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India, Qatar promote ambitious comprehensive economic partnership
Both ministers agreed to work on the first day of the joint trade commission, being held in Doha, the capital of Qatar, to analyze new actions to boost bilateral trade. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties,...
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Qatar Rail wins 'Highly Commended Award' at Global Light Rail Awards
DOHA: Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has announced that it has won the 'Highly Commended Award' under the 'Worldwide Operator of the Year' category at the 2025 Global Light Rail Awards, marking the second consecutive year that the company has...
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Qatar's EMMA Systems secures seed funding from Plus VC
Qatar-based EMMA Systems, an AI-driven SaaS platform that unifies operational data across airports, has secured seed funding from Plus VC with participation from angel investors. Founded in 2020 by Wisam Costandi and Mohammad Hourani, EMMA Systems...
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Qatar Foundation's Earthna hosts Qatar Sustainability Week 2025
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Doha - Qatar Sustainability Week (QSW) 2025, the country’s largest community-focused initiative, will return for the 10th time, led by Earthna Centre for a Sustainable Future, a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), in collaboration with the Ministry...
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Qatar Chamber Chairman meets Egyptian Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Chamber HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Tuesday with Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the State of Qatar HE Walid Al Faqi. The meeting reviewed bilateral cooperation between the two countries...
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Qatari firms keen to partner with Indian firms for investments, third-country projects: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said there is a lot of excitement in Qatar about forging partnerships with Indian businesses, not only for investments in the two countries but also for collaborating on third-country...
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India's RBI plans digital currency to replace unregulated cryptocurrencies
India will introduce a sovereign-backed digital currency under the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as it discourages the use of private cryptocurrencies due to their lack of asset “backing.” According to an announcement made Monday by Union Minister...
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Qatar affirms commitment to respecting and protecting human rights as cornerstone of its policy
The State of Qatar affirmed that respecting, promoting, and protecting human rights constitutes a fundamental pillar of its policy, and that human development and the protection and promotion of human rights are among its priorities. The State of...
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India to Introduce RBI-Backed Digital Currency For Faster Transactions: Report
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India will soon launch its own digital currency backed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for seamless transactions, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said during a roundtable in Doha, Qatar. "India has also announced that we'll...
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Ranked: The Top 50 Countries by Central Bank Reserves
Ranked: The Top 50 Countries by Central Bank Reserves See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key...
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World News | Qatar: Piyush Goyal Highlights PM Modi's Vision for Self-reliant, Prosperous India; Urges Diaspora for Deeper Collaboration
Doha [Qatar], October 7 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, who is in Qatar to co-chair the India-Qatar Joint Commission on Trade and Commerce, highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a self-reliant and...
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India and Qatar gear up for free trade agreement negotiations
Doha: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has announced that India and Qatar will soon begin negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), with the goal of concluding the talks by the third quarter of next year. "My Qatar counterpart...
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Coach Lopetegui rallies Qatar ahead of crucial World Cup play-off clash against Oman
Qatar head coach Julen Lopetegui has underlined the high stakes and intense pressure surrounding his side’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off match against Oman, which will be played today at 6pm Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Al Sadd. The Group...
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Qatar Rail earns “Highly Commended Award” at the Global Light Rail Awards 2025 for the second year in a row
Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has announced that it has won the “Highly Commended Award” under the “Worldwide Operator of the Year” category at the 2025 Global Light Rail Awards, marking the second consecutive year that the company has...
Owner: Khalifa Saleh Al Haroon
The 5 Most Comfortable Airbus A380 Business Class Seats You Can Book Today
There are a lot of choices for business class in commercial aviation today. However, some truly stand out above the competition. Some boast class-leading service quality, luxurious cabin seating, or unique inflight amenities. The top names in the...
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Piyush Goyal in Qatar urges to unlock full potential of Make in India, Startup India
New Delhi, Oct 7: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday urged Indian businesses to fully utilise the opportunities offered by the government’s flagship initiatives like ‘Make in India’ and ‘Startup India’ to strengthen...
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ICA to close UN Cooperative Year with major launches in Doha
The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) will host the Closing Ceremony of the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives (IYC2025) on 4 November at the Qatar National Convention Centre in Doha, marking a historic moment for the global...
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World News | Indian Embassy in Doha Assists Repatriation of Elderly Man After In-flight Stroke
New Delhi [India], October 7 (ANI): The Indian embassy in Doha, in close coordination with the Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), successfully facilitated the safe repatriation of an elderly Indian national who suffered a stroke mid-flight...
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India to Launch RBI-Backed Digital Currency to Boost Secure and Transparent Transactions
Mumbai, Oct 7 (KNN) India is set to introduce a digital currency backed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), aimed at making financial transactions faster, more transparent, and secure. The announcement was made by Union Minister Piyush Goyal...
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New Yam Festival to boost Enugu economy, tourism in December
Enugu is set to experience a major economic and cultural boost as the 2025 New Yam Music Festival (NYMF) brings together thousands of visitors, investors, and cultural enthusiasts from across the world this December. Organisers of the festival...
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