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Qatar Free Zones Authority, Qatar Airways partner to boost aviation and logistics ecosystems
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Free Zones Authority and Qatar Airways have signed a collaboration agreement to enhance the State of Qatar’s competitiveness as a global aviation and logistics hub. The partnership will drive economic growth by establishing an...

Qatar: QFZ, Qatar Airways sign collaboration agreement to boost aviation, logistics ecosystems
Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) has partnered with Qatar Airways, following the airline’s record deals in the aviation industry -- the largest widebody aircraft order in its history and the largest wide-body engine deal in GE Aerospace history....

Qatar Duty Free hails Frontier Awards triple win as “highlight of the week” in Cannes
Qatar Duty Free (QDF) celebrated winning the coveted title of Airport Retailer of the Year for the third consecutive year at the Frontier Awards 2025 “the highlight of the week” during the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes last week. Strengthening...

Qatar Rail wins ‘Highly Commended Award’ at Global Light Rail Awards for second year in row
Representatives of Qatar Rail’s senior management team during the Global Light Rail Awards ceremony. Doha, Qatar: Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has announced that it has won the ‘Highly Commended Award’ under the ‘Worldwide Operator of the...

Top officials from Qatar, US and Turkey to join Gaza peace talks in Egypt
Qatar's prime minister and senior officials from the US and Turkey will join Hamas and Israeli negotiators on Wednesday for talks in the Egyptian Red Sea resort Sharm El Sheikh aimed at ending the war in Gaza. Negotiations began on Monday, exactly...

Russian Roulette in Energy Security: Hungary, Ukraine, and Russian dependence
Energy security has become a strategic issue in Europe since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine. However, Hungary is taking a different path. While the EU is seeking to reduce its dependence on Russian energy, Hungary continues to rely on Russia,...

QFZ, Qatar Airways sign collaboration agreement to boost aviation, logistics ecosystems
Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) has partnered with Qatar Airways, following the airline’s record deals in the aviation industry -- the largest widebody aircraft order in its history and the largest wide-body engine deal in GE Aerospace history....

Top LuLu executive urges Indian firms to use Qatar as ‘springboard’ for global expansion
Dr Mohamed Althaf, Global Director of LuLu Group International. PICTURE: Shaji Kayamkulam A top LuLu Group executive has called on Indian companies to shift from “transactional trade” to strategic investment and view Qatar as a launchpad for...

Dassault hails Rafale’s success as 300th example clears production
Dassault Aviation has marked the completion of its 300th Rafale fighter, as the company works to increase output of the type to keep pace with international demand. The production milestone was achieved “a few days ago”, the French airframer...

Bébélux Spa & Wellness: A luxury spa & wellness sanctuary for mothers and babies in Qatar
As Qatar’s first spa created exclusively for mothers and babies, Bébélux offers a calm, nurturing space where moms can rest, babies can thrive, and meaningful moments are shared. Every detail is thoughtfully designed to create a serene sanctuary...

Arman Tsarukyan Says 101-YO Great-Grandfather No Longer Recognizes Him as Father Joins Him at UFC Qatar
After almost a year and a half away, fans are finally going to be treated to an Arman Tsarukyan fight at UFC Qatar. The now #2-ranked lightweight won’t just be entering the Gulf nation with the weight of expectations to put up a solid performance,...
Union Minister Piyush Goyal Inaugurates UPI In Qatar
Payments by Travellers Qatar's Indian tourists and expats can now pay at restaurants, hotels, shops, and duty-free stores by UPI. Transactions are directly enabled by a mobile app from a banking account, but it never demands cash nor conversion of...

UDC gears up for Cityscape Qatar 2025 to showcase landmark projects
Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, is set to reinforce its leading position in Qatar’s real estate sector through its anticipated participation in the 13th edition of Cityscape Qatar...

Big 5 Construct, INDEX Design Qatar to see over 250 exhibitors
Doha, Qatar: Big 5 Construct Qatar, the largest construction event in Qatar, returns in its 5th edition, alongside INDEX Design Qatar, the country’s leading design and fit-out event for its 6th edition at Doha Exhibition and Convention Center...

QBA welcomes Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry
Minister of Commerce and Industry of India H E Piyush Goyal, QBA Chairman Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, QBA Deputy Chairman Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani Al Thani, and Ambassador of India to Qatar H E Vipul with other officials during the...

Qatar Rail wins top prize at Global Light Rail Awards 2nd year in a row
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has announced that it has won the “Highly Commended Award” under the “Worldwide Operator of the Year” category at the 2025 Global Light Rail Awards, marking the second consecutive year...

Qatar Media Corporation wins two ASBU awards in Tunisia
QNA Tunis Qatar Media Corporation, represented by Qatar Television, won two prestigious Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) awards for the exchange of TV content and programmes. This came during the 23rd meeting of ASBU’s Standing TV programmes...

Qatar, Cyprus sign MoU on maritime cooperation
QNA Limassol, Cyprus Qatar and Cyprus have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance their cooperation in maritime transportation fields. Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani and Shipping Deputy...

Qatar’s economic resilience and the road ahead
Inflation remains contained despite robust economic activity. Headline inflation stood at 1.3% in 2024 and remained negligible in the first half of 2025, with subdued increases in the costs of food, housing, and hospitality. Core inflation...

India-EU trade: 'Fair and balanced' deal by December end; here's what Piyush Goyal said in Doha
India is hopeful of reaching a “fair and balanced” trade agreement with the European Union (EU) by the end of December, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. The comments come as the 14th round of trade talks between the two...