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New unified Gulf tourism visa to bolster Saudi economy

In November 2023 the Gulf Cooperation Council approved a landmark unified tourist visa set to launch between 2024 and 2025.

Similar to the Schengen scheme, the permit will enable tourists to travel across all six GCC member states: .....
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Qatar Airways Announces Flights Resumption to ,

The award-winning airline continues to enhance its 2024 summer schedule with more than 170 destinations including 50 in Europe

Qatar Airways passengers from Lisbon now have access to the dazzling gateway of Hamad International Airport for thrilling journeys across Africa, Asia , Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent

Doha, Qatar – Qatar Airways announces the resumption of flights to Lisbon, Portugal as part of its 2024 network expansion of over 170 destinations. The four weekly flights will be served on a Boeing B787-8 aircraft commencing Thursday, 6 June 2024.

As the capital of Portugal, Lisbon offers the perfect starting point for travellers eager to delve into the rich tourism offerings of the country. With countless historical sites only a day trip away, adventurers can embark on a journey to the medieval town of Sintra and its UNESCO World Heritage Site, Quinta de Regaleira palace. A train ride away, the National Palace of Pena is adorned with colourful tiles inspired by the exotic plants surrounding it, creating a captivating ambience.....
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Fazeela Gopalani, Head Of ACCA Middle East, Is Empowering Women And Next-Gen In Finance

A lot can change in a year, especially in the finance and tech game, as the digital economy evolves. In 2023, ChatGPT exploded onto the scene, and AI’s societal integration has shifted the education and accountancy landscape at large. The demand for high-quality education that helps build a knowledge-based economy is on the rise in MENA amid a digitization drive and government investments. By 2027, the overall market value of the Middle East’s education sector is expected to reach $175 billion, according to estimates from Industry ARC. “The world is changing, and I think we’re recognizing that as a professional body, we need to make sure that we’re keeping on top of these changes,” says Fazeela Gopalani, the Middle East Head of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the global body for professional accountants.....
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- plans to expand further across
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Middle Eastern Hotels Shine In 2024

Forbes Travel Guide revealed its annual list for 2024, the only global rating system for hotels, restaurants, spas, luxury resorts, and cruises, showcasing Middle Eastern hotels as the most awarded in the five-star category.

Amanda Frasier, Forbes Travel Guide's President of Ratings, explained that the award nominees delivered the highest levels of performance, reshaping the future of luxury hospitality through innovative designs and exceptional dining experiences.

She added that the list of winners for 2024 included more prominent hospitality destinations in the Middle East and Africa region, with a record participation of new nominees, reflecting the expected increase in demand for exceptional travel experiences.

The five hotels in the Middle East that received a 5-star rating in the Forbes Travel Guide 2024 are: ....
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Amanda Frasier Forbes Travel Guide



Yasmeen Elsayed
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Qatar Airways’ Codeshare Partner, Garuda Indonesia, Announces a New Route to Doha through its Award-Winning Hub, Hamad International Airport

Qatar Airways and Garuda Indonesia join forces to offer customers more choice and improve tourism to both countries

Qatar Airways’ codeshare partner, Garuda Indonesia, announces the commencement of its daily direct flight between Jakarta (CGK) and Doha (DOH) effective from 4 April 2024, with ticket sales starting on 6 February 2024. The new daily direct flight will be operated with state-of-the-art Boeing B777-300 aircraft in a dual-class configuration, featuring 26 high-end seats in Business Class and 367 seats in Economy Class.

The launch of services from Jakarta to Doha symbolises the strong bilateral ties between Indonesia and Qatar, aimed at deepening economic cooperation between the two nations. It also stimulates benefits in the aviation and tourism sectors, including enhanced trade flows and commercial links. The daily flight to Doha will help cater to the increasing demand for direct flights between Jakarta and Doha, and provide wider preferences for travellers. The new route allows customers of the flag carrier of Indonesia to enjoy access beyond Doha to Qatar Airways’ network of over 170 destinations, including cities in Middle East, Europe, and Africa. This will also provide Qatar Airways’ passengers even more travel options for seamless connectivity to exotic destinations in Indonesia.....
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Investment volume in Free Zones reaches QR5bn: Chairman

Minister of State and Chairman of Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) HE Dr. Ahmad bin Mohammed Al Sayed revealed that QFZ has attracted nearly 500 companies spanning diverse sectors with estimated investments at about QR 5 billion.

The Minister of State held a meeting with a delegation from Qatar Chamber, led by First Vice-Chairman of Qatar Chamber HE Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al Kuwari, in the presence of CEO of the Qatar Free Zones Authority HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al-Thani, and executive officials from both organizations......
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Qatar's e-commerce industry expected to grow over 9% CAGR

The e-commerce market size is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.40 percent by 2028. The global market analytical platform, Research and Markets in its recent report stated that the sector is poised to grow from $3.82bn (QR13.91bn) to $5.99bn (QR21.81bn) in 2028.

“With the highest GDP per capita in the world and a reliance on international partners to fulfill strategic goals, Qatar emerges as an excellent place for commercial growth, creating economic prospects for many nations,” it said....
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'Qatari investments in Jordan reach $4.5bn

The Qatar Chamber recently participated in a seminar titled ‘Business Environment and Investment Opportunities in Jordan,’ which was organised by the Ministry of Investment of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The seminar took place at the Conferences Centre within the Expo Doha 2023 venue.

The seminar was attended by QC’s First Vice-Chairman, Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al Kuwari, and Second Vice-Chairman, Rashid bin Hamad Al Athba, along with Khalifa Al Maslamani, Deputy Chairman of the Qatari Jordanian Joint Business Council....
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QatarEnergy, Excelerate Energy Agree To 15-Year LNG Deal

QatarEnergy and US-based Excelerate Energy signed an agreement on Monday to supply 1 million tons per year (mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to floating storage and regasification units in Bangladesh for 15 years from January 2026.

QatarEnergy-Excelerate Energy deal
"This new agreement will further strengthen our relationship with Excelerate while also supporting the energy requirements of the People's Republic of Bangladesh and its stride towards greater economic development," QatarEnergy CEO Saad Al-Kaabi said in a statement.

Excelerate will buy 850,000 tpa of LNG in 2026 and 2027 and 1 mtpa from 2028 to 2040, QatarEnergy said. It will be shipped to floating storage and regasification units in Bangladesh. Qatar is already the largest supplier of LNG to Bangladesh, according to the statement......
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Qatar's maritime sector records healthy growth in last year

Hamad Port keeps moving forward firmly towards more powerful position as one of the key ports in the Middle East and the region. It targets achieving a more efficient logistics services industry in Qatar and the transformation into a leading global trade hub, thus enhancing its economic diversification plans in step with the Qatar National Vision 2030.....
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Mwani.Qatar
QTerminals



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GCC and sign historic free trade agreement to enhance economic ties

The Gulf Cooperation Council and South Korea are set to bolster their economic ties with a new free trade agreement.

The deal, inked in Seoul by Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi, the secretary-general of the GCC, and Ahn Duk-geun, the East Asian country’s minister of trade, marks a “historic step” toward achieving Gulf economic integration, according to a press note....
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Demand for key residential areas surge in Q3 2023

The country’s prime localities resulted in popular demand during the third quarter of the year. The Pearl, West Bay, Lusail, and other downtown residential areas witnessed a soaring rate among tenants who preferred renting apartments close to the business hub.....
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Qatar and Ireland discuss bilateral ties

Minister of State and Chairman of Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) H E Ahmad Al Sayed met with Minister of Finance in Ireland H E Michael McGrath at Ras Bufontas Free Zone during his visit and the accompanying delegation to the State of Qatar.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation and the exchange of expertise between the two countries in the field of investment attraction. The meeting also highlighted the investment opportunities and outstanding benefits offered by QFZ.....
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Catherine King says Turkish Airlines expansion 'routine'The federal government insists approving a massive expansion in air rights for Turkish Airlines despite rejecting a similar proposal by Qatar was a "routine" decision, and would open a new market for Australia.

Catherine King quietly approved a proposal for Türkiye's airline capacity to expand from seven weekly flights to 35 by the middle of 2025, including rights to operate routes between Australia and countries other than Türkiye.....
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The move has reignited a debate that began when Ms King earlier rejected a similar proposal by





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QIIB, Mastercard sign MoU to develop digital channels

Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) and Mastercard signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday to establish a strategic partnership. The agreement builds on the long-standing collaboration between the two parties.

In the initial stage, the focus will be on developing the bank’s digital channels for international remittances and payments....
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QIIB | Mastercard



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stc spearheads the Sustainability Innovation Hub as part of the GCC Telco Alliance

stc Group, an engine of digital transformation, has recently unveiled the Sustainability Innovation Hub in collaboration with GCC Telco Alliance members, including Etisalatand, Zain, , Omantel, du, Ooredoo Group and other key regional and international partners. This project focuses on tackling climate change and enhancing the availability of affordable and dependable energy sources.

In light of the significant transformation in the global energy landscape, telecom operators are actively exploring alternatives that can improve their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint. The Sustainability Innovation Hub aims to bridge the gap between technology, telecom innovation, and climate action for a low-carbon economy. It will bring together cutting-edge technologies, visionary experts, and collaborative efforts to tackle one of the most critical challenges the telecom industry faces today.....
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Group Launches Its Employment Development Initiative, Ooredoo Learning Academy

Ooredoo Learning Academy is set to become the Group's core learning arm, and will offer ways to bridge skill gaps, meet business-critical needs, and create a strong internal talent marketplace.

Ooredoo Group, an telecommunications company operational across the MENA and Southeast Asia, announced the launch of Ooredoo Learning Academy (OLA), its own employee learning and development initiative, in November 2023....
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مركز للعلماء الشباب يختتم برنامج (العلوم والتكنولوجيا والهندسة والرياضيات في الرياضة)

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QUYSC Celebrates the Successful Conclusion of the Groundbreaking “STEM in Sports” Program

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How Braille Tech Visionary Abdelrazek Aly's Bonocle Is Empowering The Visually Impaired In

An entrepreneurial journey can begin in a million different ways, but for Abdelrazek Aly, cofounder and CEO of Bonocle, it literally started by accident. In 2014, when he was a computer science student at Qatar University, Aly had a car collision that broke his right hand. Finding himself temporarily impaired, he joined the university’s Inclusion and Special Needs Support Center and began interacting with and learning about people with visual disabilities.... “We started brainstorming and educating ourselves about how things could work better. By collaborating closely with the blind community, we've evolved Bonocle into the product that it is today,” says Aly, an Egyptian who moved to Qatar......
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Abdelrazek Aly | Ramy Abdulzaher
Bonocle




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Qatar’s economic growth stabilizes after World Cup boom: IMF

The economic growth of Qatar has normalized after the country’s strong fiscal performance in 2022, driven by the FIFA World Cup, according to the International Monetary Fund.

In its consultation report released on Nov. 21, the IMF disclosed that Qatar’s economic outlook in the medium term seems favorable, with output expected to expand by about 1.75 percent per annum during 2023–25........
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تستضيف مؤتمر الاتحاد الدولي للجامعات لعام 2023

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QU to Host the International Association of Universities (IAU) 2023 Conference, this Month

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sector estimated at 28% CAGR by 2028

Qatar’s Internet of Things (IoT) market is expected to grow from QR2.88bn ($0.79bn) in 2023 to QR9.87bn ($2.71bn) by 2028, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.92 percent between 2023 and 2028, according to a report curated by Research and Markets, .

The report highlights that “Of all the Arab countries, Qatar is one of the few that can be termed technologically advanced. The country witnesses a high rate of innovation, starting from IoT, virtual reality, robotics, and the most recent, 5G. As part of its long-term vision and strategy....
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Qatar Airways Becomes the Official Global Airline Partner of Italian Giants FC

- Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Al Meer celebrated the partnership at the Dubai Airshow with the Inter delegation and the Club Legend, Marco Materazzi

- The agreement extends rights to Qatar Duty Free and Hamad International Airport, and ensure a comprehensive Qatar Airways Group partnership

- Inter fans will be able to access special Qatar Airways Privilege Club flight fares

Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar, welcomes top-tier Italian football team FC Internazionale Milano (Inter) to its sport sponsorship portfolio. At the Dubai Airshow 2023, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Al Meer joined hands with Inter’s executive team as the new Official Global Airline Partner of the club....
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Future is bright for MSMEs in Qatar

The third annual GWC Forum, titled ‘Fostering Legacy – Empowering MSMEs in the Digital Era’, was a major success, attracting a high-level audience of experts from government, the private sector, and academia from Qatar and the region......
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Ranjeev Menon | GWC



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by : A Pioneering Wellness Destination in the Middle East

Qatar has been among the region’s top post-pandemic luxury destinations, and Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som is one of the best resorts to experience the original spirit of Thailand’s award-winning retreat.

Located on a private coastal location at the northmost tip of Qatar, Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som boasts a 280,000 square-meter footprint, making it the Middle East’s largest and most immersive wellness destination.....
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Chiva-Som International
Zulal Wellness Resort



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QInvest participates in FII in

QInvest was an active participant in the seventh edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII), held from 24 to 26 October, 2023, at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This year’s FII, themed “The New Compass,” hosted over 6,000 delegates and featured insights from 500 speakers across a broad spectrum of topics....
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Hussain Abdulla




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