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...

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...

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...

Qatar gears up for surge in events

DOHA, 8 October 2025: Qatar Airways has a packed calendar featuring a remarkable line-up of international events that it supports and sells holiday packages for fans. They include the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 and the return of the QATAR...

Qatar Airways relaunches daily flights to Canberra

Qatar Airways has relaunched its daily flights to Canberra starting December and has announced early bird fares in celebration of Canberra Resumption with return flights from Australia to Europe from $1,809. From 2 December 2025, the ‘World’s Best...

Qatar Media Corp wins ASBU awards

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 committee,...

Cyprus Business Now: shipping, MoU, banks, property, Stelios awards, CySEC

Bank customers in Cyprus will soon be able to send and receive money within seconds, as new EU rules on instant payments take effect this month, at the same cost as a regular transfer, but with much stronger safeguards. From October 9, all banks...

India, Qatar Deepen Trade Ties As Union Minister Piyush Goyal Meets Qatari Minister In Doha

Doha: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal met with Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, in Doha on Tuesday, reaffirming India’s commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and...

BlueScope Steel chief issues dire warning for manufacturing

Australia's biggest manufacturers have warned the nation's "broken" east coast gas market could cost thousands of jobs and derail the government's Future Made in Australia policy. In a speech to the National Press Club in Canberra today, BlueScope...

Indian minister urges stronger trade relations with Qatari businessmen

Tribune News Network Doha In a significant move to further enhance economic and investment cooperation between India and Qatar, the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) hosted a luncheon in honour of India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry...

Mandarin Oriental Doha upholds dedicationto community care with Wa’hab Food Bank

Tribune News Network Doha Mandarin Oriental is deeply committed to supporting the communities in which it operates, guided by its Group-wide sustainability mission, “Act with Responsibility.” At Mandarin Oriental, Doha, this commitment is brought...

Qatar Rail wins again at Global Light Rail Awards

Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has won the “Highly Commended Award”, under the “Worldwide Operator of the Year” category at the 2025 Global Light Rail Awards, for the second consecutive year. Representatives of Qatar Rail’s senior management...

Unity, realism required in global shipping

Calls for unity and sustainability in shipping have prevailed in the speeches heard at the biennial Maritime Cyprus fair that concludes on Wednesday in Limassol. “We’re looking to have a just and equitable transition in shipping. We can only do...

Qatar Charity launches development projects in Mauritania

Qatar Charity (QC), with the generous support of benefactors in Qatar, has launched a series of wide-ranging development projects in Mauritania, in collaboration with the Ministry Delegate to the Minister of Interior, Promotion of...

World News | Piyush Goyal Holds Talks with Qatar Trade Minister, Eyes Boost in Bilateral Trade

New Delhi [Qatar], October 8 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held discussions with Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, focusing on strengthening bilateral trade and investment...

Qatar Chamber board member invites Indian businesses to deepen investment ties

Qatar Chamber board member Mohamed bin Ahmed al-Obaidli. PICTURE: Shaji Kayamkulam. Qatar Chamber board member Mohamed bin Ahmed al-Obaidli has encouraged Indian companies to explore deeper investment opportunities in Qatar, highlighting the...

Qatar committed to pushing for success of US president's Gaza ceasefire plan: MoFA Spokesperson

Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing the success of the ongoing...

BlueScope Steel chief issues dire warning for manufacturing

Australia's biggest manufacturers have warned the nation's "broken" east coast gas market could cost thousands of jobs and derail the government's Future Made in Australia policy. In a speech to the National Press Club in Canberra today, BlueScope...