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QTerminals extends Antalya Port operations for another 19 years

Qatar’s terminal operating company strengthens presence in Turkey’s key port and boosts global trade gateway capabilities Qatar’s terminal operating company has signed a 19-year extension to the Concession Agreement for…

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Qatar’s ports see record cargo handling in November

Hamad Port and Ruwais Port hail a new monthly record General cargo has increased by 267% in the month of November, the second-highest amount handled in one month at Hamad…

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People of Qatar stand with Beirut

Over the past few days people across Qatar have come together to show support and send donations to Beirut following Tuesday’s devastating explosion. Watch our video for more!

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Qatar sends medical aid to Lebanon after tragic explosion

Qatar sent a search and rescue team of 50 Lekhwiya members, along with two field hospitals to assist #Lebanon following Tuesday’s deadly explosion in Beirut. Watch our video for more!

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Culture

Official: Qatar to welcome 30 cruise ships during winter 2016-17

Qatar's capital will welcome 30 cruise ships during the next tourist season, which runs from October 2016 to April 2017 - significantly more than the eight vessels that will stop in Doha this winter.

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Business

Defense firm Thales wins security contract for Qatar port

The commercial port, which was officially named Hamad Port last month by the Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani, is set to have some operations underway by the end of this year, and completion of the first phase is slated for the end of 2016.

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