According to a report by the Qatar Insurance Company, Europe was the most preferred summer destination for its travel policyholders in the summer of 2024. While 66% of them planned to visit at least one European country, it was followed by Asia (20%) and North America (10%).
France topped the list of the most sought-after Schengen destinations, followed by Germany, Greece, Spain, and Italy.
Qatar has secured the 9th spot for attracting foreign investments and ranks 25th globally in the 2024 "Best Countries" list by US News & World Report, improving by one place from 2023. Qatar also saw a significant rise in the "Open for Business" category, jumping 37 spots, showcasing its growing appeal to investors.
Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani launched the National Health Strategy 2024-2030 —Health for All — in Doha on Thursday. The strategy aims to deliver on three strategic dimensions — improved population health and wellbeing, health system efficiency and resilience, and excellence in service delivery and patient experience.
Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications operator, has been named as the Official Telecom Partner of ConteQ Expo 2024. The groundbreaking exhibition and conference, which will run from September 16 to 18 at the Qatar National Convention Centre, will spotlight the latest advancements in construction and service industries.
Qatar’s lackluster start to the third round of FIFA 2026 World Cup Asian Qualifiers continued after they were held to a come-from-behind 2-2 draw by 10-man North Korea in Vientiane, Laos, on Tuesday. With a single point from two matches, Qatar are now fifth among six teams in Group A.
Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider, is setting new standards for premium entertainment, with the world-renowned Apple Music service being provided to users at no extra cost.
Qatar-based companies have been working hard to make their workspaces more friendly and welcoming. Great Places to Work Middle East chose several Qatar-based companies in its list of 200 best places to work in Asia. Al Mana Restaurants & Food Co, which operates the McDonald's franchisee in Qatar, finished second overall in the 70 Best Large Workplaces in Asia 2024 list.
Apple on Monday unveiled new iPhones built for generative artificial intelligence as it seeks to boost sales and show it is keeping up in the technology race. The iPhone 16 Pro and ProMax feature Apple Intelligence, larger display sizes, new creative capabilities with innovative pro camera features, stunning graphics for immersive gaming, and more.
The eighth edition of the Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition (S'hail 2024) will kick off on Tuesday and run until September 14. It will feature 166 companies from 19 countries specializing in hunting weapons, falconry, camping, desert trips, and hunting supplies.
Qatar has been at the forefront of building its entrepreneurial and startup ecosystems. The hard work has started to bear fruit, with global attention being trained on it and sectors witnessing excellent improvement in global rankings. According to the ‘Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2024,’ Qatar’s startup ecosystem attained seventh place in the Middle East and advanced 11 places to reach 79th globally.
Qatar Fund for Development announced a $4.5m cash assistance for Palestinians. This assistance to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East will help 4,400 Palestinian workers and patients from the Gaza Strip who are currently stuck in the West Bank.
Qatar’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has urged owners of dangerous animals, including 28 breeds of dogs, against walking them in public places. It has classified a list of 48 animals as dangerous, including dog breeds such as Doberman, Bull Terrier, Bull Dog, Canary Dog, Great Dane, and others.
Qatar’s hospitality sector witnessed a significant boost in 2024, with a 29% increase in hotel occupancy rate compared to the same period in 2023. According to a study by consulting firm ValuStrat, Qatar’s hotel occupancy rates stood at a steady 69%, signalling robust growth driven by several key factors.
Ooredoo Qatar completed its trial of the revolutionary Wi-Fi 7 technology on Fibre-To-The-Room devices for the first time in the region, with plans to launch it commercially in 2024. Wi-Fi 7 is set to redefine the Internet landscape by enhancing Wi-Fi speeds by four times, with wider coverage, and more reliability, all while reducing latency.
Back-to-back Asian champions Qatar made a forgettable start to their campaign in Group A in the third round of FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian Qualifiers, losing 1-3 to the UAE at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan on Thursday. Palestine made an impressive start to their first-ever appearance in the third round of FIFA World Cup qualifiers by drawing South Korea to a goalless draw in Group B.
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