Given the government's drive to push Qatar's economy away from energy sector dependency, the news this week that Industries Qatar (IQ) had made profits of QR2.5bn ($687.3m) in its first full year of...
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Economic Update | Industrial-Size Results
22 Jul 2010
Economic Update | Creating a Healthy Market
22 Jul 2010
The news that newly arrived expatriate workers will soon be screened for contagious diseases has come despite the current strain on the national health service - and has reminded many of plans for...
Economic Update | Gas Deal Bonanza
22 Jul 2010
After the recent gathering in Doha of global gas players left a series of freshly inked contracts and important announcements, Qatar's bid to become the world gas sector capital took a major step...
Economic Update | Banking Bonuses
22 Jul 2010
Local bankers have had a lot to smile about as the results season has brought a string of announcements regarding record profits.
Economic Update | Getting the Knowledge
22 Jul 2010
There was a cast of big hitters present at the signing earlier this week of Shell's 10-year lease on a facility at the Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP).
Economic Update | Stocking up & Cashing in.
22 Jul 2010
The news that non-Qataris will soon be able to invest in the Doha Securities Market (DSM) has stirred excitement among the country's expatriate population, who will now be able to invest in the state...
