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Qatar approached British Airways parent over Bankia stake: FT - Reuters

Date: 
Wed, 08/05/2013 - 2:43am

Naharnet.com
Qatar approached British Airways parent over Bankia stake: FT
Reuters
(Reuters) - Qatar has approached International Airlines Group (ICAG.L) (ICAG.MC), the owner of British Airways and Iberia, with an informal offer to become the company's largest shareholder by buying the 12 percent stake held by Spain's nationalized ...
Qatar eyes Bankia stake in parent of British Airways and IberiaFinancial Times
Qatar Eyes Bankia's Stake in British Air ParentFox Business
Report: Qatar Eyes Stake in British Airways ParentNaharnet.com
Telegraph.co.uk
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Qatar eyes Bankia stake in parent of British Airways and Iberia - Financial Times

Date: 
Wed, 08/05/2013 - 12:10am

Naharnet.com
Qatar eyes Bankia stake in parent of British Airways and Iberia
Financial Times
The person said an investment in IAG by the “deep pockets” of Qatar would be seen as a vote of “confidence” in the airline group, which swung to a €997m pre-tax loss last year. The company is now engaged in a contentious restructuring of Iberia, its ...
Qatar approached British Airways parent over Bankia stake: FTReuters
Qatar Eyes Bankia's Stake in British Air ParentFox Business
Report: Qatar Eyes Stake in British Airways ParentNaharnet.com
Telegraph.co.uk -The Guardian
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Qatar Airways, IndiGo in code-share talks - Business Standard

Date: 
Tue, 07/05/2013 - 11:44pm

Business Standard
Qatar Airways, IndiGo in code-share talks
Business Standard
After the civil aviation ministry recently increased the seat capacity between India and Abu Dhabi from 13,000 a week to over 50,000, the Qatar government, too, asked for a major increase in seat capacity between India and Doha — by 48,000 a week.


'Hanging gardens' envisioned for Doha - Gulf Times - Gulf Times

Date: 
Tue, 07/05/2013 - 10:45pm

Gulf Times
'Hanging gardens' envisioned for Doha - Gulf Times
Gulf Times
A vision for developing Doha's own “hanging gardens”, like the fabled gardens of Babylon, using green architecture, or 'biotecture,' was the topic of discussion and debate at a Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) seminar this week. In a keynote ...

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Devassy to focus on 'rich variety' of Indian music at Doha show - Gulf Times

Date: 
Tue, 07/05/2013 - 10:34pm

Gulf Times
Devassy to focus on 'rich variety' of Indian music at Doha show
Gulf Times
Speaking from India on telephone, he said his music academy, the operations of which he plans to spread to five more countries, other than Qatar in coming months would focus more on the music lovers among the westerners, who are interested in pursuing ...


Oil-rich Qatar pushing to make its name as a Mideast peace broker - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Date: 
Tue, 07/05/2013 - 9:07pm

Ammon News
Oil-rich Qatar pushing to make its name as a Mideast peace broker
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
WASHINGTON (JTA) -- When it comes to the latest Arab peace initiative, two questions are circulating in Washington: Why Qatar? And why now? The three answers: Because Qatar is rich; it is scared; and why not? Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr Al Thani, ...
Emir tours Qatar National Museum project site - The PeninsulaPeninsula On-line
Qatar: Attention-Starved Teen of the Middle EastAmmon News
How much of London Qatar REALLY owns - in picturesLondon Loves Business

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Barshim brothers out to impress at Doha meet - Gulf Times - Gulf Times

Date: 
Tue, 07/05/2013 - 8:41pm

Gulf Times
Barshim brothers out to impress at Doha meet - Gulf Times
Gulf Times
For Barshim brothers Moataz and Muamer, their joint entry at the inaugural event of the 2013 Diamond League meeting in Doha on May 10, will be their first at a major international event. The young Qataris have been together at one-day local or regional ...

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Hamas Slams Qatar, Arab League On Peace Plan - Al-Monitor

Date: 
Tue, 07/05/2013 - 8:34pm

Middle East Online
Hamas Slams Qatar, Arab League On Peace Plan
Al-Monitor
US Secretary of State John Kerry (4th R) and Qatar's Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassim al-Thani (4th L) speak to the media following a meeting with members of the Arab League at Blair House in Washington April 29, 2013. (photo by REUTERS/Jason Reed) ...
Oil-rich Qatar pushing to make its name as a Mideast peace brokerJewish Telegraphic Agency
Egypt denies what was announced by Qatar: No change to Arab peace initiativeMiddle East Online

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US-Qatar Corps of Engineers discuss partnership and collaborative assistance - DVIDS

Date: 
Tue, 07/05/2013 - 6:03pm
US-Qatar Corps of Engineers discuss partnership and collaborative assistance
DVIDS
Six members of the Qatar Emiri Corps of Engineers visited Winchester, Va., this week for discussions with Middle East District leadership. Topics focused on the District's mission, products and services, and technical capabilities. The delegation is ...


Half-a-million to visit Qatar during World Cup 2022 - Al-Bawaba

Date: 
Tue, 07/05/2013 - 4:10pm
Half-a-million to visit Qatar during World Cup 2022
Al-Bawaba
In this research note, Markaz identifies FIFA specific investments and projects in Qatar and tracks their progress status; and attempts to determine its impact on the regional economies in general and on Qatar in particular. Qatar won the honors for ...


Qatar Airways plans Philadelphia expansion - Pioneer Press

Date: 
Tue, 07/05/2013 - 2:50pm
Qatar Airways plans Philadelphia expansion
Pioneer Press
Qatar Airways is locked in fierce competition with rival Gulf carriers Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi and Dubai-based Emirates. All three are aggressively seeking new markets, including the U.S.. Qatar Airways' CEO Akbar al-Baker told reporters Monday ...


Qatar Airways to add nonstop route to PHL - Philly.com - Philly.com

Date: 
Tue, 07/05/2013 - 2:00pm

Philly.com
Qatar Airways to add nonstop route to PHL - Philly.com
Philly.com
Qatar Airways chief executive officer Akbar Al Baker announced new routes on three continents Monday at the opening day of a Middle East travel exhibition in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The airline flies to 126 destinations worldwide from its hub in ...
Qatar Airways to make Philadelphia its 5th US cityUSA TODAY
Boeing 787 Delay Creates Qatar Airways Opening for AirbusBloomberg
US Airways Move to OneWorld Brings Qatar Airlines to PhillyTheStreet.com
ArabianBusiness.com -KYW Newsradio -gulfnews.com
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Boeing 787 Delay Creates Qatar Airways Opening for Airbus - Bloomberg

Date: 
Tue, 07/05/2013 - 11:20am
Boeing 787 Delay Creates Qatar Airways Opening for Airbus
Bloomberg
s halt in delivering the 787 Dreamliner this year because of battery failures has created an opening for Airbus SAS to sell about $3.5 billion of A330 wide-body jets to Qatar Airways Ltd. The airline, which has five 787s, may order as many as 15 A330s ...

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Wyndham Grand Regency Doha Earns Two Awards for TimeOut Doha - Scoop.co.nz (press release)

Date: 
Tue, 07/05/2013 - 7:00am
Wyndham Grand Regency Doha Earns Two Awards for TimeOut Doha
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Doha, Qatar (May 5, 2013), Wyndham Grand Regency Doha, Tangia Restaurant announced that it has been awarded the Best MENA Category by TimeOut Doha Restaurants Awards 2013, which recognizes the best restaurants in Doha. In addition ...


Kewell scores in Qatar, Roos next? - Fox Sports

Date: 
Tue, 07/05/2013 - 1:34am
Kewell scores in Qatar, Roos next?
Fox Sports
The 34-year-old was without a club for nine months after quitting Melbourne Victory but now is firing in Qatar and ready to play a role in Australia's three World Cup qualifiers next month, according to Al Gharafa and Socceroos teammate Mark Bresciano.

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Tourism project for island off Doha - Gulf Times - Gulf Times

Date: 
Tue, 07/05/2013 - 12:57am

Gulf Times
Tourism project for island off Doha - Gulf Times
Gulf Times
He further said the island off Doha would be developed into a “unique” project. “We are exploring the possibility of turning it into a unique place so that people from all over the world will fly to Qatar to experience it. We are looking for the ...

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HEC Paris in Qatar's newest batch graduates - Gulf Times - Gulf Times

Date: 
Tue, 07/05/2013 - 12:52am

Gulf Times
HEC Paris in Qatar's newest batch graduates - Gulf Times
Gulf Times
Executive education hub HEC Paris in Qatar has celebrated the latest batch of graduates of its Executive MBA (EMBA) programme at a convocation ceremony held at the Qatar National Convention Centre. The Class of 2013 comprises 44 participants, ...


Qatar to help Egypt meet its LNG supplies - Gulf Times - Gulf Times

Date: 
Mon, 06/05/2013 - 11:44pm

Gulf Times
Qatar to help Egypt meet its LNG supplies - Gulf Times
Gulf Times
Egypt will take a share of the natural gas extracted by foreign companies operating on its soil to help ease its fuel shortages, and Qatar will send liquefied natural gas directly to the companies' overseas customers, Kamal said, according to the ...

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Textec opens office in Qatar - Gulf Times - Gulf Times

Date: 
Mon, 06/05/2013 - 11:27pm

Gulf Times
Textec opens office in Qatar - Gulf Times
Gulf Times
US-based Textec International, which has been supporting construction and oil and gas projects in Qatar and Middle East since 2005, has opened its regional office and showroom in Barwa Village. The company recently held a customer appreciation event at ...


Malaysia at Project Qatar '13 - Gulf Times - Gulf Times

Date: 
Mon, 06/05/2013 - 11:27pm

Gulf Times
Malaysia at Project Qatar '13 - Gulf Times
Gulf Times
A total of 32 companies have registered to be a part of the pavilion during the event, which got under way at Doha Exhibition Centre yesterday. The pavilion has been arranged by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade), which falls ...
SEIB Insurance and Reinsurance sponsors Project Qatar 2013AME Info (press release)
20 Kuwaiti firms partakes in Qatar Project Exhibition ''13Kuwait News Agency
World welcomed as business and trade minister opens 10th edition of Project ...Zawya (registration) (press release)

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