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QIC hosts first-of-its-kind InsurTech MENA Summit in region

The summit brought together technology pioneers, investors, and Insurtech startup finalists from ‘InsurHack MENA’. The InsurTech MENA Summit 2022, organised by Qatar Insurance Company Group (QIC), marked a seminal moment in insurance change,…

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Qatar, Algeria to dive into tourism, real estate investments

Qatar is the largest Arab investor in Algeria, accounting for 74% of all foreign investments as the two countries share numerous memoranda in different sectors. Qatari and Algerian businessmen discussed…

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Qatar Investment Authority acquires 32 residential assets in Japan

The Qatari wealth fund is the fourth largest of its kind globally. Qatar Investment Authority acquired 32 residential assets in Japan for an undisclosed amount, property firm Gaw Capital Partners…

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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 wealth fund CEO assures potential recession will be ‘light’

Economic growth in various parts of the world is expected to witness a slowdown. A potential global recession would be “light”, the CEO of Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), Mansoor Al…

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Foreign ownership rules loosened as Qatar opens up to global investors

Qatar will introduce a new law that will allow residents and non-residents to own residential units and mall shops, allowing more foreign property ownership in the country. Non-Qataris will soon…

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EXCLUSIVE: Technology investments between Qatar-Türkiye to grow, says President of Türkiye’s Investment Office

Türkiye’s strong bilateral ties with Qatar open up new avenues of trade and investment with the Gulf nation, Burak Dağlıoğlu tells Doha News in an exclusive interview. The strong and ever-growing diplomatic…

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Google announces $10 million investment supporting Palestinian businesses

The $10 million will help nourish the tech scene in Palestine Google revealed it is investing millions of dollars to fund Palestinian tech businesses in the country. The initiative, announced…

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Qatar invests $1.5 bn in ‘Bodhi Tree’ platform for media and consumer technology

The platform aims to transform sectors driven by consumer engagement. Qatar Investment Authority has invested $1.5 billion in “Bodhi Tree”, an investment platform providing innovative media and consumer technology opportunities…

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