Qatari Haj Mission Finalizes Pilgrims’ Travel Procedures for 2024
As the annual pilgrimage season approaches, the Qatari Haj Mission is in the final stages of preparing for a smooth journey for pilgrims from Qatar. …
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How the Arab World Can Empower Palestine’s Fight for Liberation
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has evolved into what many are calling the Palestine War, a liberation struggle that has dramatically impacted global …
Qatar Central Bank Issues QR 1.5 Billion in Treasury Bills and Islamic Sukuk
Doha, – In a significant move to bolster its financial markets, the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has issued QR 1.5 billion in treasury bills and …
Qatar Museums & AlBahie Host Gaza Charity Auction
In a remarkable display of solidarity and compassion, Qatar Museums (QM), in collaboration with AlBahie Auction House and the Qatar Red Crescent …
Museum of Islamic Art in Qatar Concludes Inaugural ‘Challenge Camp
The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) wrapped up its first-ever Challenge Camp on Friday, marking a milestone in educational and cultural enrichment. This …
LuLu Hosts Thai Halal Food Fest
LuLu Hypermarket Qatar has recently unveiled its ‘Thai Halal Food Promotion,’ an enticing event dedicated to the rich flavors and cultural …
Qatari Awqaf Ministry to Distribute 700,000 Iftar Meals During Ramadan
In a move that underscores the spirit of community and giving, the Qatari Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs’ General Administration of …
Qatar’s Tourism Flourishes with a 91.4% Surge in Visitors in July
Qatar’s tourism industry has experienced impressive growth, with July 2023 standing out as a pivotal month. According to official data from the …
Qatar’s Tourism Industry Surges By 347% After World Cup
In the wake of the 2022 World Cup, Qatar is experiencing a tourism boom, with a significant uptick attributed to new attractions, festivals, and …
Qatar & GCC Emerging As Leaders in Global Halal Economy
The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (IPA Qatar) reports that Qatar and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region are emerging as significant players …
Qatar Leads Fintech Innovation in the Region with Advanced Technology
The 9th Islamic Finance Conference, entitled ”Islamic Finance and Challenges of Web 3.0,” commenced at the Sheraton Hotel in Doha …
Museum of Islamic Art in Doha Reopens To Show Breadth of Islam
As the football World Cup draws visitors to present-day Doha, the Museum of Islamic Art reopens with an expanded vision and presentation of Islamic …
Egypt, Qatar Join Hands To Boost Palestinian Economy
Qatar and Egypt signed an economic agreement that allows Egypt to supply fuel and construction material to the Gaza Strip, through Qatari funding, …
Malaysian SMEs Seek Access to Qatari Market
Plans are in the pipeline to forge partnerships between small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from Qatar and Malaysia to bolster further growth of …
COVID-19 Pandemic & Localization Initiatives in GCC Countries
COVID-19 coronavirus is here to stay. This is a painful fact none of us can ignore anymore. Central banks around the world have been using various …
COVID-19 & Oil Price Collapse: A Double-Edged Sword For GCC
COVID-19 and oil price collapse are proving a double-edged sword to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The World Bank recommends these …
COVID-19 To Impact GCC Sukuk Issuance In 2020
Global Islamic bond issuance is set to remain stable at around $180 billion
Dubai: Islamic finance is set to keep expanding in 2020 and beyond as the …
GCC Ministers Discuss Economic Impact Of COVID-19
RIYADH: Commerce ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held a virtual meeting to discuss the economic impact of the coronavirus disease …
Qatar To Host 14th World Islamic Economic Forum in 2020
Qatar plans to host the 14th session of the World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) in October 2020, according to an agreement signed between the Ministry …
GCC Online Travel Market To Reach $15 Billion By 2023
ABU DHABI/DUBAI — The online travel market in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries is expected to reach $15 billion by 2023, according to MENA …
QIB Issues $750m Worth Sukuk
(MENAFN – Gulf Times)
*The sukuk was met with strong investor demand as evidenced by the large orderbook which closed at $3.1bn, representing an …
Trade Ties Improving Between Asia & The GCC
Whether in terms of trade, commerce, or cultural linkages, Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) states have become increasingly diverse in their …
FIFA Push To Spread Qatar World Cup 2022 Qatar Faces Resistance
MIAMI — Concerned by political and logistical impediments, FIFA will face resistance in Qatar to attempts to expand the 2022 World Cup to 48 teams and …
S&P Dow Jones Indices Set Sights On Passive GCC Funds
Dubai: S&P Dow Jones Indices is taking a plunge into passive or low-cost index funds in the Gulf region.
The index provider has launched 15-factor …