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Doha - Qena:   The merchandise trade balance of the State of Qatar, which represents the difference between total exports and imports, achieved a surplus of 9.1 billion Qatari riyals during the month of November 2020, recording a decrease of 3.4 billion Qatari riyals, or 27.4 percent compared to the same month of the previous year, and an increase of Approximately...

  The AFC praised the great success of the East Asian group competitions and the final match of the AFC Champions League, which was recently hosted by the Qatari capital, Doha, in terms of protecting the health of players, referees, fans and all parties to the game, thanks to the tight planning developed by experts, and the comprehensive medical examination....

Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar confirmed today that his country supports a political solution to end the conflict in Libya, stressing that the Turkish military presence in Libya is based on international laws, and comes at the invitation of the internationally recognized Government of National Accord. Akar said, in statements, that the Turkish armed forces are presenting the tasks of...

  For the third consecutive day, Al-Rayyan Municipality continued its campaign against violations of the prohibition of housing workers' gatherings within the family housing areas, in cooperation with Lekhwiya. The Ministry of Municipality and Environment said - in a tweet on its official Twitter account - that the recent campaigns resulted in the evacuation of a number of violating properties by...

Mr. Youssef Al-Shaibani revealed the details of the official launch of the first Qatari channel for the Holy Quran, which bears the name Doha Al-Quran, coinciding with the beginning of the new year. Mr. Youssef Al-Shaibani, the channel's director, said in exclusive statements to Al-Sharq that the channel is non-profit and its annual cost is 1.5 million riyals, which is...

U.S. NEWS DECEMBER 29, 20204:53 PMUPDATED 4 HOURS AGO U.S. State Department approves potential sale of 3,000 smart bombs to Saudi Arabia By Mike Stone 2 MIN READ FILE PHOTO: A general view of Pentagon, after it was reported, that the U.S. military's Joint Chiefs of Staff have almost entirely gone into self-quarantine after the Coast Guard's No. 2 tested positive for the coronavirus disease...

TOP 20 CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES IN QATAR December 7, 2020 / Qatar Portal / Leave a Comment Are you looking for a job in Qatar or wanted to switch for a better opportunity, then keep an eye on these companies. Let us know in the comments if you find any discrepancy or the missing giant. We will include for betterment. Note: This list doesn’t show any ranking. You may...

Apply for Changing Employer Topics : Employment and Workplace, Visas and Official Documents Audience : Business Residents and companies may submit a request online through the Ministry of Interior (MOI) website to obtain the approval on changing their employer/sponsor. Online Instructions Login on MOI website, using your smart card. Select “Residency Services” from the list, then click on “Consume RP Change Sponsorship Approvals”. Select...

Application for Modifying Resident's Details Topics : Employment and Workplace, Visas and Official Documents Audience : Individuals, Business You can submit an application to modify resident’s details to General Directorate for Border Passports and Expatriate. These details include: addition for new born, separation from passport, change nationality or occupation, modifying sponsor’s name, transfer of residency permit details and loss of passport or...

  Visas Related services Ready to get started? Jump to these services: Tourist Visa Through Employer Official Visa Apply for Visit Visa for GCC Residents Apply for Issuing Work Approvals Before you arrive You have made the decision to come to Qatar, so now you need to check in advance which visa is right for you. Generally, all non-Qatari or GCC citizens entering Qatar need a visa. In most cases, applying for a visa is easy and can be done online through Hukoomi or the Ministry of Interior. Qatar has visitor travel arrangements with 33 countries (see below), so for many tourists a visa will be issued on arrival. For those whose country is not on the list, a visa should be applied for ahead of your visit. For most of those coming to live and work in Qatar, your employer will arrange much of the application process for you. For those arranging their own visa, the process is straightforward and provides flexibility for short- and long-term business arrangements. Countries that have a visa on arrival arrangement with Qatar The United States, Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Spain, Monaco, the Vatican, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Lichtenstein, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and South Korea. Tourist Visas Tourist Visa (Upon and Before Arrival) Citizens of the 80 approved countries can obtain a Tourist Visa upon arrival. This visa can also be issued online prior to travel. Tourist Visa through Employer This visa allows hotels, embassies and other authorized employers to arrange visas for citizens of the 33 approved countries before they arrive in Qatar. Tourist Visa through Qatar Airways or Hotels This visa is granted to visitors of the 33 approved countries through authorized hotels operating in Qatar, or sponsoring residents with relationship to applicants through Qatar Airways. It is valid for one month and non-extendable. Joint Tourist Visa – for Visiting Qatar and Oman Citizens of the 33 approved countries can apply for a Joint Tourist Visa that allows them to travel freely between Qatar and Oman. This one-month visa can be issued either upon arrival, or online before arrival, and can be extended for one month only. Business Visas Business Visas allow non-Qataris to conduct business and work in the country on a temporary basis. There are two types of business visas: 72-hour Business Visa – This visa is issued on arrival, and is extendible for a further 72 hours. The visa is suited to those who wish to visit the country on short-term business trips. Applicants are required to carry proper documentation proving the purpose of their trip. Business Visa – This visa is available for new expatriate workers and persons conducting short-term contractual work in Qatar. The visa is valid for a maximum of three months, and must be arranged in advance by an approved company or institution operating in Qatar. Investor Visa Expatriates who invest in selected business ventures in the country are eligible to residency without employer ship. Applicants must obtain property ownership documents, a certificate of good behavior and have a medical check-up to qualify. Authorized government personnel may complete the Investor Visa procedure online. More details can be found at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce and the Ministry of Interior. GCC Resident Visit Visa GCC residents of approved professions and those accompanying them may obtain a one-month GCC Resident Visit Visa on arrival or through a Qatari embassy. The visa is renewable for an additional three months. Applicants should carry proper documentation proving their profession. Family Visit Visa Expatriate workers wishing to bring members of their family to Qatar on a short term basis (up to six months) can apply for a Family Visit Visa. The visa is valid for one month and can be extended for up to six months for immediate family members (wife, sons, daughters) and three months for other relatives. Visa holders who wish to apply for an extension must undergo a medical check. Family Residence Visa Expatriate employees, who earn QR10,000 or more a month, have completed six months of employment with their company, and wish to bring their immediate dependents to Qatar to live with them, can apply for a Family Residence Visa. Effectively, the visa is granted under your employer ship (assuming you have a valid Qatar ID and Residence Visa from your employer or private employer ). Transit Visa If you plan to stop over in Qatar temporarily (up to 24 hours) on your way to a destination, you should apply for a transit visa before you travel. The visa is valid for 24 hours and allows you to leave the airport transfers area to stay in Qatar. The Transit Visa is also handy for workers whose job requires a short stay in Qatar, for example, seamen and truck drivers passing through Qatar. However, a Transit Visa is not acceptable for general business visits. Transit Visas can be arranged through your local Qatari embassy prior to travel. Embassy workers and other authorized persons can apply online for transit visas on behalf of travelers. Other Visa Types Newborn Visa Newborn babies who are less than three months old need a Newborn Visa when entering the country with his or her mother. The child should have either a passport or be included on the father or mother’s passport. Both parents should have a valid Residence Permit. A certificate of birth is also required. The visa is free. Education Residence Visa If you have a place at an approved educational institution and wish to stay in Qatar during your course, you can apply for an Education Residence Visa. This type of visa is granted by the Committee Reviewing Recruitment Applications and is available from Expatriates Affairs & Unified Services Centres of the MoI. This visa is issued free of charge. Real Estate Visa This is a residence visa for real estate owners and it is issued through the General Directorate of Borders Passports and Expatriates Affairs at the MoI. Required documentation includes a valid passport, letter from a relevant agency outlining the property investment, a good conduct certificate and a medical check-up. The visa costs QR200. Return Visa If you, a member of your family, or a member of your household staff, have stayed out of the country for more than 6 months and your residency is still valid and you have prior approval of entry, you can purchase a Return Visa. There are different document requirements depending on who your employer is, details of which can be found at the MoI website here. The fee varies from QR200 to QR500 again depending on employer type. Return Visa (in case of Passport loss) This visa is issued when an expatriate loses his or her passport while being outside the country. A copy of a Lost Passport Certificate, along with copies of the old and new passport, are required. The visa costs QR200. Official Visa Government ministries and approved establishments can request this visa online. The visa is free, valid for one month and can be extended for five months (total 6 months) following medical tests and fingerprints. Immigration Department Location While many visas can be issued online, all travel documents can be processed at the Ministry of Interior's Department of Passports and Expatriates Affairs. The head immigration department is located on Luqta Street (road to Qatar Foundation), just west of D-Ring Road. For more information on entry visas, please visit The Ministry of Interior’s website.    

Samsung Display extends South Korea LCD production for unspecified period By Joyce Lee 0 comments Posted on December 28, 2020 FILE PHOTO: A model stands between Samsung Electronics' Ultra HD LCD televisions during World IT show 2013 at the Coex convention centre in Seoul SEOUL (Reuters) – Samsung Electronics’ display unit said on Tuesday it will extend production of liquid crystal display (LCD) panels for TVs...

FILE PHOTO: Alipay logo is pictured on a building of the Shanghai office of Alipay, owned by Ant Group which is an affiliate of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba,in Shanghai (Reuters) – Ant Group Co is considering to fold its financial operations into a holding company that could be regulated more like a bank, Bloomberg News reported https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-12-29/ant-considers-holding-company-with-regulation-similar-to-bank-sources-say?sref=Yg3sQEZ2&utm_campaign=socialflow-organic&utm_medium=social&utm_content=business&cmpid=socialflow-twitter-business&utm_source=twitter on Monday, citing...

Dr. Rafaa Bakhit, Assistant Executive Director of Nursing at Rumaila Hospital affiliated to the Ministry of Health, said: We are happy that the state and the health authorities have given priority to receiving the Corona Covid-19 vaccination for workers in the medical and nursing sector and workers on the front lines to combat the virus, and Rumaila Hospital was...

Hamad International Airport denied the false rumors circulating about the airport being temporarily closed to passenger traffic. The airport confirmed - according to a series of tweets on its official account on the Twitter site - that operations are proceeding normally for all travelers as usual, and also noted that the entry policies and procedures into the country are subject...