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Passengers traveling through Qatar’s airports will pay new taxes on security and air freight infrastructure from April 1st, Doha News reports. A circular issued by the country’s Civil Aviation Authority indicates that passengers arriving, leaving, or transiting through Hamad International Read more
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Sunday ordered the creation of a new post for assistant foreign minister for regional affairs, Anadolu news agency reports citing the Gulf country’s state-run news agency QNA. The ruler, also for the Read more
The Kuwaiti Sovereign Fund also known as the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA), has remained world’s third largest sovereign funds with assets on the increase, about $45 billion, reports say. The new ranking by The International Institute for Global Sovereign Funds Read more
Qatar Electricity and Water Company (QEWC), the public utility company of Gulf country, announced Wednesday its subsidiary signed an agreement to acquire 40% stake in energy investment company Nebras Power for $530 million, Reuters reports. Raslaffan Operating Company made the Read more
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will visit Saudi Arabia in February as Turkey works to thaw ties with Arab countries in the region. Erdogan also announced he will also discuss trade with Saudi authorities. Turkey has been pushing to end Read more
WOQOD, Qatar’s main fuel company and operator of most petrol stations in Doha, has rejected social media rumors that the company had been granted a license to sell alcoholic beverages in its outlets, Doha News reports. “Regarding what was recently Read more
Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, one of the stadiums to host 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, will also welcome next year, the Turkish Super Cup known officially as Turkcell Super Cup. The final between Turkey’s League and Cup champions Beşiktaş Read more
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund has acquired 10 per cent of Rolls-Royce’s low-carbon nuclear business that has lured 490 million pounds. The Gulf country in exchange will inject 85 million pounds ($112.12 million) in project, Zawya reports. “This investment is a Read more
Tunisia and Algeria will lock horns in the final of FIFA Arab Cup tournament ongoing in Qatar; host of next year FIFA World Cup. Tunisia was the first to advance after beating Egypt in the stoppage time on Wednesday. Egypt Read more
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders have reiterated their unwavering support to Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its entire Sahara territory. In their joint statement issued Tuesday following the 42nd Session of the GCC Supreme Council held in Riyadh, the Read more