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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed arrives in Qatar

The UAE President was welcomed by Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, upon his arrival at Hamad International Airport

Qatar executives bullish on growth

Qatar executives optimistic about future economic growth, reveals EY report

Qatar’s tourism, hospitality, and real estate sectors show the most promise to drive growth

Non-ticketed fans can attend FIFA World Cup in Qatar after group stage

The ‘Early December’ feature, which allows fans without tickets to apply for a Hayya Card, is valid from December 2

QatarEnergy, ConocoPhillips sign agreement to supply LNG to Germany

The LNG will be sourced from two joint ventures between both entities that hold interests in Qatar’s North Field projects

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Qatar wealth fund hires ex-JPMorgan exec Niall Byrne as CFO

Byrne, who has nearly 30 years’ experience in the finance industry, joined QIA this month

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Qatar Airways to resume service to Taif with three weekly flights

The resumption of services marks the airline’s sixth destination in Saudi Arabia

QatarEnergy inks 27-year deal to supply LNG to China

QatarEnergy inks 27-year deal to supply LNG to China

The liquified natural gas will be supplied from QatarEnergy’s North Field East expansion project to Sinopec’s receiving terminals in China

Sheikh Mohammed attends opening ceremony of FIFA World Cup in Qatar

The Prime Minister and Vice President of the UAE was accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai

Breaking new ground: The impact and legacy of the FIFA World Cup

The tournament is set to begin on November 20, placing host country Qatar under bright lights

Alcohol sales banned at FIFA World Cup stadiums

The FIFA World Cup is set to begin on November 20, with hosts taking on Ecuador

Dubai to operate 12,000 taxis, 60 buses, over 1,300 metro trips to facilitate mobility during World Cup

Dubai to operate 12,000 taxis, 60 buses, over 1,300 metro trips to facilitate mobility during World Cup

The transit modes will help transport fans across Dubai as well as those travelling to Qatar to attend the tournament

Qatar Airways starts direct flights to Düsseldorf, Germany

Qatar Airways starts direct flights to Düsseldorf

The airline offers services to Munich, Frankfurt and Berlin, making Düsseldorf its fourth destination in Germany

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Qatar to welcome non-ticketed FIFA World Cup fans from December 2

Fans are no longer required to provide evidence of a negative Covid-19 test on arrival in Qatar

ConocoPhillips wins stake in QatarEnergy’s NFS expansion project

ConocoPhillips will take a 6.25 per cent stake in the project, out of a 25 per cent interest available for international partners

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Qatar in talks with TotalEnergies for stake in Lebanon gas block

The company is also in talks with the Lebanese government regarding the offshore gas block

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Qatar scraps Covid-19 test requirements for inbound visitors ahead of World Cup

Visitors are no longer required to present a negative Covid-19 PCR or Rapid Antigen Test result before travelling to Qatar

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Qatar Airways signs SAF agreement with Gevo

The airline will be uplifting 5 million US gallons of neat SAF every year and will blend it with its existing supply of conventional jet fuel

Shell takes 9% stake in Qatari liquefied gas project

Shell will take a 9.375 per cent stake in North Field South, which will expand Qatar’s LNG output capacity by 16 million tons a year

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Saipem wins $4.5bn installation contract from Qatargas

The contract, the biggest in the Milan-based company’s history, involves the installation of two offshore gas compression complexes in the North Field

What are preferences of viewers in UAE during FIFA World Cup?

What are preferences of viewers in UAE during FIFA World Cup?

While 61 per cent stated they will watch the World Cup on TV, 49 per cent of fans said they will follow the games on their smartphones

FIFA World Cup ticket sales near 3 million

FIFA World Cup ticket sales near 3 million with over a month to go

Demand has been highest among fans based in Qatar, the US, Saudi Arabia, England, Mexico, the UAE, Argentina, France, Brazil, and Germany

Saudi Arabia to issue free e-visa for Hayya Card holders

Saudi Arabia to issue free e-visa for Hayya Card holders

The FIFA World Cup is starting on November 20 and will run until December 18

Delta Hotels by Marriott debuts in Qatar

The 32-storey hotel is home to 320 rooms

QatarEnergy signs agreement to fully acquire Siraj Energy

QatarEnergy signs agreement to fully acquire Siraj Energy

Siraj Energy was established to finance, build, operate and maintain solar power facilities

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International Hayya Card holders can invite up to three non-ticketed fans to attend FIFA World Cup

The feature is only applicable to approved Hayya Card holders aged 18 or above who applied using a FIFA World Cup ticket number

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Qatar Airways to operate 55 total flights b/w Dammam and Doha for FIFA World Cup

The carrier will operate additional 25 flights around the match days of the Saudi national team

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TotalEnergies invests about $1.5bn in Qatar gas field

The project will raise Qatar’s liquefied natural gas capacity to 126 million tons

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Qatar suspends entry of visitors, excluding Hayya Card holders, during FIFA World Cup

The suspension will remain effective from November 1 until December 22

Qatar says talks with Germany on LNG contracts ongoing

Qatar is one of the world’s biggest exporters of liquefied natural gas

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Qatar Airways to reintroduce A380 on Perth route

The airline carried over 330,000 passengers in and out of Australia between March 2020 and December 2021 via commercial flights and special chartered services