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Qatar expands manufacturing sector with dozens of new factories

The nation’s manufacturing industry contributed around QR57 billion to the GDP in 2021. Qatar’s industrial sector has witnessed a significant boom with over 60 new factories opening in 2021, according…

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Qatar signs deal to set up first local electric car factory

A € 20 million joint venture between Qatari and French companies to establish an electric car production facility. Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA) signed an agreement with Gaussin Advance Mobility,…

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Qatar, UK energy officials meet amid ‘fuel panic buying’

Qatar’s energy minister met with the UK’s Energy Secretary of State amid a growing fuel crisis in the kingdom. Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi met…

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Travel

Think you know Qatar? Here’s how you can become a tour guide for visitors

Keen on becoming a tour guide? Qatar Tourism is now providing programmes to teach the tricks of the trade. Qatar is expected to enjoy a permanent boost to its tourism…

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Experts expect ‘permanent boost to tourism’ for Qatar post-World Cup future

Analysts forecast that Qatar is set to witness strong economic growth in its non-hydrocarbon sectors even after the 2022 World Cup concludes. Qatar is set to enjoy steady growth in…

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Qatar splashes out to nurture cruise tourism industry

Qatar Tourism has entered an agreement with Cruise Lines International Association to promote the Gulf state as a destination. Qatar Tourism has entered a new partnership with Cruise Lines International…

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Qatar Petroleum to begin supplying ‘greener’ Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel

A new step towards a greener Qatar was announced by Qatar Petroleum (QP) on Sunday. QP’s Refinery in Mesaieed began supplying Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (ULSD) to Doha’s domestic transportation…

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News

Locally made: Qatar sees 17% increase in number of factories

The ministry of commerce and industry said there has been an increase of 17% in the number of factories operating in Qatar compared to 2017. The number of factories in…

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News

Qatar to award $27.5 billion in construction contracts as World Cup clock ticks

Amid complaints of unpaid bills, Qatar plans to award some 30 major road building projects worth $27.5 billion (QR100bn) to construction companies this year, reports business news website MEED. That’s…

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