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Qatar’s entrepreneurs to gain global exposure at Startup Grind’s ‘Pitch Battle’
Gulf Times
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August 9, 2025
Startup Grind Doha is part of the global Startup Grind community, which is dedicated to educating, inspiring, and connecting entrepreneurs Startup Grind Doha has announced that it will be hosting the local edition of the ‘All-Star Pitch Battle’ on...
Qatar fiscal balance seen to reach 1.8% of country’s GDP this year, 5.4% in 2026
Gulf Times
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August 9, 2025
Oxford Economics believes that with positive fiscal balance, Qatar will generate a surplus this year and in 2026. Qatar’s fiscal balance may reach 1.8% of country’s GDP this year, according to Oxford Economics. In its latest estimate, the...
Keeta Qatar redefines on-demand services in a rapidly evolving digital economy
Qatar Tribune
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August 9, 2025
DOHA: With Qatar’s digital economy evolving rapidly, Keeta Qatar is fast emerging as a key player in shaping the future of on-demand services. Leading this charge is Jane Liu, General Manager of Keeta Qatar, whose leadership is backed by years of...
Pro-Jihad Qatari Royals Own More of London Than British King
PJ Media - Virginia
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August 9, 2025
The Al-Thani royal family of Qatar has a vast real estate empire in England, and significant financial influence in American universities. Since the Muslim royals also have spent years sheltering, shielding, assisting, and encouraging Hamas...
Alfardan Exchange wins 'Best Money Transfer Qatar 2025' award from Global Banking & Finance Review magazine
Gulf Times
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August 9, 2025
The award shows that Alfardan Exchange keeps up with fast digital changes and is a trusted provider of a variety of financial services for both individuals and businesses. Alfardan Exchange, the leading company in currency exchange, money...
Qatar UDC wins 2 accolades at International Safety Awards 2025
GCC Business News
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August 9, 2025
United Development Company (UDC) has won two prestigious awards at the 2025 International Safety Awards, presented by the British Safety Council, for The Pearl-Qatar and Gewan Island, an achievement that reflects its deep commitment to the highest...
Qatari Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- August 9, 2025
ARY News
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August 9, 2025
Karachi/Doha, August 9, 2025 — The Qatari Riyal (QAR) is trading at 77.42 Pakistani Rupee (PKR) today at 8:28 PM PKT, dropping from 77.80 PKR on August 4 and 77.72 PKR on August 1. This decline marks a shift from the QAR’s recent strength, though...
Egypt, Turkey discuss Gaza, Libya, aim to boost trade to $15bn
Daily News Egypt
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August 9, 2025
The foreign ministers of Egypt and Turkey on Saturday discussed the “humanitarian catastrophe” in Gaza and other regional crises, and agreed to work on boosting bilateral trade to $15bn, Egypt’s foreign ministry said. Egyptian Foreign Minister...
QIB, Injaz Qatar life skills programme reaches over 27,000 students
Gulf Times
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August 9, 2025
Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), in collaboration with Injaz Qatar, has concluded the 2024/25 cycle of the nationwide ‘Life Skills Programme’, impacting over 27,000 students across 71 schools. Over the year, more than 180 teachers were trained and...
Qatar and Egypt propose new Gaza ceasefire deal: report
The New Arab
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Hamas has refused to disarm before the Israeli military leaves Gaza, but Tel Aviv has said it is planning to occupy the Strip [Getty] Qatari and Egyptian mediators are drafting a new proposal for Gaza that would include the release of all Israeli...
MoI arrests five for smuggling and trafficking unlicensed firearms inside Qatar
The Peninsula
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August 9, 2025
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior’s Criminal Investigation Department has arrested five suspects — including two citizens — for their involvement in the smuggling and illicit trafficking of firearms within the country. This specific security...
PSX outlook optimistic as circular debt developments and corporate results take center stage: report
Profit by Pakistan Today
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August 9, 2025
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is expected to remain positive in the coming weeks, with further developments over circular debt expected to drive the market, along with upcoming corporate results remaining in the limelight, according to a report by...
Chinese contracting giant wins $4 billion EPCI deals for huge QatarEnergy offshore development
Upstream
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A leading Chinese contracting player has been awarded two prized engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) deals from state giant QatarEnergy for its multibillion-dollar Bul Hanine oilfield expansion project. The Bul Hanine...
Witkoff reportedly meets Qatar PM on comprehensive deal amid scramble to stop Gaza takeover
The Times of Israel
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August 9, 2025
US special envoy Steve Witkoff met Qatari Prime Minister Abdulrahman al-Thani in Spain on Saturday to discuss an end to the Gaza war and the release of all 50 remaining hostages, the Axios news site reported, amid an apparent flurry of diplomatic...
Emirates revises safety rules for power bank use onboard
The Peninsula
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August 9, 2025
Doha, Qatar: Dubai-based airline, Emirates announced a ban on using power banks on its flight, which takes effect on October 1, 2025. In a statement released yesterday, August 8, 2025, the airlines clarified that while travellers are permitted to...
Currency Rates in Pakistan Today – US Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal to PKR – 9 August 2025
Daily Pakistan
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August 9, 2025
LAHORE – Pakistani rupee shows strong performance against major foreign currencies on August 9, Saturday, as US Dollar hovers at Rs283.9 for buying and Rs284.9 for selling. Euro is being exchanged at Rs330.2 (buying) and Rs332.2 (selling), while...
See inside the hidden area where Qatar Airways flight attendants sleep on long-haul Boeing 777 flights
Business Insider
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2025-08-09T10:15:01Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky WhatsApp Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app I toured a Qatar Airways Boeing 777 at June's Paris Air Show....
Qatar Airways vs. Singapore Airlines: Who’s the Best in the Business-Class Business?
AirlineReporter
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August 8, 2025
On most global airline rankings, a few elite airlines reign supreme. In recent years, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines have duked it out for the top spot. That pair of long-haul carriers are on top of their game, especially in premium cabins...
Emirates bans power banks' usage on flights: What rules do other airlines follow?
Khaleej Times
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From October 1, using any kind of power bank on board Emirates flights will not be allowed, the UAE-based airline announced. However, passengers can still carry the device, provided it is not charged using the aircrafts power source, or used for...
AirBorneo can help boost economy, Sarawak told
Free Malaysia Today
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August 8, 2025
AirBorneo has the potential to become a major Malaysian airline if the Sarawak government, which owns the carrier, has the right strategy, says an analyst. (File pic) KUCHING: Apart from only serving the rural communities of Sarawak, AirBorneo...