‘Qatar Business’ Archives
InfoVision Consultant conducts integrated management system awareness workshop for Seashore Group in Qatar
InfoVision Consultants W.L.L conducted a one day awareness training workshop for integrated management systems (Occupational Health and Safety and Environment - QHSE) for Seashore team from various business units including solid waste, water waste and hazardous materials disposal. Seashore Group has signed a contract with InfoVision Consultants [...]
Microsoft to showcase enterprise solutions
Microsoft Qatar, located at Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), is set to have a major presence at QITCOM 2011 as a platinum sponsor, with the brand showcasing both enterprise solutions and consumer offerings at this event. The event is a key platform for Microsoft to demonstrate many of its solutions based on the cloud, as well as [...]
Qatar to witness highest growth in tourism this year: Report
DOHA: Qatar is expected to witness the highest growth in the tourism and hospitality industry in the GCC region this year, according to a world economic report. The report says that the occupancy rates for hotels in Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi will be the highest in the GCC this year given that the tourism industry in the region has not been [...]
Qatar’s $35bn rail plans ‘ready by 2020′ – official
Qatar's multi-billion dollar rail plans are set to be completed in 2020, two years before the country hosts the World Cup, a senior official has said. The total budget for rail development in Qatar is estimated at about QR130bn ($35.7bn) and the project team is targeting an early finish to ensure adequate time for testing and inspections, Geoff [...]
Qatar Luxury Group buys stake in French fashion group
DOHA: Qatar Luxury Group S.P.C. (QLG), through its 100 percent owned subsidiary Qatar Luxury Group – Fashion S.P.C., acquired all the capital shares of Le Tanneur & Cie, namely a total of 2,326,171 securities titles representing 52.73 percent of capital and 52.60 percent of the voting rights (on a fully diluted basis) from the family group [...]
Dubai or Doha – which is a better job market?
After years of seemingly unstoppable growth, Dubai seemed the favourite place for expats for a job in the entire Gulf region. Post-crises, other contenders like Qatar's Doha, with huge gas reserves, started attracting foreign talent away from Dubai. However, even today, Dubai, if compared to the Qatari market, is more sought after by job seekers, [...]
EBACE 2011: Rizon FBOs Open in London and Doha
Rizon Jet has opened its long-planned FBOs at London’s Biggin Hill Airport and Doha International Airport. Both the UK and Qatar facilities will provide full handling support and plan to extend their maintenance portfolios. The Doha-based company is owned by Qatar’s GSSG Holdings and has ambitions to become a major business aviation [...]
Doha Bank provides opportunities for long-term investors
DOHA: R Seetharaman, Doha Bank Group CEO delivered a keynote address on fixed income at an event hosted by Thomson Reuter’s recenlty. This event was held at La Cigale, Doha. Top business professionals, key industry players in fixed income market and experienced bankers participated in this event and spoke on “GCC economy and emerging trends in [...]
Luxurious Bombardier Global Express XRS joins Qatar executive fleet
Qatar Airways’ corporate jet division Qatar Executive has welcomed its first ultra-long haul Bombardier Global Express XRS to its growing fleet, one of the most luxurious business jets available in the sky. The new delivery follows the recent announcement by Qatar Executive to add three new Bombardier aircraft to its fleet, including another [...]
Qatar ranks 8th in IMD competitiveness:
DOHA: Qatar ranked 8th among 59 countries in the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) Competitiveness Report for 2011 compared to the 15th position in 2010. This assessment confirms the robust progress that Qatar has made across multiple fronts. The assessment is based on statistical and comparable indicators for 2/3 and on [...]
