Monarchy and Government of Qatar

Gulf industry leaders meet in Doha for conference

The 12th Industrialists' Conference & Exhibition and the Global Exhibition on Subcontracting & Partnership were kicked off here yesterday. The three-day event is the biggest event in the history of Gulf Industry and is being...

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Proposals for global redesign go forward as summit on the Global Agenda closes

The World Economic Forum's second Summit on the Global Agenda ended yesterday, with over 700 experts and thought leaders from business, academia, civil society and government putting forward their ideas.

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Changing tack

"This record of failure is one reason that the government of Qatar, in addressing its food-security concerns, has chosen to concentrate on investing in existing agribusinesses rather than just acquiring land. That’s just one of...

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Deutsche Bahn in Qatar rail deal

German rail operator Deutsche Bahn has signed a 17bn euro ($25bn; £15bn) contract to build rail and underground lines in Qatar and Bahrain. For Qatar's capital Doha, Deutsche Bahn will design and build a four line metro system...

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Qatar minister hopeful for Darfur peace

Doha - Qatar, which hosts talks between the government of Sudan and rebels from its western Darfur region, has expressed hope that a peace deal can be reached soon between the warring sides, media reports said Sunday. Minister...

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VCUQatar announces Design Competition to secondary school students in Kuwait

Winners will receive cash awards in addition to a chance to secure a full four-year scholarship to attend VCUQatar Kuwait, 22 November 2009: - Providing young talents an opportunity to showcase their creativity and seeking to...

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WCMC-Q Shows Local Students the World of Science, Medicine and Research

Doha, November 21, 2009 - Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar hosted its second annual Medicine Unlimited event - a fun, interactive science-based experience for area high school students and their families - Saturday at the...

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UCQ gearing to produce world class nurses in Qatar

The University of Calgary-Qatar (UCQ) is now gearing toward being a leading educational institution for nurses that would produce a world-class sustainable nursing workforce in Qatar. This was the resolve the Joint Oversight...

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Qatar's Barwa-Diar research institute bags international award

The Qatar Sustainability Assessment System (QSAS) that was launched by BARWA and Qatari Diar Research Institute (BQDRI) has won the excellence award for outstanding contribution to sustainable development at the 2009...

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Ethiopian “Virgin Land’ For Sale - By Andrew Rice

According to the World Bank, as much as three-quarters of Ethiopia’s arable land is not under cultivation, and agronomists say that with substantial capital expenditure, much of it could become bountiful. Since the world food...

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