Fatemeh Salari

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Qatar’s Commercial Bank ‘keen’ to issue green bonds

In April, Masraf Al-Rayan launched Qatar’s first Sharia-compliant green deposit. Qatar’s Commercial Bank says it is eager to issue green bonds, but only after ensuring that the designated money will…

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Iran-Qatar Joint Economic Commission to strengthen ties in various fields

The two sides will also witness the first Iran-Qatar Trade Conference which is set to be held on the sidelines of the meeting. Iran’s Energy Minister Ali-Akbar Mehrabian is due…

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Culture

Eid round the world: a look into different Eid al-Fitr traditions

Looking into countries across the different continents, Doha News sheds light on some of the unique traditions upheld by a number of communities. Eid al-Fitr, literally translated to ‘festival of…

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Iran and Qatar sign bilateral agreements ahead of FIFA World Cup

Qatar is willing to use Iran’s potentials in Bushehr and Hormuzgan Provinces, particularly Kish Island, in order to host the World Cup 2022. Qatar has signed a number of cooperation…

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Baladna increases ownership in Egypt’s Juhayna to 10%

Baladna now owns 95.4 million QAR of Juhayna’s total shares. Qatar’s leading and largest dairy producer Baladna Company has increased its ownership stake in Egypt’s Juhayna Food Industries to 10.1…

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Qatar Foundation’s ‘Showtime!’ wins two awards at Cannes Film Festival

The film’s soundtrack was provided by the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, a member of Qatar Foundation. Qatar Foundation’s musical theatre film ‘Showtime!’ won two awards at the Cannes International Film Festival…

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Qatar Airways ready to take on Airbus in trial over A350 dispute

Qatar Airways and Airbus are heading for what is described as an exceptionally rare London court clash in the aviation industry in June 2023. Qatar Airways is ready to see…

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Ministry of Labour implements precautions to protect workers from ‘heat stress’

The Ministerial Decision No. 16 of 2007 that prohibits work from 11:30 to 15:00 was only partially effective, prompting the need for additional measures. The Ministry of Labour has begun…

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Qatar Airways CEO: high oil prices ‘may’ trigger recession in aviation industry

The surge in energy prices over the past two years has been the largest since the 1973 oil crisis, the World Bank said. Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al…