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Qatar’s real estate sector contributes a significant share in the country’s entire GDP, with infrastructure projects accounting for the highest spending. The market continues to expand, thanks to a high immigrant population, economic diversification and infrastructure development. A new draft law recently approved by the cabinet on regulating the ownership of real estate by non-Qataris, along with tax incentives and a balanced...

 26 May 2018 - 11:10 By Sidi Mohamed | The Peninsula DOHA: It is the second year that Qataris and residents of Qatar are deprived by Saudi authorities from performing Haj and Umrah as a kind of exploiting them for political purposes. The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) has recorded until last April about 165 complaints of violating the right of practice...

 26 May 2018 - 12:43 File photo of Katara decked up for Ramadan. Abdul Basit/The Peninsula QNA Doha: Katara Publishing House has announced the opening to run for Ramadan contest short story. The launch of this competition comes within the framework of the efforts of the House in supporting and launching outstanding creative abilities in literature and culture and enriching the literary...

  26 May 2018 - 15:38 Some outlets removing the goods imported from blockading countries. Photos credit: Twitter/Marsalqatar The Peninsula Online Ministry of Economy and Commerce has asked shops and commercial complexes operating in the country to remove all goods imported from blockading countries (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, and Egypt) from the shelves with immediate effect. The inspectors of the Consumer Protection...

  06 May 2018 - 8:32 The Peninsula DOHA: For a change, the workers of Galfar Al Misnad’s Dukhan Projects put aside their construction caps and put on their dancing shoes instead, to support their colleagues who performed at a glittering event organised by the leading construction firm to celebrate International Workers’ Day. In line with Galfar Al Misnad’s strong commitment to environmentally...

  07 May 2018 - 8:45 The Peninsula DOHA: A series of cultural performances marked the 6th Puspa Qinarya (PQ) anniversary celebration at the Al Banush Club, in Messaid. PQ, an Indonesian cultural and dance group based in Qatar, was established on May 5, 2013. Groups of PQ performers enthralled the crowd with traditional songs, dances, and shows. It  showcased a colourful cultural show,...

  08 May 2018 - 8:26 The Peninsula Laderach Chocolatier Suisse recently opened its chocolate shop at Salwa Road.

  17 May 2018 - 8:06 Northwestern University President Morton Schapiro and Provost Jonathan Holloway with NU-Q student Dylan Finol. The Peninsula DOHA: Northwestern University in Qatar sent a delegation from Doha to Evanston in the United States for its annual NU-Q in Evanston week. The delegation of faculty, staff, and students showcased their creative work, research, and shared experiences from the Middle...

  17 May 2018 - 8:25 The students of Oryx International School at the HIA. The Peninsula DOHA: On the occasion of International Museum Day on May 18, Hamad International Airport (HIA), in cooperation with Qatar Museums, held a special tour in its terminal showcasing its various art pieces for school students from Oryx International School. The objective of International Museum Day is to...

  20 May 2018 - 9:39 The Peninsula DOHA: QNB has revised up its forecasts for average annual oil prices to $69/barrel for 2018 from $63/b, and to $66/b for 2019 from $61/b. QNB analysts expect oil prices to retreat from their current highs later this year as the impact on Iranian oil exports from new US sanctions is likely to be mitigated...

  20 May 2018 - 9:50 The Peninsula DOHA: Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA), in collaboration with the CFA Society Doha, organised a free CFA information session on Tuesday May 8, in order to create an awareness for finance professionals on the importance of being certified in a fast moving world and give participants an idea as to what they can expect...

  20 May 2018 - 10:03 Bouchra Sebbata (left), Commercial Bank AGM and President of High Net-Worth Clients. The Peninsula DOHA: Commercial Bank has hosted a seminar for VVIP customers interested in purchasing an international property. The Bank recently conducted research into the attitudes of customers when it comes to investing in property overseas. The views of the many respondents revealed that more than half...

  21 May 2018 - 0:39 By Mohammad Shoeb I The Peninsula DOHA: Qatar’s real estate prices have remained almost stable in the first-quarter (Q1, 2018) of this year compared to the previous quarter (October-December 2017), official data show. The Real Estate Price Index issued by Qatar Central Bank (QCB) for Q1, 2018 (average of first three months index) stood at 248.98 against...

  20 May 2018 - 8:41 File picture of Hamad General Hospital used for representation. By Fazeena Saleem | The Peninsula Doha: The Emergency Department of Hamad General Hospital (HGH) has treated at least 1,963 cases on the first two days of Ramadan due to several reasons including stomach ailments, traffic accidents etc, said a senior official. Other cases the department received were related...