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21 min ago | Al Bawaba

Qatar Foundation advances nation's research agenda at two-day conference

To help further the nation's ambitious research agenda, Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development hosted the annual Qatar National Research Strategy Forum 2013 last week, in collaboration with The New York Academy of Sciences.

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Related Topix: Middle East, World News, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Solar Energy, Alternative Energy, Energy

3 hrs ago | The Star Online

Arab Spring makes Israeli-Palestinian peace more pressing: Qatar

Qatar's emir, who has thrown his state's riches behind Arab uprisings, said on Monday that the emergence of 'people power' had put Arabs in direct confrontation with Israel and made a resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict more pressing.

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Related Topix: Israel, Middle East, World News,

4 hrs ago | AME Info

Qatar Electricity and Water rises, launches power investment firm

The Doha-based Qatar Exchange 20 Index rose 0.61% to close at 9,064.31 points on Monday.

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8 hrs ago | The Peninsula

New Zealand's Governor General receives Qatari ambassa...

WELLINGTON: The Governor General of New Zealand Sir Jerry Mateparae received Monday credentials of HE Yousif bin Ali Al Khater as non-resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to New Zealand.

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10 hrs ago | Al Bawaba

Arab League organises emergency Syria meeting

The flag of the Syrian opposition is shown at the seat of the delegation representing Syria at the Arab League summit in Doha in March.

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13 hrs ago | The Peninsula

Board members discuss Barwa Ban...

DOHA: The new members of the board of Barwa Bank Group held a meeting chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Jassem Al Thani, Chairman and Managing Director to discuss the bank's activities and future growth plans, a press statement said yesterday.

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Sun May 19, 2013

The Peninsula

Ooredoo trains staff in sign language

Doha: Ooredoo has announced that 20 of its retail shop staff have completed sign language training to help hearing-impaired customers access its products and services.

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The Peninsula

VCUQ students hold workshops in Indonesia

VCUQ students at Bayat School during their seven-day trip to Indonesia organised by Rota and supported by Vodafone Qatar.

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Related Topix: Middle East, World News, Virginia Commonwealth University

The Peninsula

Wedding collection: Planning a wedding made easy

The curtain came down on the sixth International Wedding Exhibition and Fashion Show at the Doha Exhibition Center yesterday after four days of style, make-up, jewellery and all that has to do with the big day.

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Related Topix: Wedding, World News, Middle East, Qatar Travel, Travel, Middle East Travel

The Peninsula

India seeks Qatari investment i...

DOHA: India is soliciting cash-rich Qatar's active participation in infrastructure development projects as the South Asian nation hopes to invest an incredible $1 trillion in infrastructure over the next five years.

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Related Topix: World News, Middle East, Qatar Travel, Travel, Middle East Travel, India,

The Peninsula

Msheireb Properties awards QR2....

DOHA: Msheireb Properties, Qatar's leading sustainable real estate developer, has awarded worth QR2.5bn construction contract to a consortium comprising Obayashi Corporation and HBK Contracting for Phase-3 of its flagship project, Msheireb Downtown Doha, a press statement said yesterday.

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The Peninsula

Commercialbank hosts CEOs of a...

DOHA: The Group CEO of Commercial Bank of Qatar , Andrew Stevens, recently hosted the inaugural monthly meeting of the chief executives of Commercialbank's alliance banks, designed to identify and discuss the best way to deliver benefits to customers and shareholders from the emerging network, a press statement said yesterday.

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The Peninsula

Qatar Stock Exchange up 1.04pc

DOHA: The Qatar Exchange in the green area Sunday adding 92.53 points to advance to 9,009.43 points from 8,916.90 Thursday.

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AllAfrica.com

Tunisia: PM to Attend Doha International Forum

He will have a series of talks with Qatari leaders to look at means to strengthen co-operation and partnership relations.

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The Peninsula

Rising population a challenge to healthcare: Expert

The Managing Director of HMC Dr Hanan Al Kuwari speaking at the Middle East Forum on Quality Improvement in Healthcare conference at the Qatar National Convention Centre.

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Sat May 18, 2013

The Peninsula

Alessa Industries to enter Qata...

DOHA/RIYADH: Alessa Industries Group, one of the leading integrated industrial conglomerates in Saudi Arabia, has announced their plan to expand into the Qatari market leveraging the huge potential offered by diverse sectors of the economy, a press statement said yesterday.

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BruDirect

Their Royal Highnesses Arrive In Doha

Doha, Qatar, His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Her Royal Highness Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Zariah, yesterday arrived in Doha, State of Qatar, where His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah will attend the 13th Doha Forum from May 20 to 22, 2013, at the invitation of Sheikh Hamad ... (more)

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The Peninsula

Japan aid for QU early childhood teachers

The Minister of Energy and Industry H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada exchanging the agreement with President and CEO of LNG Japan Corporation Yasunori Takagi, in the presence of QU President Professor Sheikha Abdulla Al Misnad and other senior officials of RasGas.

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The Peninsula

New authority to monitor food safety

DOHA: Qatar hopes to set up a Food Safety Authority and enforce a law dedicated exclusively to ensuring that all locally produced and imported foodstuff meet strict health standards and are safe for consumption.

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The Peninsula

Wedding expo for women today

Some of the latest wedding gowns showcased at the 6th International Wedding Exhibition and Fashion Show at the Doha Exhibition Centre.

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