
Qatar ranks 6th globally in terms of trade surplus
QNADohaQatar was ranked in sixth place in terms of trade surplus in 2022 up five spots from 2021 with a trade surplus of $97.5 billion. According to a report by the Russian RIA Novosti news agency Qatar came ahead of Germany which dropped to seventh place globally with a surplus of $85.34 billion 2.5 times

Amir appoints undersecretary of MoI
His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Monday issued Decree No (25) of 2023 appointing HE Abdullah bin Khalaf bin Hattab Al Kaabi as Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior. (QNA)

Amir hosts Iftar banquet for ruling family members and dignitaries
His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hosted an Iftar banquet for members of the ruling family and dignitaries on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan at Lusail Palace on Monday.The banquet was attended by HH Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani the Personal Representative of HH the Amir HH Sh
Qatar Chamber forms committee for gold and jewellery sector
Qatar Chamber has established a committee for gold and jewellery to address obstacles facing this sector and work to develop it given its economic importance.QC board member and Chairman of the Committee Naser bin Suleiman Al Haider thanked QC Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani and board of directors for the approval of the establishment of the committee. H
Ooredoo Kuwait gets QR510 mn as per Kuwaiti court ruling
Ooredoo Group on Sunday announced that the Council Chamber of the Court of Cassation in the State of Kuwait issued a decision rejecting the appeal and obliging the appellants to pay an amount of KD43.817 million (roughly QR510 million) in favor of Ooredoo Kuwait. A statement by the company posted on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) website stated that the ruling concerns the issue of the ra
Qatar condemns Israel’s approval of law allowing resettlement in evacuated outposts
QNADohaQatar has condemned in the strongest terms the Israeli occupation authorities approval of a law allowing the return to four settlements in the West Bank and stressed that its a flagrant violation of the UN Charter the principles of international law relevant UN resolutions as well as a blatant violation of the rights of the Palestinian people.
Timetable for CMC elections unveiled
QNADohaThe Supervisory Committee of the Central Municipal Council elections has announced a timetable for the 7th Central Municipal Council elections.According to the timetable applications for voter registration will be received from April 30 to May 4 and the preliminary lists of voters will be announced on May 7. The process of receiving application
Service villa owners must adhere to licensed activities, says MoCI
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has stressed that it is necessary for owners of commercially licensed service villas to adhere to the authorized commercial activities and the needed requirements to avoid legal accountability. In a circular regarding regulating the work practiced in commercially licensed service villas the MoCI said that the service license is issued for the vil
Qatar kicks off 2023 with record international arrivals
Tribune News NetworkDohaMaintaining its momentum from last years global tournament Qatar welcomed a total of 730000 visitors in January and February 2023 marking an increase of 347 percent from the previous year.The start of the year saw 340000 international visitors in January 2023 a 295 percent increase year-on-year and 389000 visitors in Fe
Amir greets president of Greece
QNADohaHis Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou on the anniversary of her countrys Independence Day.
QRCS to launch shelter projects for 43,000 beneficiaries in 6 countries
The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is launching nine shelter projects this year for the benefit of 43000 persons in Syria Yemen Gaza Niger Afghanistan and Bangladesh at a total cost of over QR21 million. This comes as part of QRCSs Ramadan Campaign 1444 AH Humanity First: Give to Charity. In northern Syria a model residential village will be constructed for the earthquake
Lights off to mark Earth Hour
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change celebratedEarth Hour by turning off the lights in the ministrys main building in the Corniche (Al Udeid Tower) and all the buildings affiliated to the ministry from 8:30 pm until 9:30 pm. The celebration aims to encourage individuals and institutions to rationalize consumption of electricity in addition to preserving the environment and sprea
Camping period extended until April 29
QNADohaThe Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) represented by the Winter Camping Affairs Committee has extended the camping period for the current season until April 29 instead of April 1 in the northern and central regions of the country.The ministry also has decided to extend camping in the areas of Sealine and Al Udeid until May 20
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QNADohaHis Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Monday issued Amiri Decision No (24) of 2023 appointing Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani as Commander of Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya). The deci
QNA CairoQatar has affirmed that the drug problem takes on international and regional dimensions affecting all sectors and areas of life stressing the importance of strengthening cooperation in the development prevention and protection of Arab peoples from threats
Tribune News NetworkDohaUmm Salal face an uphill task as they take on league leaders Al Duhail in the final of the Ooredoo Cup at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Tuesday night. The title clash which kicks-off at 10pm is expected to be an exciting one as both teams a
Satyendra PathakDohaListed banks in the GCC region continued their post-COVID recovery with strong double-digit asset while maintaining a conservative approach to credit provisioning tight cost control and healthy capital levels amid a future outlook based on cautio