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Qatar Airways, in a bid to keep up its blistering pace of growth, has started flying to yet another new destination.

The private sector has played a huge role in minimising the effect of the illegal siege of Qatar. They are gearing up to make even more investments to get things moving forward.

In a new initiative, the Ministry of Economy and Commerce has allowed shopping malls and retail outlets to remain open 24 hours a day, without prior approval, during the holy month of Ramadan.

A new report by the Economist Intelligence Unit has found that Qatar’s reserves are sufficient to maintain the currency peg to the US dollar for several years.

A brand new Gold Souq, which will consist of a cluster of more than 50 shops, is set to open in the heart of Doha City soon. Are you excited?

Qatar’s telecom major Ooredoo has become the first company in the world to offer a live 5G network, which in coming months promises much faster services.

With the farms in Qatar planning to almost double its production soon, Qatar is expected to become self-sufficient in milk products soon.

The popular winter markets, which enabled local producers to sell their wares directly to customers without middlemen, will finish their current season on Saturday.

Despite the ongoing blockade, Qatar Petroleum is going full steam ahead with plans of expansion both at home and abroad.

Qatar Petroleum will list 49% shares of its successful Qatarlum company in a public offering following instructions of HH The Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

Akbar Al Baker reiterates that Qatar Airways is on track to apply for license to fly within the country, with the new airline having an Indian chairman and majority of Indian board members.

Qatar Airways, as part of its push to enlarge its investment portfolio, has acquired stakes in American companies JetSuite Inc and JetSuiteX Inc.

The iconic Hamad International Airport has won another major recognition, this time in the form of an ISO 55001: 2014 certification, which is the first in the Middle East.

Qatar Airways has firmly denied reports that it is preparing a joint bid for Indian national carrier Air India in the coming days.

Woqod has opened its second petrol station this year, in the New Salata Area, and is in the process of building another 28 around the country. 

Qatar’s Hamad International Airport was adjudged as the fifth-best airport in the world. It also retained its title as Middle East’s Best Airport for the fourth year.

Though Qatar may still be under a blockade, the country’s economy is expected to gain more traction this year owing to stronger fixed investments.

Al Bidda Park, which was recently opened after undergoing extensive renovations, will host its first public event — the Spring Bazaar — starting today.

Qatar Petroleum has renewed its contract with Abu Dhabi to continue operating a shared offshore oilfield despite ongoing tensions.

In a major move, Qatar National Bank, the largest lender in the Middle East by assets, is all set to raise Foreign Ownership Limit in it from 25% to 49%.