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QFCRA amends framework for appointments, prudential rules QATAR Financial Center Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) has introduced a set of enhancements to its prudential framework for QFC authorised firms undertaking banking, investment management or advisory business. It also introduced a set of measures to improve the framework for approving individuals to perform certain key responsibilites in QFC authorised firms.     Read the full text...

What is the way forward for Pakistan now? Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan’s prime minister Nawaz Sharif plans to host a gathering of Pakistan’s leading politicians on Wednesday in his latest bid to evolve a national consensus in taking unusual steps to combat terrorism. The matter has become increasingly pressing since Taliban militants carried out a particularly brutal attack on an army run...

Walter Zenga Predicts success in 2022 DOHA: It is difficult for a footballer to emulate the career of Walter Zenga. The Italian goalkeeper played over 300 matches between the sticks for Inter Milan, winning two UEFA Cups, and played in two World Cups for Italy, finishing third when the tournament was held in his home country in 1990. During the...

HH the Emir Offers Condolences to Saudi Monarch Doha, December 23 (QNA) - HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent Tuesday a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud on the demise of mother of Prince Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al- Saud.     Read the full text news...

Buffon a huge fan of QATAR 2022 DOHA: Italy’s FIFA World Cup™ winning goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is regarded as one of the greatest shot-stoppers the game has ever seen, having played an instrumental role as his team lifted the trophy in Germany in 2006. The iconic keeper has become one of the symbols of Italy’s golden generation, participating in five...

How US helped Cuba spy to get his wife pregnant Washington: Before President Barack Obama announced last week that Washington and Havana would restore diplomatic ties, one US official had already been working on a special project - call it insemination diplomacy - to unite the two countries. Officials have confirmed that a US senator helped a Cuban spy imprisoned in...

Minister of State for Defense Meets Ambassadors of Tunisia, Indonesia and Belgium Doha, December 23 (QNA) - HE Minister of State for Defense Affairs Maj. Gen. Hamad bin Ali Al Attiyah met Tuesday with HE Tunisian Ambassador to Qatar Mohammed Mundhir Zarif on the occasion of the end of his term of duty in the country. HE Maj. Gen. Hamad bin...

Qatar Signs Biggest Sponsorship Deal in British Horse Racing History London, December 23 (QNA) - Goodwood racecourse has signed a historic 10-year sponsorship deal with Qatar, the biggest single deal in British horse racing history. The agreement will see more than USD 3.12 million in eight key races, while annual prize money will increase. The inaugural Qatar Goodwood Festival will run...

12 Tricks That Girls With Straight, Fine Hair Should Know "Just sleep with it in a braid," friends have told me. "Just use some mousse and scrunch it with your hands," others have suggested. "How about a curling iron?" Nope, nope and nope. As any girl with fine, limp hair like mine knows, the easy fixes that work for wavy or...

Create truly beautiful memories with these sweet Christmas cupcakes for the festive season. Ingredients 200g butter, softened 1 3/4 cups (385g) caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste 4 eggs 2 3/4 cups (415g) self-raising flour 1 cup (250ml) milk 1/4 cup (50g) white choc chips 150g frozen raspberries Icing sugar, to dust 500g bought white fondant Bought red icing flowers, to decorate Buttercream frosting 200g butter, softened 3 cups (480g) icing sugar mixture 1...

Rainstorm to bring wet Christmas to eastern USA A tractor-trailer sits on the side of a road after sliding off a highway during a snowstorm on Dec. 18 in Lenexa, Kan. Though some snow will fall this week in the Northwest and Rockies, the biggest weather worries this week will be rain and wind for most of the eastern USA. A...

Joe Cocker dies of lung cancer, aged 70 Pop legend Joe Cocker has died at the age of 70, according to his agent. He is best known for hits such as the cover "With a Little Help From My Friends," which he performed at Woodstock in 1969. The Grammy-winning singer, best known for his cover hits that include the Beatles' "With...

Amnesty International report: IS sexual violence against Yazidi women and girls Women and girls belonging to Iraq's minority Yazidi group have been left deeply traumatized after encounters with 'Islamic State' jihadis, according to an Amnesty report. The victims are in desperate need of support. A report released Tuesday by London-based, human rights group Amnesty International said "torture, including rape and other...

Secret talks may stave off new elections The government and the opposition Alliance are said to have been in secret negotiations over the last couple of days trying to figure out whether there is a way to avoid calling new elections, according to Swedish Television News. While Social Democrat Prime Minister Stefan Löfven has already said he would call new elections...