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Business ties between France and Qatar have deepened in the past five years as the euro zone's No. 2 economy has overcome instincts for economic patriotism, welcoming investment in areas from sports to real estate and infrastructure.
September 25, 2012 8:52
Saudi Aramco and France's Total have started testing their new refinery at Jubail, three sources with knowledge of the project said, raising the prospect of full operation of the $14 billion facility ahead of a scheduled start-up in the third quarter of 2013.
September 5, 2012 5:37
Gas-rich Qatar has gone on a spending spree in the past few years in France, investing in several sectors: industry, luxury, media, real estate and sport.
June 24, 2012 9:54
Negotiations between France and the United Arab Emirates over the potential sale of 60 Rafale warplanes to the Gulf nation have "stalled", La Tribune newspaper reported on Tuesday.
May 30, 2012 12:46
French lender BNP Paribas expects to grow its revenues from the oil-rich Gulf region this year despite a slight impact on its business as a result of the Arab Spring, the bank's Middle East head told Reuters in an interview on Tuesday.
March 14, 2012 1:35
France's prime minister urged Muslims and Jews to consider scrapping their halal and kosher slaughter laws on Monday as President Nicolas Sarkozy and his allies stepped up their efforts to woo far-right voters.
March 6, 2012 11:04
A TV documentary on slaughterhouses around Paris switching entirely to halal methods has stirred a political storm in France.
February 21, 2012 4:56
Luxury French chocolatier launches wonderful gift boxes for Mother’s Day
February 19, 2012 10:57
France and Britain agreed on Friday to jointly work to develop next-generation unmanned drones as part of their military cooperation as their leaders reconciled after an acrimonious clash over Europe last year.
February 19, 2012 9:56
French retailer Auchan has held talks with Dubai-based Landmark Group for a possible joint venture in India, the Times of India reported on Monday.
February 13, 2012 2:14
Orascom Telecom Media and Technology said on Sunday it was in talks with France Telecom over a potential change in ownership structure at Egyptian joint venture Mobinil, hours after shares in both Orascom and Mobinil were suspended.
February 13, 2012 2:11
Khalaf Al Habtoor discusses French investments in the UAE and the political situation in the region while in Paris
February 12, 2012 2:51French oil major Total SA has become the latest big oil company to shift the focus of its Iraq ambitions toward the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, and away from the much larger but economically challenging contracts offered by Baghdad.
February 11, 2012 6:11
President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Saturday France was consulting with Arab and European countries to create a contact group on Syria to find a solution to its crisis after Russia and China vetoed a resolution at the UN Security Council.
February 5, 2012 12:54
The Dutch minority government plans to ban Muslim face veils such as burqas and other forms of clothing that cover the face from next year.
January 28, 2012 1:18
Telecom company exhibits its high impact projects, including Mobile Baby.
May 21, 2013 6:01
As the World Cup draws closer, Qatar's fiscal spending, its only policy tool, may become difficult to restrict.
May 21, 2013 4:23
Search engine giant confirms purchase of popular blogger site as both sides vow to address users' concerns
May 21, 2013 2:52
FNC member argues that minimum wage for domestic workers and maids is 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
