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Tue, 02 Mar 2021 09:15:13 +0000
Resilient profits for Qatari banks in 2021 despite pandemic pressures
Capital buffers remained strong, supported by solid earnings Qatari banks total operating profit rose by 4% to QR 43.9 billion in 2020, up from QR 42.1 billion in 2019 that was boosted by higher net interest income of 9%, according to a report by cre...

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 09:21:08 +0000
Qatar pledges $70 million to support Yemen at UN donor conference
The major contribution comes as part of the UN’s goal to raise $3.85 billion to prevent famine in Yemen, the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. Qatar pledged $70 million in aid to support Yemenis in the war-torn country, Doha’s Minister...

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 09:11:35 +0000
Qatar, Turkey relations tap into education with scholarship programme
A number of scholarships will be given to Turkish students by Qatar University with the purpose of strengthening relations between Doha and Ankara.   Qatar and Turkey are initiating alternative ways to strengthen bilateral relations beyond politics...

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:24:58 +0000
The Round Up 1 March 2021
Top stories in Qatar on #TheRoundUp 🇩🇪German officials slam ’non-transparent’ Olympics bid 💰What could the VAT tax look for you? 🎢Qatar’s first indoor amusement park 📺Top 10 @Netflix shows to get hooked onto (The post The Round U...

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:53:38 +0000
Top 10 Netflix shows trending in Qatar 
Psychological thrillers, romantic comedies and even educational shows for kids secure the top 10 Netflix rankings in Qatar this month. Netflix added a number of newly released shows this year, some of which made it to Qatar’s Top 10 charts.  This ...

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:31:41 +0000
Qatar Amir’s phone call with MBS: Beyond the speculations
Speculation about the phone call between Qatar’s Amir and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince grows with some media outlets “jumping to conclusions” Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone call with Saudi Arabia’...

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 14:03:56 +0000
Msheireb Doha Downtown responds to backlash over restroom sign
Msheireb Doha Downtown management has taken down a restroom sign that has criticised online. A sign from toilet facilities in Msheireb Doha Downtown (Msheireb) sparked outrage earlier this week after it was posted onto Twitter. “Restrooms are f...

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:42:12 +0000
Qatar’s fiscal deficit decrease boosts 2021 economic outlook
Various global agencies point towards a healthy economy for Qatar’s future Qatar’s fiscal deficit has reduced to 1% in 2021 from 2.3% in 2020 as the country’s economic activity bounces back from Covid-19 and it’s negative effects.  Accor...

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:28:15 +0000
Confused? Here are the Covid-19 restrictions you need to know
Earlier this month, new restrictions were implemented amid a rising number of Covid-19 cases in the country. To help you understand more, we’ve put together all you need to know. Qatar’s recent re-imposing of coronavirus restrictions has ...

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:05:57 +0000
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund dumps Saudi shares for Qatar stocks
The shift in the fund’s strategy, worth $1.3 trillion, shows a positive outlook and injects high hopes for the Qatari economy. Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the largest in the world, slashed its investments in Saudi Arabia stocks while increasi...



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