Qatar-Business Archives

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The silent killers: why are so many businesses in Qatar failing?

“If the rent doesn’t kill your business, then operational costs and excess permit fees do. If you survive that, you’ll have to withstand Qatar’s lack of buying power,” one former…

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Qatar sees 8.3 fold increase in contract awards reaching $10.4bn in Q2 of 2023

The GCC region has also seen the highest quarterly project awards value in over five years. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) project awards has witnessed a surge of 86% in…

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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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‘We ensure food is affordable for everyone’: LuLu director

Lulu Group International is shaping a future that prioritises sustainability, embraces digital innovation and guarantees food security. Lulu Group envisions a future anchored in sustainability, fuelled by digital transformation and…

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Qatar, Tanzania sign deals on infrastructure and energy

Although Qatar and Tanzania have always had cordial bilateral relations, these ties have grown stronger since the opening of their respective embassies and the exchange of high-level visits between their…

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IT firm MEEZA to become first in Qatar to use book-building for IPO

The company will offer 50% of its capital to institutional and individual investors in a two-stage offering process. Leading Qatari IT services company MEEZA is the first company in the…

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Qatar ranks first among world’s top destinations for foreign direct investment

The report noted that inflation would not exceed 3.3% this year. Qatar ranked first among 50 of the world’s top destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI), as the Gulf state…

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Qatar trade balance surplus jumps as India dominates exports

Petroleum and crude oil exports reached around QAR six billion, showing a 35% increase. Qatar’s trade balance surplus jumped by 78% on a year-over-year basis in July, amounting to QAR…

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Qatar fourth richest country worldwide, first in Arab region

The World Cup is expected to have a major economic impact on the country, enabling the tourism sector to flourish as Doha doubles in size. Qatar has been ranked as…

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