PPP to boost private sector contribution to GDP, says Chamber official

Opening wider opportunities to participate in government-led projects will lead to an increase in the private sector’s contribution to Qatar’s GDP, a senior official of Qatar Chamber has said.

PPP to boost private sector contribution to GDP, says Chamber official

Qatar Chamber participates in 129th session of Union of Arab Chambers

Qatar Chamber took part in the 129th session of the Council of the Union of Arab Chambers held on Monday in Muscat, Oman.

Qatar Chamber participates in 129th session of Union of Arab Chambers

Qamco IPO is highest valued in Mideast: EY

Qatar witnessed the highest valued IPO (initial public offering) in 2018 in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region with the listing of Qatar Aluminum Manufacturing Company (Qamco) on the Qatar Stock Exchange, raising $745.6mn during the fourth quarter, according to Ernst and Young (EY).

Qamco IPO is highest valued in Mideast: EY

US-backed fighters move closer to taking last IS Syria pocket

US-backed fighters appeared closer to capturing Islamic State's last pocket in eastern Syria on Tuesday, a victory that would bring the jihadists' self-proclaimed caliphate to a bloody end.

US-backed fighters move closer to taking last IS Syria pocket

Italy Senate blocks investigation into Salvini for holding migrants on ship

An Italian Senate committee voted on Tuesday to block an investigation into accusations of kidnapping against Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini over his decision to hold 150 migrants on board a ship for five days last August.

Italy Senate blocks investigation into Salvini for holding migrants on ship

National initiative to promote local sheep meat production announced

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and the Ministry of Municipality and Environment have launched a joint national initiative to promote local production of sheep meat and to subsidize the prices.

National initiative to promote local sheep meat production announced

S.Korea says willing to cooperate with North Korea to help denuclearization

South Korean President Moon Jae-in told US President Donald Trump in a call on Tuesday that his country is willing to open economic engagement with North Korea as a "concession" if it will hasten Pyongyang's denuclearization, Moon's office said.

S.Korea says willing to cooperate with North Korea to help denuclearization

Several people buried in Swiss avalanche

An avalanche buried several skiers on the busy slopes of the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana on Tuesday, police said, as scores of rescuers worked to dig out survivors.

Several people buried in Swiss avalanche

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Qatar industrial production edges higher in December 2018

Higher extraction of hydrocarbons and robust expansion in the production of beverages and refined petroleum products have led Qatar's industrial production report a marginal 0.3% year-on-year growth in December 2018, according to the official estimates.

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Qatar CEO survey reflects positive economic outlook

Most of the executives interviewed for the 2019 edition of the Business Barometer: Qatar CEO Survey carried out by Oxford Business Group (OBG) were positive about the economic outlook for the coming months

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Danske is kicked out of Estonia as scope of investigations grows

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QIB awarded the 'Best Retail Mobile Banking Experience' in Qatar

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QIB was recently awarded the “Best Retail Mobile Banking Experience” in Qatar by The Asset magazine, a leading financial publication in the Asia Pacific.

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QSE settles below 10,000 levels on selling pressure

Hit by strong selling pressure, especially from Gulf and domestic institutions, the Qatar Stock Exchange on Tuesday lost 52 points to settle below 10,000 levels.

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