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Qatar Chamber calls for reviving free trade negotiations between GCC, EU

It is essential for GCC states to adopt a unified position, Qatar Chamber (QC) said. The chairman of Qatar Chamber, Khalifa al-Thani, called for the revival of free trade negotiations…

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Qatar, Iran ink deal to enhance trade relations

The two countries trade relations have improved since the 2017 blockade Iran and Qatar could soon utilise one another’s ports after the two countries announced an agreement to improve trade…

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Qatar Holding ‘to purchase Turkey’s Istinye Park mall in $1 billion deal’

The Doha-based firm reportedly secured the deal with one of Istanbul’s largest companies. Qatar Holding is reportedly securing a $1 billion deal to purchase 42% of Turkey’s Istinye Park, one…

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Qatar, Spain abolish visas for special passport holders

Travelling for special passport holders made easier by bilateral agreements. Qatar and Spain have agreed to abolish visas for holders of diplomatic, special and service passports while travelling between the…

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Qatar inks $140 million deal to buy Antalya port

A $140m deal to purchase Turkey’s Port Akdeniz was signed with Qatar’s QTerminals. Qatar’s terminal operating company QTerminals purchased Antalya’s Port Akdeniz in a $140 million deal with the Global…

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Qatar-based perfume companies offered discount to export worldwide

Locally made perfume to reach international markets. Qatar Airways is providing discounted rates to local Qatari perfume manufacturers to export their products to international markets, as part of its recent…

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Qatari investments in the US see ‘steady growth’, report says

The bilateral trade between the United States and Qatar has totalled $6bn in 2018 Qatar’s foreign direct investments (FDI) in the US has been “steadily growing,” increasing over 10% in…

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Qatar-Italy trade relations on the rise

Imports of Italian goods will continue to increase as bilateral trade and investment strengthens. The import of food and agricultural products from Italy to Qatar reached a value of more…

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Doha Trade Exhibition to return on September 24

The annual major local exhibition will go ahead despite the pandemic. The Doha Trade Exhibition will return for its second edition between September 24 and October 3 at the Doha…

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