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Qatar mediates urgent prisoner swap between Hamas, Israel
Gaza: Qatar is mediating an urgent prisoner swap between Hamas and Israel, a source in the militant group has said. “With the US support, Qatar is seeking to accomplish an urgent agreement…
- Middle East
Crorepati overnight: Indian driver wins Rs 33 cr Big Ticket grand prize in UAE
Abu Dhabi: While number of people have been trying for years to win the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi jackpot, a Qatar-based Indian expatriate won the grand prize of Dh 15 million (Rs…
- Middle East
Biden thanks Qatar’s emir for US-Iran prisoner swap deal
Washington: US President Joe Biden has thanked Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for his help in mediating a landmark prisoner swap deal with Iran, Al Jazeera reported. The emir’s office…
- Middle East
Gulf residents can soon travel to GCC countries on single visa
Gulf countries are considering the implementation of a single-visa system that would allow residents to travel freely within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The GCC comprises six member states—Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman,…
- Middle East
Amr Diab set to perform live in Dubai, Qatar; check details
Egyptian singer Amr Diab is all set to perform live concerts in Qatar and Dubai in October. Taking to social media, the multi-award-winning singer, composer and actor announced he would be performing…
- Middle East
5 American prisoners freed by Iran in swap deal arrive in Doha
Tehran: Iran has released five imprisoned Americans who, the US government claimed, were wrongfully detained and are now on a flight out of the country, CNN reported on Monday. Quoting a senior…
- Middle East
IWWO career counselling session held in Qatar
Jeddah: As the global economy becomes increasingly competitive, it is more important than ever for Indian students to make informed decisions about their careers – especially with the rise of overseas education…
- Middle East
Hamad International Airport wins ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ award
Doha: Qatar’s Hamad International Airport has won the Best Airport in the Middle East award at the Business Traveller Magazine Awards for 2023, which was organised in the British capital, London, the…
- Business
Reliance receives Rs 8,278 cr from Qatar Authority, allots 6.86 cr shares
New Delhi: Reliance Industries on Wednesday said it has received Rs 8,278 crore from Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) for around 1 per cent stake in Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL), the retail…
- Middle East
Qatar receives 2.56M visitors in first eight months of 2023
Qatar welcomed more than 2.56 million visitors from January until August 25, exceeding the total number of visitors during the entire year of 2022, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported. This represents an…
- Middle East
Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim to takeover Man United for USD 7.6bn by mid-Oct: Report
Doha: Qatari businessman Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani, is reportedly set to complete his 7.6 billion dollar (Rs 6,29,15,46,00,000) takeover of Manchester United by mid-October. According to a report by The Sun, “A…
- Middle East
Qatar Investment Authority to invest Rs 8,278 crore in Reliance Retail
New Delhi: Reliance Industries on Wednesday announced that Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), through a wholly-owned subsidiary, will invest Rs 8,278 crore into its retail arm Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL). “This investment…
- Middle East
Qatar repatriates two Iranian prisoners
Tehran: Two Iranians imprisoned in Qatar have been released and returned to their home country, Iranian Ambassador to Qatar Hamidreza Dehghani said. The two were freed and repatriated to Iran on Monday…
- India
3 expats win Rs 22.62L each in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw
Abu Dhabi: Two Indian and one Bangladeshi expatriate are among the four winners who bagged the grand prize of Dirhams 100,000 (Rs 22,62,239) each in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly…
- Middle East
Watch: Athlete sets world record for longest LED slackline walk in Qatar
Doha: Renowned Red Bull athlete Jaan Roose, has set a new world record for the world’s longest LED slackline walk in Qatar recently. Thirty-one-year-old Estonian native, Roose crossed the line amidst rough…
