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Investors eye Qatar’s growing digital sector: QFC

Qatar’s government is actively funding a number of programmes aimed at turning the country into a digital hub. Investor trust in Qatar’s thriving digital sector has been revealed by the Qatar…

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Swiss wealth management firm Julius Baer to expand to ‘impressive’ Qatar

The Zurich entity is currently present in more than 25 countries, with more than 60 locations. Swiss wealth management firm Julius Baer is expanding its operations to Doha with the…

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Kushner left empty handed as Qatar refuses to fund new investment firm: reports

Former White House advisor Jared Kushner is seeking funding from the Gulf for his new investment firm. Jared Kushner, advisor and son-in-law to former US President Donald Trump, has looked…

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Business

Qatar investments in Jordan exceed $4.5 billion

Qatar has invested in all sectors in Jordan, public and private. Qatari investments in Jordan have exceeded $4.5 billion in all sectors, including $550 million ing private sector investments, according…

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The Round up

The Round Up 24 March 2021

Top stories on #TheRoundUp today: ⚽ #Dutch #football federation says won’t boycott Qatar #2022 @KNVB ???????? Afghan president @ashrafghani to propose election in six months ????#Doha invests in plant based…

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Qatar goes vegan? Plant-based ‘Eat Just’ secures $200 million in Doha-led funding

Eat Just has created the US’ “fastest-growing” plant-based egg brand and the first in the world to market meats made out of animal cells instead of slaughtered livestock. San Francisco-based…

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Resilient profits for Qatari banks in 2021 despite pandemic pressures

Capital buffers remained strong, supported by solid earnings Qatari banks total operating profit rose by 4% to QR 43.9 billion in 2020, up from QR 42.1 billion in 2019 that…

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First Indian university to open in Qatar this year: ambassador

Qatar Investment Authority is set to open an office in India and Qatar’s first Indian university is scheduled to open this year, local media reported. An Indian university, as well…

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Business

Qatar fund puts bets on distressed debt, high-grade bonds

The fund has been shifting its investment portfolio and strategy since 2018 Qatar Investment Authority is generating strong returns on multi-billion dollar investments it made on distressed debt and highly…

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