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Qatar named most competitive economy in the Middle East – again!

Qatar has retained its title as the region’s most competitive economy in this year’s Global Competitiveness Report 2012-2013, released yesterday by the World Economic Forum. This year Qatar ranks 11th in the…

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Manpower shortage due to low pay prompts construction project delays in Qatar, KSA

Qatar and other GCC countries are not paying enough for skilled and unskilled workers in the construction industry, recruiters have said. The result: a shortage of such workers just as…

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Qatar determines its power and water grids are the best in the GCC

Qatar determines its power and water grids are the best in the GCC Kahramaa, the state-owned General Electricity and Water Corporation, has declared its water and electrical grids to be the…

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‘Halal’ stamp likely to be required on all meats imported to the GCC

‘Halal’ stamp likely to be required on all meats imported to the GCC Gulf Cooperation Council countries are planning to implement new regulations on meat imports to the region, Qatari…

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Qatar Foundation ranked among top 10 GCC employers

When it comes to salary, benefits, chances of promotion, working conditions, perks — and a good boss – Qatar Foundation is one of the best places to work in the Gulf,…

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Doha competes with Dubai as GCC countries raise pay to attract expats

Salaries are expected to increase across the Gulf this year as GCC countries compete to attract top expat talent, a new report states. The UAE is expected to raise salaries…

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For Khaleeji women, wearing the same dress twice is not an option

For Khaleeji women, wearing the same dress twice is not an option Looking good has become big business in the Gulf. According to fashion designers, the biggest buyers of haute…

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‘We are now graduating students from universities that are spenders not savers’

Some 68 percent of the 1,100 GCC residents polled this year have said their savings are less than originally planned.

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Amid signs of growing intolerance, Catholic Church moves Gulf HQ from Kuwait to Bahrain

Amid signs of growing intolerance, Catholic Church moves Gulf HQ from Kuwait to Bahrain Some two million Catholics in the GCC will now look to Bahrain for their spiritual well-being,…

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