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Doha Bank to launch roadshow for potential dollar bond

Doha Bank has mandated banks to arrange a roadshow for a potential dollar-denominated benchmark bond, according to leads on Monday.

February 28, 2012 2:41

Qatari developer UDC says investor talks back on

Qatar's United Development Co (UDC), builder of the man-made Pearl Island project, said on Sunday that an investor is still interested in becoming a strategic shareholder, just weeks after withdrawing its offer.

February 26, 2012 11:25

Qatar Sells April Condensate At Steady Premiums

At least one 600,000-barrel DFC cargo was awarded at around $1.80-$2.00 a barrel above Dubai quotes, similar to March cargoes, a trader said, although this could not be confirmed.

February 20, 2012 1:36

Qatar name Brazilian Autuori as new coach

Qatar have appointed Brazilian Paulo Autuori as national team coach, the country's FA said on its website (www.qfa.com.qa) on Saturday.

February 19, 2012 10:15

Qatari lender QNB prices $1B, 5-year bond

Qatar National Bank , the Gulf state's largest lender by market value, priced a $1 billion five-year bond on Tuesday, the first global issue from a Qatari name this year.

February 15, 2012 2:15

Qatar Bourse closes on Feb. 14 for holiday

Qatar Bourse is closed on February 14 for a public holiday.

February 12, 2012 2:55

UAE jeweller Damas hires Nomura for deal

UAE jeweller Damas International has appointed Japan's Nomura to advise it on a potential offer from Qatari conglomerate Mannai Corp, three sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

February 8, 2012 12:42

Golf tour wants second ‘Desert Swing’, says Bjorn

European Tour officials are keen to launch a second 'Desert Swing' in the future, tournament committee chairman Thomas Bjorn said on Tuesday.

February 8, 2012 12:33

Qatar Bourse says foreign stake onus on companies

Qatar's bourse has done all it needs to secure an upgrade to emerging market status from index compiler MSCI and the onus is now on individual companies to address the main foreign ownership limit issue, its top executive said.

February 6, 2012 2:50

Mahan and McDowell reprise Ryder clash in Qatar

Hunter Mahan and Graeme McDowell will reprise their thrilling 2010 Ryder Cup singles encounter after being drawn together for the opening two rounds of this week's Qatar Masters.

February 1, 2012 1:16

Qatar, Arab league urge UN Council to act on Syria

The head of the Arab League and the prime minister of Qatar urged the UN Security Council on Tuesday to take swift action to stem the escalating violence in Syria and to endorse an Arab plan for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to give up power.

February 1, 2012 1:14

Qatar sovereign fund to buy Credit Suisse London HQ

Qatar's sovereign wealth fund Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), is in the final stages of acquiring Credit Suisse's headquarters in London and may sign the deal in a few weeks, two sources familiar with the matter said.

January 30, 2012 7:19

Qatar lender Masraf Al Rayan 2011 profit up 16 percent

Masraf Al Rayan, Qatar's fourth-largest bank by market value, posted a 16.3 percent increase in full-year net profit, it said in a statement on Sunday.

January 30, 2012 3:33

Qatar to spend $25B on Petchem growth by 2020

To spend $25 bln on expanding domestic petchem industry; Annual petchem production to double by 2020

January 30, 2012 3:30

Qatar finance minister sees QNB-Denizbank deal “if price right”

Qatar's finance minister, who is also the chairman of Qatar National Bank, said on Sunday QNB could buy Turkey's Denizbank by year's end if the "price is right".

January 30, 2012 3:17