The Qatar Business Incubation Center (QBIC) signed a memo of understanding this week with Al Jazeera Media Network (AJMN) to work in tandem to create a corporate incubator for digital media and technology businesses. Read More »

Qatar is showcasing its national commitment to environmental sustainability and healthy, plentiful food for all as part of the Weill Cornell Medical College’s (WCMC-Q) Qatar Pavilion at Expo Milano 2015; Expo Milano is this year’s World’s Fair and is one of the biggest events of its kind in the world, with more than 140 participating countries and 20 million visitors over a six-month period. Read More »

Qatar Duty Free announced Sept. 21 that Sudish Sukumaran is the 20th winner of its $1 million prize in the Millionaire Draw held at Hamad International Airport in Doha.Qatar Duty Free, a shopping emporium in Qatar’s state-of-the-art Hamad International Airport, also said that Abdullah Al Shareef won the drawing for a Bentley Continental GT Speed. Read More »

Qatar’s Logistic Committee and the Qatar Chamber of Commerce have reached an agreement to protect the interests of the beneficiaries of land grants at the Birkat Al Awamir Logistic Area Project. The project is the largest logistics and industrial project in the country's south and is aimed at encouraging the private sector to contribute to Qatar National Vision 2030. Read More »

Emerson Process Management is providing automation and engineering services for a Qatargas project that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 1.6 million tonnes annually, company officials announced Tuesday. "The Emerson team welcomed this opportunity to help Qatargas execute the project safely, reliably and efficiently," Emerson's senior program manager for Qatargas said. Read More »

Some of the most prestigious universities are now lending their academic reputations to Qatar, some opening outposts in Doha, all in exchange for big donations. Read More »

Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) recently announced the establishment of an independent Employment Standards Office (ESO) that previously operated under the legal department and now is the statutory compliance office for businesses it registers.The office seeks to protect both employers and employees in complying with robust regulations, codes and procedures. Read More »

The new Mall of Qatar general manager, Rony Mourani, recently touted the Gulf nation as a promising new market for retailers at the InRetail Summit held in Dubai; Mall of Qatar will be the country's largest leisure, entertainment and shopping destination when it opens its doors to the public, and Mourani said the opening of the new mall will mark a new era in retail and entertainment. Read More »

Qatar Airways was recognized as one of the world’s leading airlines at the recent Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Travel Awards ceremony held at the Ham Yard Hotel in Central London. The airline was named Best For Business by readers who commended the airline’s five-star on-board service, on-time departure record, and lounge facilities at London Heathrow and Doha Al Mourjan. Read More »

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide recently announced the sale of the Westin Excelsior Rome to Katara Hospitality, Qatar's leading hospitality organization, for $251 million. Read More »

As part of its advanced training program, Qatar Development Bank held a three-day event for 30 entrepreneurs aiming to improve their industrial productivity.The training provided details about the latest strategies and applications to raise efficiency. Experts gave a detailed explanation about support available to help entrepreneurs either launch or improve their projects. Read More »

As part of its wider growth plans, Saudia Group, a Qatar-based supermarkets and hypermarkets conglomerate, is entering the UAE market with the opening of Kenz Hypermarket in Ajman. Located in Hamidiya, the new hypermarket will offer a range of products including food, home essentials and apparel. Kenz Hypermarket will be a one-stop shopping solution for residents in Ajman. Read More »

Qatar Airways’ world-class in-flight experience has been awarded the “Best Up In the Air” Experience award during the Future Global Travel Experience 2015. “We are honored to receive this coveted award,” Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar Al Baker said. Read More »

The roundtable brought together representatives from financial institutions in Qatar and the Gulf Cooperation Council region to discuss the current aircraft finance market, forecast airplane deliveries and to learn more about aircraft financing. Read More »

Qatar's entrepreneurs came out in force for the Qatar Business Incubation Center's first networking event, QBIC Open Day. Read More »

Doha - Aamal Company Q.S.C. announced Tuesday the establishment of a new subsidiary, Aamal for Maritime Transportation Services. Read More »

DHL Express Qatar accepted two prestigious awards in the Customer Services Team of the Year and Human Resources Team of the Year categories for the ninth annual Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service, the world’s premier business awards. Read More »

Naseba will host the seventh Cyber Defense Summit in Doha Sunday and Monday, with hundreds of technology officers are expected to attend. The summit will serve as a high-level platform for business leaders to share knowledge and network with peers. Read More »

The council is tasked with enhancing economic cooperation between financial institutions, businesses and government agencies. It also will promote the exchange of information in commercial and marine arbitration, intellectual property and patents. Read More »

Qatar Airways has launched new flights to Abha in Saudi Arabia, making the city the airline’s eighth destination in the Kingdom. Read More »