Doha, Qatar, 30 October 2023: Steigenberger Hotel & Residence Doha, the exceptional property in the heart of Qatar's capital, has proudly received the prestigious accolade of "Qatar’s Leading Hotel Residence 2023" at the World Travel Awards. This recognition comes as the property prepares to celebrate its first anniversary in just a couple of weeks on the 1st of November.  Steigenberger Hotel & Residence Doha represents the very first Steigenberger-branded Hotel Residence to open worldwide, and in just one year, it has already established itself as a beacon of luxury and sophistication in the hospitality sector. Located in the bustling urban business district on Al Matar Street, the property redefines luxury, offering more than just accommodation—it provides an immersive experience that ......read more

Date: 23 May, 2023  Media City Qatar (MCQ), an emerging, collaborative global home for media and creative talent in Doha, has signed a new multi-year contract with Bloomberg Media, securing the annual ‘Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg’ (QEF) until 2027. An official signing ceremony took place at QEF today. The contract was signed by Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah bin Khalifa Al-Thani, CEO of Media City Qatar, and Mr. M. Scott Havens, CEO of Bloomberg Media. The Forum, now in its third edition, showcases Qatar’s position within the global business world and serves as a platform for exchange and dialogue to bolster economic opportunities locally and globally. Hosted for the first time at the ‘Katara Towers’ in Lusail Marina District and under the theme “A New Global Growth Story,” ......read more

Qatar - Snoonu, Qatar’s fastest-growing delivery app, announces the launch of its new service “Snoosend”. It is a point-to-point delivery service that aims to transport items such as documents, food, packages, and more from one place to another.   On the 20th of September, Snoonu launched “Snoosend'' - a new in-app category, an early mover's advantage to meet uncatered demand in Qatar. As a fantastic feature, Snoosend started now by enabling customers to send their packages from one location to another within Qatar. This would be a great beneficiary for home and SMEs to transport items to their customers by Snoosend. Snoonu’s Founder & CEO, Mr. Hamad Al Hajri, said: “Snoonu is expanding its services to align with our goal to be a Super-App. In the future, Snoosend will ......read more

EAA’s Qatar Scholarship Programme and Awqaf bolster access to higher education in Qatar  Doha, 25 April 2022 – The Education Above All Foundation (EAA) and The General Directorate of Endowments (Awqaf) hosted a celebratory iftar at the Diplomatic Club on Sunday to award outstanding students for their academic performance, welcome new recipients, and honour graduates of the Qatar Scholarship programme in Qatar. The ceremony was attended by His Excellency Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Dr. Salem Al-Naemi, President of University of Doha for Science and Technology, Dr. Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Ghanem Al Thani, Director of General Department of Endowments, Dr. Francisco Marmolejo, Higher Education President at Qatar Foundation, Dr. Ivan ......read more

Doha, 31 July, 2019:   QIC Insured-the personal division arm of Qatar Insurance (QIC) – Qatar’s leading insurer has installed a self-service kiosk for buying and renewing Third Party Liability (TPL) boat or yacht insurance for private & commercial use. This is the first of its kind in the field of boat and yacht insurance in Qatar. Located at the ground floor level at the Ministry of Transport & Communications in the West Bay area, the self-service kiosk can be accessed during the working hours of the Ministry from Sunday to Thursday. The roll out of the new interactive self-service kiosk forms part of QIC Insured’s strategy of complete digitalization, offering an immersive digital experience for customers. Besides emanating a modern and receptive look, the self-service kiosk is equipped to ......read more

DUBAI – April 16, 2018:   Dubai-based Al Kasir Group launched three Crypto assets backed by certified diamonds. Al Kasir Jewellery Trading and Al Kasir portal, a joint venture under the private office of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Obaid Al Maktoum, announced the launch of the innovative diamond trading model using the blockchain technology for the first time in the world.  Al Kasir Group, a joint venture under the private office of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Obaid Al Maktoum and Dr. Amit Lakhanpal, Indian entrepreneur, property developer and director of the Al Kasir Group.  Speaking at a press conference in Dubai, Dr. Lakhanpal said, “Cryptocurrencies with their underlying Blockchain technology are increasingly popular amongst individuals, financial institutions and governments, however many of ......read more

Dubai, UAE, March 31, 2018:  Skyline University College hosted the National Seminar on Case Studies and Research on March 26, 2018 at SUC campus. The Chief Guest of the event was Dr. Faisal Ali Mousa, Chairman of FAM Holding. Dr. Mousa delivered a motivational speech where he shared his experiences of a journey starting from 3000 dirhams to 3 billion dirhams. He talked about the challenging times of his career as well as the strategies and the principles he always adhered to.  SUC Professor, Dr. Gouher Ahmed was the first speaker of the seminar who discussed the topic, “Case Research Some Issues” followed by the welcome remarks by SUC Dean, Dr. Amitabh Upadhya. Other guest speakers of the seminar were Dr. Narjes Haj-Salem of the College of Business Administration, University of Sharjah; Dr. Christopher Abraham, ......read more

Provides funding for building greenhouses in Qatar through its new “Greenhouse program” Doha, Qatar - 25 March 2018:   As part of its ongoing efforts to spread the culture of agriculture among Qatari farmers and enhance food security in the region through the fisheries, livestock and other agricultural sectors, Qatar Development Bank (QDB) participated in the 6th Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition, AgriteQ 2018. This event was held under the patronage of the Ministry of Municipality and the Environment, from 20 to 22 March at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center to highlight the latest innovations in agricultural techniques, and to pinpoint the road map to achieve food security, sustainable development and economic diversification contributing to the ‎Qatar National Vision ......read more

In the context of supporting local farms and agricultural products  Doha-Qatar –18 March 2018:   As part of its ongoing support for local agricultural products and entrepreneurs, Al Meera Consumer Goods Company QSC (Al Meera), launched an initiative called, ‘Products from Qatar’ at Al Meera Hypermarket, Hyatt Plaza.  The inauguration event was graced by Mr. Yousef Al Khulaifi- Director of Agriculture affairs department at the Ministry of Municipality and Environment, Eng. Salah Al-Hammadi, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Al Meera, Mr. Hayder Haydri, representative of Gourmet (fruits and vegetable suppliers of Al Meera) and several representatives from the local farms.  Following the inauguration, the dignitaries made a short tour of the vegetables and fruits section at Al Meera ......read more

Remittances from the GCC remain strong; 2018 expected to witness continued growth  Dubai, February 5, 2018:   Xpress Money, one of the world’s most dependable money transfer brands, witnessed a 10% growth in its global operations in 2017. The growth was backed by new partnerships in crucial corridors, innovative solutions, and a global expansion in the Xpress Money agent network.  Xpress Money’s traditional corridors from GCC remained strong. From the UAE, Philippines, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Egypt, were the top remittance receiving corridors. Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Philippines and Jordan received the highest remittances from Oman. The second quarter of 2017 witnessed the highest number of transactions owing to the month of Ramadan. In UAE, the second quarter saw the highest number of ......read more

March 22, 2017 - Under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Qatar, H.E. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Rumehi, Qatar’s Minister of Municipality and Environment, has inaugurated today (Wednesday, March 22, 2017) the 5th Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (Agriteq 2017). The event, organized by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment, will run until Saturday March 25 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. The inauguration ceremony was attended by H.E Dr. Fuad bin Jafar bin Al Sajwani, Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Oman, José Graziano Da Silva, Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Faisal Saoud Al-Hasawi Chairman and Director General of the Kuwait's Public Authority for Agriculture and Fish Resources ......read more

Dubai, UAE, November 16, 2016 – L’Oréal has been voted as the most attractive employer for business students amongst Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies, in the UAE and KSA. Over 12,600 students, of different majors, from 43 universities participated in Universum’s “Most Attractive Employers Ranking” survey.  The survey offered comprehensive insights into students’ views on their future careers, prospect employers, in addition to what they consider as the most important factors in their employment decision. Amongst Business students, L’Oréal ranked as 8th most attractive employer across all sectors, up from number 9 in 2015. Whereas in KSA, Business students ranked L’Oréal as 8th most attractive employer, up from 11 in 2015.  The annual survey commenced in November ......read more

It’s brighter, bolder and better   Kuwait– 17 April 2016:  After several months of intense review, strategic planning and brand awareness needs Milipol Qatar is very excited to launch its newly designed website. It was officially launched. The new website is more informative, more engaging and more interactive.   The new website has been designed to provide the ultimate user-friendly experience with improved functionality and navigation right through, allowing viewers to access material easily with the option to share information across key social networking channels. Created with the user firmly in mind, the website has been designed using the latest technology so the site is compatible with today's browsers and devices including a mobile version tentatively scheduled for end April ......read more

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A third of MENA poll respondents have resolved to work harder in the New Year, according to Bayt.com survey Dubai, UAE, 27 December 2015: Professionals in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are looking forward to the New Year, according to the Bayt.com ‘Holidays in the MENA Workplace Poll’. The vast majority of respondents (79.6%) will be making career New Year’s resolutions. In fact, 30.4% of them have already resolved to work harder next year. Feelings about 2016 are very positive: 38.7% describe their feelings as “very positive” and 33.2% as “excited”, compared to only 19% describing their feelings as “anxious” and 9.2% as “neutral”. 57.1% say that the new calendar year affects their levels of excitement towards work, while only 31% are “not affected at ......read more

Roadshow aims to create business opportunities for industry players in Qatar Elecrama 2016, the world's largest trade and networking forum for the electricity industry, will be organizing a networking event for the benefit of key industry stakeholders and decision makers in the Qatari capital, Doha. The event is being held to widen awareness of the enormous business potential afforded by the burgeoning Indian electricity sector. The networking event will be held at the Al Silla Ballroom of the Grand Hyatt, Doha on Tuesday, October 27 at 7.00 PM. Featuring presentations from senior representatives from the Indian electricity industry and interactive sessions with the invited delegates, the event is open to power and water professionals, suppliers and manufacturers, IWPP Developers and Contractors, Engineers, Construction ......read more

Honeywell hosts its first ever Women in Leadership Forum in the Middle East Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: May 05, 2015: Honeywell (NYSE:HON) hosted its first-ever Women in Leadership Forum in the Middle East earlier this week as part of its ongoing efforts to bring more women into senior management roles and increase female participation in its regional workforce.   The event, which was held in partnership with New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), was attended by Honeywell employees and students at the NYUAD Saadiyat Island campus.  Driving home the message that a diverse workforce featuring women in leadership leads to better outcomes for companies, the forum featured a lively moderated discussion featuring Kate Adams, the Fortune 100 firm’s Senior Vice President and General Counsel. Speaking to the group ......read more

Saudi Arabia registers the highest long term growth in employment among all other GCC countries, according to data compiled by Monster Employment Index KSA The creative industry (Advertising, Market Research, Public Relations, Media and Entertainment) maintains its top position with a 55% growth in job listings year on year Oil sector registers a negative growth The Monster Employment Index is a monthly gauge of online job posting activity in Middle-East based on a real-time review of tens of thousands of employer job opportunities culled from a large representative selection of career Web sites and online job listings. The Index does not reflect the trend of any one advertiser or source, but is an aggregate measure of the change in job listings across the industry. “Monster Employment Index KSA continues to ......read more

Experiential Marketing & Event Engagement agency Blue Cacti enters the Middle East market. The company that operates under a different brand name in India, South East Asia and North African markets has entered the Qatar under the new brand name and identity. Mr. Hamad Rabea Hamad Ajlan Al-Kaabi, Chairman of Blue Cacti says, “I am hugely excited with Blue Cacti, which brings something new and innovative to the Qatari market as a young creative agency. We hope to create innovative and exciting consumer and employee engagement campaigns & events that will inspire others to move away from the traditional methods of push marketing in this region. Further, we plan to create our own events and engagement programs that are in line with QNV 2030 focusing on the Health, Social and Environment platforms. We aim to contribute in ......read more