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LNG expansion to enhance Qatar’s position as global supplier
The Peninsula
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July 15, 2025
Doha: Qatar’s economic diversification is paving the way for a more resilient economy and sustainable growth. The economic outlook for Qatar is promising, with several key developments shaping its trajectory. Economic growth is expected to remain...
ANALYSIS: Groves Could Face Questions on Antisemitic Incidents, Qatar at Congressional Hearing
The Hoya - Washington D.C.
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July 15, 2025
Georgetown University Interim President Robert M. Groves will testify before a House of Representatives committee July 15 about the roles of foreign funding and faculty in causing antisemitism on college campuses. Jack Willis/The Hoya | Georgetown...
Qatar Participates In 9Th UN Conference On Competition And Consumer Protection
MENAFN
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July 12, 2025
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) QNA Geneva: The State of Qatar participated in the 9th United Nations Conference on Competition and Consumer Protection, which aims to discuss policies and practices related to competition and consumer protection at both...
Qatar sends Lekhwiya rescue team to Syria for firefighting and humanitarian aid
I Love Qatar
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July 12, 2025
In implementation of the directives of H.H. the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, a team from the Qatar International Search and Rescue Group of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) arrived at Aleppo International Airport, representing the...
What is next after significant US dollar depreciation?
The Peninsula
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July 20, 2025
Doha: There is no market like the foreign exchange (FX) market. With over USD 7.5 trillion in daily turnover, FX is by far the largest and most liquid financial asset class in the world. Unlike equities or bonds, FX operates 24 hours a day, five...
Faith-based values, family engagement highlighted in ‘Join Me with the Righteous’ competition
The Peninsula
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July 20, 2025
Doha: The “Join Me with the Righteous” competition, held with the support of the Religious Endowment Fund for Scientific and Cultural Development under the General Directorate of Endowments, has succeeded in fostering faith-based values and...
Somalia Welcomes DRC–M23 Ceasefire Deal, Calls It Key Step Toward Regional Stability
Shabelle Media Network
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July 20, 2025
Mogadishu, Somalia – Somalia, currently serving as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, has welcomed the ceasefire agreement signed on Saturday between the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23...
Government scholarship tailored to job market need
The Peninsula
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July 20, 2025
Doha: In a bid to meet Qatar’s growing need for specialised skills and support the country’s transition toward a knowledge-based economy, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education has significantly expanded its government scholarship...
Qatar, Saudi Arabia hold 3rd coordination meeting on Abu Samra, Salwa Crossings
The Peninsula
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July 11, 2025
Doha, Qatar: The third coordination meeting between the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was held in Doha, aimed at discussing ways to enhance security cooperation and improve procedures to facilitate the movement of travelers at the...
Qatar to place Indonesian migrant workers in health, hospitality, and IT jobs
ETHRWorld EMEA
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July 11, 2025
Qatar and Indonesia are preparing to formalise a bilateral agreement that will enable the placement of Indonesian migrant workers in Qatar’s key growth sectors, namely health, hospitality, and information technology (IT). The initiative is part of...
Freedom Flotilla ship ‘Handala’ sets sail with aid and hope for Gaza
Daily Times
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July 20, 2025
A new ship from the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) named Handala prepared to leave Italy’s Gallipoli port on Sunday, aiming to break Israel’s naval blockade on Gaza. The ship, loaded with humanitarian aid and messages of support, carries...
Sreeshankar Murali wins gold medal in Portugal in his second competition after knee surgery
The Indian Express
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July 20, 2025
Indian long jumper Sreeshankar Murali continued his strong comeback trail from knee surgery as he won the title at the Meeting Maia Cidade do Desporto in Maia, Portugal, a World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze-level meet on Sunday.He claimed the...
African Union celebrates inking of declaration of principles between DRC, M23
MENAFN
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The African Union has welcomed the recent signing of a declaration of principles between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the March 23 Movement (M23) aimed at ending the conflict in eastern DRC. In a statement issued...
Israel orders new evacuation in Deir al-Balah as Gaza offensive expands
Saudi Gazette
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July 20, 2025
GAZA — The Israeli army on Sunday issued a fresh evacuation order for residents in the southwestern parts of Deir al-Balah, as it intensified its military campaign in central Gaza. Army spokesperson Avichay Adraee announced that civilians...
Qatar: Land transport sector transactions increase 4.8% to 2,992 in Q2
Zawya
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DOHA: The land transport sector has become a key enabler of Qatar’s economy, as the country continues its efforts to develop a state-of-the-art transport network in line with the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030. Qatar witnessed over 2,900...
Qatar set to award aeronautical academy redevelopment project in Q3
Zawya
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Qatar’s Public Works Authority, Ashghal, is expected to award the design-build contract for the redevelopment of the Qatar Aeronautical Academy in Ras Abu Aboud by August 2025, a source familiar with the project told Zawya Projects. The tender was...
Qatar climb to 53rd in FIFA rankings after mixed results at qualifiers
The Peninsula
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July 11, 2025
Qatar players acknowledge their fans after defeating Iran, in this June 5 file photo. Doha: A strong performance in their recent FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers has propelled Qatar two places up the standings to 53rd, the latest FIFA Men's...
Qatar's Al-Suwaidi to officiate at 2025 Women’s Asia Cup
The Peninsula
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July 11, 2025
Doha: The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) yesterday announced that international referee Bandar Al-Suwaidi (pictured) has been selected to officiate at the 2025 Women’s Asia Cup. The tournament, featuring 16 of the continent’s elite teams, is...
Qatar: Real estate trading in June reaches $462mln
Zawya
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Doha, Qatar: In June, the total value of real estate transactions reached 1,684,240,900 Qatari riyals. Data from the analytical real estate bulletin issued by the Ministry of Justice showed that 372 real estate transactions were recorded during...
Qatar's QSE index could cross above 11,000: Expert
Zawya
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Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index ended this week’s trading with an increase of 0.63%, gaining 67.70 points to reach the level of 10,827, compared to last week’s close. This was supported by the industrial sector, which posted the...