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Qatar’s Alfardan Properties garners kudos for green building practice

April 28, 2016

Alfardan Properties recently was honored for sustainability design practices and for its support of Tarsheed, Qatar's national program for conservation and energy efficiency, for its Al Gassar Resort. Qatar Prime Minister Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani presented the firm with the first-place prize in the Tarsheed Conserving Building Competition residential category.

Middle East Insurance Forum honors industry leaders

February 4, 2016

Insurance professionals from around the world, including CEOs, high-ranking bankers, authorities in research and Shariah scholars, gathered in Bahrain earlier this week for the 12th annual Middle East Insurance Forum (MEIF) Institutional Excellence Awards.The two-day event wouldn’t be possible without the partnership of the Central Bank of Bahrain.

Mall of Qatar GM highlights the nation’s burgeoning retail opportunities

September 23, 2015

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.

Siemens wins $525 million contract to build power substations in Qatar

August 20, 2015

The contract is part of Qatar's long-term plan to build up its energy infrastructure as part of the Qatar National Vision 2030 and in preparation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in 2022. Siemens will design and build 18 turnkey substations by 2017.

Samsung C&T to construct water and power project in Qatar

August 13, 2015

Samsung C&T announced its participation in the Facility D Independent Water and Power Project in Qatar. The company received the award for the Engineering, Procurement & Construction of a 2,500-megawatt combined cycle power plant from Umm Al Houl Power.

Doha Bank agrees to finance Leighton Contracting Qatar’s reservoir project

August 11, 2015

Doha Bank, Qatar’s largest private commercial bank, has signed a project finance deal with Leighton Contracting Qatar to support the construction of the Rawdat al Rashed water security mega reservoir project.

Qatar hopes to harness the nation’s major solar power potential

July 10, 2015

Industry and government leaders in Qatar are preparing to gather in October to collaborate on efforts to make the Gulf nation into a solar energy powerhouse. The country is in the midst of efforts to move away from using fossil fuels to produce energy.

Corporations partner to create sustainable future for Qatar

June 16, 2015

KAHRAMAA (Qatar General Electricity and Water Corp.) and AMLAK (the holding company the manages strategic portfolios of assets based in Qatar) have recently signed Tarsheed, the national program for conservation and energy efficiency.

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