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Expenditures projected at 178 billion riyals, surplus 28 billion; Government sees surplus of 8 percent/GDP vs. 6.7 percent in 2011/12 – QNA; Spending on public wages jumps 48 percent, projects up 7 percent
May 30, 2012 12:37
State seeks stakes in companies pegged for role in its domestic development; Sees strong long-term outlook for commodities; Turns towards energy, diversifying bank, property-heavy portfolio
May 24, 2012 2:19
Doha Insurance Company exceeds 3 percent threshold on May 7; Qatar adds Siemens to portfolio of German holdings; Already owns stakes in Volkswagen, Porsche SE and Hochtief; Shares down 1 percent, lag European sector index
May 17, 2012 11:16
Former Real Madrid striker Raul has joined Al Sadd of Qatar after leaving Schalke 04 at the end of his contract with the Bundesliga club, the Asian champions said on Saturday.
May 13, 2012 9:19
Qatar's energy minister said on Monday oil production in the Middle East remains reliable and there is no shortage of supply in the market
May 7, 2012 3:31
Three of the UAE’s cities have made it onto a list of tallest cities in the world, compiled by a German building data company. Kipp takes a look at the Arab cities that have skylines worth watching.
May 1, 2012 3:45
Qatar National Hotels (QNH) will look to Europe and the United States for its next acquisition after the state-owned hotel group bought Raffles hotels in Paris and Singapore this year, its chairman said on Monday
May 1, 2012 9:58
Qatar has signed a deal to co-invest $250 million with Barclays' natural resources private equity investment unit, underlining the gas-rich Gulf state's desire to plough some of its commodity wealth back into the sector
April 30, 2012 2:53
Qatar Telecom has sent requests for proposals to international lenders for a $2 billion refinancing loan that will mark its return to the market after a two-year gap, bankers close to the deal said.
April 23, 2012 4:13
The Commercial Bank of Qatar (CBQ) posted a 5.6 percent jump in first quarter profit on Sunday on increased lending and deposits, but still fell shy of analysts' average forecast.
April 23, 2012 9:17
A new rap song puts Abu Dhabi in the spotlight - for better or for worse. This isn't the first time the region's been featured in a song, and Kipp suspects it won't be the last time.
April 22, 2012 4:23
Qatar's aggressive sovereign wealth fund, the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), has $30 billion to spend this year, executive board member Hussain Al Abdulla said at a conference on Sunday.
April 22, 2012 4:17Qatar Holding, a unit of the gas-rich Gulf state's sovereign wealth fund, is bullish on emerging economies, its chief executive told reporters on Sunday.
April 22, 2012 4:03
Qatar's Lusail Real Estate Development Company (LREDC) has signed two agreements with Samsung C&T Engineering and Construction Co, a subsidiary of Samsung Group, to build bridges, highways and electricity plants.
April 9, 2012 4:31
Fund QIA now holds 5 pct in Xstrata, data shows; QIA has been raising stake since Glencore merger announcement; QIA stake valued at around $2.65 bln
April 9, 2012 4:19
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
Employees say no promises for higher wages have yet been made.
May 21, 2013 11:57
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
