR’S market share in the GCC aviation industry is expected to grow by 17 percent whereas the latter’s share in the global aviation market is likely to increase by five percent by 2023.

May 29, 2013

"Baghdad Messi" star with Barcelona football player (Photo supplied by director Sahim Omar Khalifa)
12:19 GMT

Short film "Messi Baghdad" child actor Ali al-Zaidawi met up with Barcelona football superstar Lionel Messi in Doha, thanks to the film's director.

The event will also include technical training sessions
11:21 GMT

Qatar's first Heating, Ventilation and Air- Conditioning (HVAC) systems exhibition will bring together 75 regional and international companies at the Doha Exhibition Center from June 4 to June 6.

May 28, 2013

Returning Monaco threaten PSG monopoly
14:15 GMT

Fresh from winning their first title in 19 years, Paris Saint-Germain will be hoping ...

This rapid growth was primarily driven by the services sector and the gas sector
12:17 GMT

Enhanced private sector activity stimulated by higher government spending and growth in the non-oil and gas sector will drive Qatar’s real GDP growth to 6.5% this year and 6.8% in 2014.

'Angry Birds' Theme Park is coming soon! (Photo credit to triroute.com)
06:00 GMT

The world’s most downloaded game is about to become a fun destination somewhere in the Gulf as three different cities are vying for the privilege to construct the region's first 'Angry Birds' theme park.

May 21, 2013

Raul: Barcelona tried to sign me twice
17:28 GMT

The Spain legend turned down the opportunity to make the move to the Blaugrana and Juventus, while stressing that Jose Mourinho did not play a role in his decision to leave

Air Arabia
05:00 GMT

Air Arabia said on Monday it has signed a $350 million financing deal from a syndicate of two GCC banks — Qatar National Bank (QNB Group) and Commercial Bank International (CBI).

May 19, 2013

Leonardo: Ancelotti asked to leave for Madrid
22:53 GMT

Les Parisiens want to keep the Italian coach on board, but the club's sporting director has revealed that the former Chelsea boss has intimated his desire to depart

Qatari banks will continue to look at international expansion in 2013-14
05:00 GMT

The banking system in Qatar has been robust, with a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20 percent in assets from March 2008 - March 2012 and another 20 percent in the year to March 2013.

May 15, 2013

Messi set to ‘visit’ Qatar
14:13 GMT

Ooredoo global brand ambassador and football hero Lionel ‘Leo’ Messi is set to make dreams come true for children from around the world, when he visits Qatar to launch a new global initiative later this month.

May 14, 2013

 PSG rejects Real Madrid move for Ancelotti
13:41 GMT

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) club president Nasser al Khelaifi has rebuffed Real Madrid's approach to take manager Carlo Ancelotti to Santiago Bernabeu.

May 13, 2013

Paris Saint-Germain win Ligue 1 title
00:03 GMT

The Parisians have finally sealed their title thanks to a 1-0 win over Olympique Lyonnais at Stade Gerland on Sunday

May 12, 2013

Wenger: I have no contact with PSG
13:50 GMT

The Gunners manager insists that there has been no approach from the big-spending Ligue 1 side and that he would not leave in the middle of his contract like "a thief"

The step will pave the way for qualified companies to become suppliers for Qatar Shell
05:40 GMT

Qatar Shell has unveiled new supply chain business opportunities for local companies following the agreement it signed with Qatar Development Bank (QDB) earlier this year to provide local companies and manufacturers access to new business opportunities,