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The Qatar Company for Airports Operation and Management – MATAR announced Hamad International Airport’s (HIA) multi-phased expansion project plans and the contracting companies and multiple joint ventures, which have been awarded expansion projects. The five contracting companies and joint ventures awarded HIA expansion projects include the joint venture of Midmac Contracting, TAV Tepe Akfen Investment […]
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Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, attended the reception ceremony of officers, noncommissioned officers and members of the Rafale fighters squadron of the Qatari Amiri Air Force, coming from the French Republic aboard the first regiment of the Qatari Rafale fighter squadron (Al Adiyat), which was being received by […]
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The opening of the International Light Festival on Thursday attracted a large number of visitors who witnessed a stunning display of dancing waters backed by laser lights at Lusail Marina’s eastern promenade. The three-day event, a first in Qatar, will conclude on Saturday. Visitors were captivated by the vibrant and inspirational light, art, and digital […]
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The ‘true power and speed’ of Ooredoo 5G with Smart City technology that will be available in the future was showcased yesterday at an event at The Pearl-Qatar, it was announced in a statement. Ooredoo tested a number of technologies in different locations around The Pearl including a Self-Driving 5G connected Aerial Taxi, 5G Experience […]
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Designed to host 2022 World Cup, the more than two million square meters Oryx Island will provide temporary accommodation during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. It will feature five floating hotels, an open-air theatre pavilion, commercial district, leisure areas and various residential options. A series of venues are also planned for spectators to […]
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HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani yesterday visited the underconstruction Umm Al Houl Power Plant of the Qatar Electricity and Water Company (QEWC). The Prime Minister was briefed on the progress of the work which is 99% complete. The plant is set to be offi cially […]
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Qatar National Library (QNL), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), will celebrate its official opening in April with two weeks of events to mark the occasion. The public is invited to attend lectures, panel discussions and exhibitions that highlight the library’s leading role in spreading knowledge and promoting the history and heritage of Qatar, the […]
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A 2 km circular tramway is under construction in Doha’s Msheireb Downtown area with opening planned for September. The tramway will serve a ‘smart city’ which is being developed at cost of US$5·5bn by the Qatar Foundation’s Msheireb Properties business with the aim of reviving Doha’s old commercial centre. The developer appointed US company TIG/m to […]
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Qatar will build a QR1.6bn food storage and processing facility at Hamad Port capable of supplying stockpile for three main commodities – rice, sugar, and edible oils, for 3mn people for two and a half years, it was announced on Sunday. HE the Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Seif Ahmed al-Sulaiti made the announcement […]
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Leading global construction firms from 33 countries showcased their innovative products and services at the 14th edition of the Project Qatar 2017, which opened in Doha yesterday. Project Qatar 2017 is being held under the patronage of Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Qatar. The Minister of […]
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