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Gold sales in Qatar skyrocket by 50% since start of Ramadan

The holy month of Ramadan is considered to be one of the most profitable times for gold sellers across the peninsula. Mohammed Al Salahi, Executive Director of Al-Salahi Holding Group,…

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CRA unveils blockchain blueprint to boost Qatar’s digital transformation

The Blueprint outlines the regulatory framework for Blockchain-based projects in Qatar. The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has recently released the Qatar National Blockchain Blueprint, which has been jointly developed by…

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Qatar Central Bank launches country’s first national prepaid card ‘Himyan’

A national prepaid card is a payment card that is issued by a government or a government-backed organisation and can be used for various transactions. Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has…

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UK government officials welcome Qatari bid for Manchester United

On Thursday, representatives from the Nine Two Foundation, led by Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani, met with the Manchester United management in person at Old Trafford to hold discussions. UK…

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ChatGPT’s AI capabilities improve writing abilities, study finds

Employers may begin to recognise the advantages of ChatGPT as well, which may jeopardise the jobs of their staff. ChatGPT and its AI capabilities could assist writers and office workers…

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Biggest ever AgriteQ kicks off in Doha bringing together 675 exhibitors from 55 countries

The exhibition is in line with the goals of the ‘Comprehensive Plan for Food Security,’ which is a framework for increasing self-sufficiency in Qatar. The 10th Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition…

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Nationwide decline in building permit issuance in Qatar as of February 2023

The Qatar residential real estate market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 11.5%. Building permits have increased by double digits in Doha and Um Salal municipalities over the…

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All Mowasalat buses operating in The Pearl are now electric

A decade from now, Qatar plans to turn all of its public transportation into fully environmentally-friendly vehicles. All buses operating in The Pearl are now electric, Mowasalat (Karwa) has announced.…

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ILO rejects allegations made by The New York Times on ‘critic-to-ally’ shift on Qatar

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and Qatar signed an Agreement in 2017 under which the ILO would offer technical assistance to Qatar to address its labour-related issues. A recent investigation by…

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