‘qatar News’ Archives
Makeen Holding aims to go public
Doha: Makeen Holding has plans to go public and be listed on Qatar Exchange, company officials said yesterday. They, however, added that necessary approvals from the Ministry of Business and Trade and the Qatar Financial Markets Authority for listing are yet to be had. The company held its annual meeting chaired by Dr Sheikh Khalid bin Thani [...]
Businesswomen forum to open on May 17
The second Qatar International Businesswomen Forum will be held on May 17 and 18 at the Ritz Carlton-Doha, the forum has said. Being held under the patronage of HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, the event is part of many initiatives aiming to enhance the role of Qatari [...]
‘Rookie Awards’ presented by AZF
DOHA: As the 4th FIG Challenge Cup came to a close at the ASPIRE Dome, Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) honoured two promising young gymnasts from the event presenting them with the ‘ASPIRE Rookie Award’. Following three days of good performances by 167 high-class gymnasts from 24 countries, representatives from AZF selected Tan Sixin from [...]
Firm hoping to register 10pc growth
DOHA: Qatar plans a 19 per cent jump in government spending to a six-year-high of $38 billion in fiscal year 2011/12, while gas expansion should boost its budget surplus to over 6pc of economic output. The Opec member, whose hydrocarbon-based economy is forecast to expand at a double-digit clip this year, plans to spend over $125bn in the next [...]
LEGAL HELPLINE
QUESTION: I have been working with a company for almost two years. The management now wants me to sign a non-competition certificate for two years. Is the company entitled by law to ask me sign such a clause after two years of service? Can I challenge this in the court? AA, Doha ANSWER: Article No. 43 of the Qatar Labour Law No 14 of 2004 [...]
Young All Whites complete Doha camp with narrow loss
The New Zealand U-17 team have signed off from a fortnight long camp in Doha, Qatar with a 1-2 loss to their Aspire Academy hosts overnight. From a well-worked short corner in the 54th minute, a deft piece of control and sharp half-volley from Cameron Howieson on the edge of the area brought the New Zealanders level, cancelling out a stunning [...]
Solis Hotels takes on first Mideast property in Doha
Solis Hotels & Resorts has been appointed to manage a new five-star hotel due to open in Doha, Qatar in 2015. Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development said the Solis Doha would be located next to the Qatar National Convention Centre in Education City. Solis Doha is the first property for Solis Hotels & Resorts in the [...]
Qatar allows residency permits for home buyers
Foreigners to own real estate and get residency permits in the country. The new ruling allows foreign home owners to substitute a sponsor for property ownership. Earlier, non-Qataris were required to have sponsors to receive a residence permit. The rule, which was endorsed by the Cabinet in 2006, turns properties into sponsors, local reports [...]
Roundup: Gulf Arab markets continue to advance
Stock markets in the Gulf Arab region started positively into the new week Sunday, despite the ongoing unrest in Libya and Syria. The Qatar Exchange in Doha posted the largest advance, closing one percent higher at 8,392.79 points. All Qatari sector indices landed in the green. "A total of 41 companies listed on Qatar Exchange reported a [...]
‘Kiki’ finishes sixth in Formula Drift Global Challenge in Doha
Thailand's drift racer Sak "Kiki" Nana came in sixth at the Formula Drift Global Challenge in Doha, Qatar last week. Sponsored by Red Bull, Sak, who was the only Thai competitor in the event, scored 68.6 out of 100 points. "Overall, I am pleased with my performance and my car," said Sak, who drove a Nissan Silvia S15. "I have learned a lot [...]
