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Best Job Opportunities
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GCC Countries with the Best Job Opportunities

Seif Kamel
Best GCC Countries for Jobs Talented and skilled professionals from all over the world have an increasing interest in the Gulf region. The labor markets of the countries of the region offer amazing job offers, including salaries that have no taxes and the highest levels of living.  Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries—UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, […]
Energy Events Qatar

UAE reinforces LNG cooperation and energy dialogue at Doha conference

Miguel Hadchity
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — February 2026 — The UAE, led by its Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, is participating in the 21st International Liquefied Natural Gas Conference and Exhibition in Doha, Qatar. The high-level event, concluding on February 5th, convenes global energy leaders, officials, and experts to deliberate […]
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QatarEnergy, Egypt sign MoU to expand LNG supply cooperation

Photo Credit: WAM QatarEnergy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources to deepen cooperation in the energy sector, with a particular focus on supplying liquefied natural gas to Egypt. The agreement was signed at QatarEnergy’s headquarters in Doha by Saad Sherida Al Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy […]
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Business Qatar

2nd HR Forum Qatar begins on May 6, 2025

As national workforce agenda gains pace With just days to go, anticipation is building as Qatar prepares to host the 2nd HR Forum Qatar, the GCC region’s most influential gathering focused on strategic workforce transformation. On May 6, 2025, at the InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa, the forum will bring together high-level HR leaders, policymakers, […]
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Do you know the customs and traditions of Eid Al Fitr around the world?

Including the GCC nations Eid Al Fitr, the festive celebration marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, is enthusiastically observed by Muslims worldwide. The day culminates in fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. While the essential elements of Eid remain consistent—such as special prayers, feasts, and charitable giving—each country and region
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Qatar Tech

Ooredoo Qatar partners with Nokia

Arnold Pinto
To modernise core network Ooredoo Qatar, a leading telecommunications provider in Qatar with over 3.4 million customers, has selected Nokia to modernise its core network, enabling the operator to deliver more advanced services. The collaboration will leverage network slicing and integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning capabilities to optimise network
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Qatar Sustainability

Qatar to host Earthna Summit 2025

Focus on sustainability push Qatar will host the second edition of the Earthna Summit on April 22–23, 2025. Organised by the Earthna Centre for a Sustainable Future, a member of Qatar Foundation, the summit will convene key stakeholders worldwide, including experts, policymakers, businesses, and civil society, to tackle pressing environmental challenges. The summit’s
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Qatar Shopping

Treasure Deal set to launch AI-powered shopping app

Arnold Pinto
Connecting consumers and merchants Treasure Deal is set to launch its innovative app and platform, designed to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for a personalised shopping experience. Based in Doha, Qatar, the startup is a unique marketing platform combining e-commerce, booking services, and customer loyalty-building features. The comprehensive solution allows direct
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How GCC residents can apply for e-visa for 6 GCC countries

Complete guide to follow The six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries—Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)—offer GCC-based residents a unified tourist visa/permit to streamline visa processes and enhance regional travel. This is a comprehensive guide for GCC-based residents to navigate the e-visa processes for all six GCC
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Qatar Tech

Qatar’s Ooredoo Group And NVIDIA Forge AI Partnership

Arnold Pinto
Initiative Encompasses The MENA Region Doha-headquartered digital services operator Ooredoo Group has partnered strategically with NVIDIA, the world leader in AI computing, to meet the growing demand for generative AI and hyperconnectivity solutions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The partnership, endorsed on June 19, 2024, at TMForum’s DTW24 event in
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Aviation Qatar

QEAF Achieves 2,500 Flight Hours With NH90 Helicopters

Arnold Pinto
Gulf State Operates 18 NH90s The Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) and Leonardo have achieved a key milestone: The NH90 helicopter fleet in service with the QEAF has reached an impressive 2,500 flight hours. This milestone—highlighted at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference 2024—underscores the partnership between the QEAF and Leonardo, with the
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Qatar Tech

New Boost For Quantum Workforce In Qatar

As Q-CTRL And HBKU CSE Collaborate Q-CTRL, a leader in quantum technology development, has confirmed that it is collaborating with Qatar’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s College of Science and Engineering (HBKU CSE) to advance quantum education and software. The partnership reflects the shared priority across private and academic sectors and borders to build a skilled […]
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Business Qatar

Qatar Economic Forum Set For May 14-16, 2024

Hosted By Media City Qatar And Bloomberg Media In a strategic collaboration, Media City Qatar (MCQ) and Bloomberg Media will host the fourth annual ‘Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg’ (QEF), slated to run from May 14 to 16, 2024. Themed ‘A World Remade: Navigating the Year of Uncertainty,’ the forum is poised to convene […]