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WFP requires us$16.9 billion in 2025 to respond to unrelenting humanitarian needs…

Hunger is nearing levels that were last seen during the global food crisis sparked by the pandemic. ROME —The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has launched its 2025 Global Outlook, calling for US$16.9 billion to address global food needs and the alarming gap between needs and resources. WFP's flagship 2025 Global Outlook, launched today, shows that 343 million people across 74 countries are acutely food insecure, a 10 per cent increase from last year and just shy of the record hit during the pandemic. The country contexts in which WFP operates are becoming more complex, making reaching people in need more difficult and costly. A stream of global crises driven by escalating and overlapping conflicts, climate extremes and economic shocks has brought hunger to record levels, generating an unrelenting demand ......read more

Wfp welcomes us$25 million grant from ksrelief for its operations in yemen…

JEDDAH – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a US$25 million contribution from Saudi Arabia through KSrelief to support its life-saving operations in Yemen over the next year. The agreement was signed by WFP Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau and H.E. Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Adviser to the Royal Court and Supervisor General of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), in Jeddah today. US$15 million will be allocated to sustain emergency food assistance for vulnerable families across Yemen. The remaining US$10 million will fund resilience projects in Hadramaut, Al Maharah, and Socotra, helping communities improve food security and reduce their reliance on aid. Food insecurity in Yemen is at an all-time high. According to WFP data, 64% of families surveyed in August reported ......read more

WFP Alarmed at Spreading Regional Displacement Crises in Middle East…

Shot: 1-8Oct2024 Lebanon, Syria TRT: 3:44 :00-:06 - Damaged building in Saida, Lebanon Shot:5Oct24 :06-:24 - Convoy of Humanitarian Aid Moving from Beirut to Tyre Highway 51, Lebanon Shot: 5Oct24 :24-:40 - Offloading WFP food parcels in Tyre Tyre, Lebanon Shot: 5Oct24 :40-1:08 - SOT Matthew Hollingworth, WFP Lebanon Country Director (English) "We're delivering 1100 food parcels, food ration boxes along with bread from the World Food Programme, but also critically needed water, sanitation, and hygiene materials from our friends at UNICEF. We're delivering here to the Lebanese Red Cross. One of our critical partners, providing humanitarian assistance across the country to people are still stuck in areas, people have been displaced into other areas and also people about to go on the ......read more

Kingdom Konsult Launches Groundbreaking Recycling Solution for Carbon Reduction and Environmental Sustainability in Qatar and the Region…

[Doha], [28.08.2024] - In a commitment to address climate change, minimize carbon footprints, and combat the adverse impacts of waste on the environment and society, Kingdom Konsult and Compocity have signed an Exclusive Partnership. This significant agreement was formalized in the presence of Miss Catina Aghayan, CEO & Founder of Kingdom Konsult & Dr Emese Pansca CEO of Compocity. KK presents for the 1st time and Exclusively in Qatar, Middle East and Greece the revolutionary green invention CompoBot. It is the state of an art invention with an eco-friendly way to recycle food waste. “At KK, we have a solid agenda of offering trendy office solutions throughout the year on sustainability and environment awareness. Today Qatar businesses, and businesses all over the world are evolving into 'Business with ......read more

Veolia Water Technologies provides Katara Cultural Village with the biggest water reuse facility, reducing the reliance on fresh water in Qatar…

As a result of collaborative efforts between Veolia Water Technologies Qatar and Katara Project, the first water reuse facility of its kind in Qatar was built with a fresh water-saving capacity between 5 000 to 15,000 cubic meters per day. As part of its GreenUp strategic plan, Veolia contributes to fulfilling the goals of the Qatar National Vision 2030 strategy by reducing reliance on fresh water through the reuse of water for irrigation and as make-up water for district cooling. ▁▁▁ Doha, Qatar, 15 July 2024 : Veolia Water Technologies (VWT) collaborated with Katara Project, to provide an innovative Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE) Polishing Plant. This project is marked as an achievement of an important milestone, which is aiming to fulfill the Environmental Development goals for ......read more

WFP Response to new IPC Food Security Assessment on Gaza…

ROME – The latest food security assessment on Gaza confirms the concerns of the World Food Programme (WFP) about the ongoing levels of severe hunger across the Gaza Strip and shows the critical importance of sustained access to all areas of Gaza. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report on Gaza paints a stark picture of ongoing hunger, finding that 96 percent of the population is facing acute food insecurity at crisis level or higher (IPC Category 3+), with almost half a million people in catastrophic conditions (IPC Category 5).  The new report indicates a slight improvement compared to the previous assessment in March, which warned of a potential famine in Gaza's northern governorates by the end of May. The improvement shows the difference that greater access can make. Increased food ......read more

STATEMENT BY PRINCIPALS OF THE INTER-AGENCY STANDING COMMITTEE - CIVILIANS IN GAZA IN EXTREME PERIL WHILE THE WORLD WATCHES ON: TEN REQUIREMENTS TO AVOID AN EVEN WORSE CATASTROPHE…

21 February 2024: NEW YORK/GENEVA/ROME – In the less than five months that followed the brutal 7 October attacks and the ensuing escalation, tens of thousands of Palestinians – mostly women and children – have been killed and injured in the Gaza Strip. More than three quarters of the population have been forced from their homes, many multiple times, and face severe shortages of food, water, sanitation and healthcare – the basic necessities to survive.    The health system continues to be systematically degraded, with catastrophic consequences. As of 19 February, only 12 out of 36 hospitals with inpatient capacity are still functioning, and only partially. There have been more than 370 attacks on health care in Gaza since 7 October.  Diseases are rampant. Famine is looming. Water is at a ......read more

Steigenberger Hotel & Residence Doha Named Qatar's Leading Hotel Residence 2023 at the World Travel Awards…

Doha, Qatar, 30 October 2023: Steigenberger Hotel & Residence Doha, the exceptional property in the heart of Qatar's capital, has proudly received the prestigious accolade of "Qatar’s Leading Hotel Residence 2023" at the World Travel Awards. This recognition comes as the property prepares to celebrate its first anniversary in just a couple of weeks on the 1st of November.  Steigenberger Hotel & Residence Doha represents the very first Steigenberger-branded Hotel Residence to open worldwide, and in just one year, it has already established itself as a beacon of luxury and sophistication in the hospitality sector. Located in the bustling urban business district on Al Matar Street, the property redefines luxury, offering more than just accommodation—it provides an immersive experience that ......read more

Media City Qatar and Bloomberg Media Sign New Agreement…

Date: 23 May, 2023  Media City Qatar (MCQ), an emerging, collaborative global home for media and creative talent in Doha, has signed a new multi-year contract with Bloomberg Media, securing the annual ‘Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg’ (QEF) until 2027. An official signing ceremony took place at QEF today. The contract was signed by Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah bin Khalifa Al-Thani, CEO of Media City Qatar, and Mr. M. Scott Havens, CEO of Bloomberg Media. The Forum, now in its third edition, showcases Qatar’s position within the global business world and serves as a platform for exchange and dialogue to bolster economic opportunities locally and globally. Hosted for the first time at the ‘Katara Towers’ in Lusail Marina District and under the theme “A New Global Growth Story,” ......read more

Snoonu Launches New Delivery Service “Snoosend”…

Qatar - Snoonu, Qatar’s fastest-growing delivery app, announces the launch of its new service “Snoosend”. It is a point-to-point delivery service that aims to transport items such as documents, food, packages, and more from one place to another.   On the 20th of September, Snoonu launched “Snoosend'' - a new in-app category, an early mover's advantage to meet uncatered demand in Qatar. As a fantastic feature, Snoosend started now by enabling customers to send their packages from one location to another within Qatar. This would be a great beneficiary for home and SMEs to transport items to their customers by Snoosend. Snoonu’s Founder & CEO, Mr. Hamad Al Hajri, said: “Snoonu is expanding its services to align with our goal to be a Super-App. In the future, Snoosend will ......read more

Education Above All Foundation and the General Directorate of Endowments Celebrates Graduating Students and Welcome new Recipients of the Qatar Scholarship Programme…

EAA’s Qatar Scholarship Programme and Awqaf bolster access to higher education in Qatar  Doha, 25 April 2022 – The Education Above All Foundation (EAA) and The General Directorate of Endowments (Awqaf) hosted a celebratory iftar at the Diplomatic Club on Sunday to award outstanding students for their academic performance, welcome new recipients, and honour graduates of the Qatar Scholarship programme in Qatar. The ceremony was attended by His Excellency Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Dr. Salem Al-Naemi, President of University of Doha for Science and Technology, Dr. Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Ghanem Al Thani, Director of General Department of Endowments, Dr. Francisco Marmolejo, Higher Education President at Qatar Foundation, Dr. Ivan ......read more

QIC Insured installs self-service kiosk for boat insurance at the Ministry of Transport & Communications…

Doha, 31 July, 2019:   QIC Insured-the personal division arm of Qatar Insurance (QIC) – Qatar’s leading insurer has installed a self-service kiosk for buying and renewing Third Party Liability (TPL) boat or yacht insurance for private & commercial use. This is the first of its kind in the field of boat and yacht insurance in Qatar. Located at the ground floor level at the Ministry of Transport & Communications in the West Bay area, the self-service kiosk can be accessed during the working hours of the Ministry from Sunday to Thursday. The roll out of the new interactive self-service kiosk forms part of QIC Insured’s strategy of complete digitalization, offering an immersive digital experience for customers. Besides emanating a modern and receptive look, the self-service kiosk is equipped to ......read more

Dubai-based Al Kasir Group launches three Crypto assets backed by diamonds…

DUBAI – April 16, 2018:   Dubai-based Al Kasir Group launched three Crypto assets backed by certified diamonds. Al Kasir Jewellery Trading and Al Kasir portal, a joint venture under the private office of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Obaid Al Maktoum, announced the launch of the innovative diamond trading model using the blockchain technology for the first time in the world.  Al Kasir Group, a joint venture under the private office of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Obaid Al Maktoum and Dr. Amit Lakhanpal, Indian entrepreneur, property developer and director of the Al Kasir Group.  Speaking at a press conference in Dubai, Dr. Lakhanpal said, “Cryptocurrencies with their underlying Blockchain technology are increasingly popular amongst individuals, financial institutions and governments, however many of ......read more

SUC Organized a Seminar on Case Studies and Research…

Dubai, UAE, March 31, 2018:  Skyline University College hosted the National Seminar on Case Studies and Research on March 26, 2018 at SUC campus. The Chief Guest of the event was Dr. Faisal Ali Mousa, Chairman of FAM Holding. Dr. Mousa delivered a motivational speech where he shared his experiences of a journey starting from 3000 dirhams to 3 billion dirhams. He talked about the challenging times of his career as well as the strategies and the principles he always adhered to.  SUC Professor, Dr. Gouher Ahmed was the first speaker of the seminar who discussed the topic, “Case Research Some Issues” followed by the welcome remarks by SUC Dean, Dr. Amitabh Upadhya. Other guest speakers of the seminar were Dr. Narjes Haj-Salem of the College of Business Administration, University of Sharjah; Dr. Christopher Abraham, ......read more

QDB participates as the development sponsor during “AgriteQ 2018”…

Provides funding for building greenhouses in Qatar through its new “Greenhouse program” Doha, Qatar - 25 March 2018:   As part of its ongoing efforts to spread the culture of agriculture among Qatari farmers and enhance food security in the region through the fisheries, livestock and other agricultural sectors, Qatar Development Bank (QDB) participated in the 6th Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition, AgriteQ 2018. This event was held under the patronage of the Ministry of Municipality and the Environment, from 20 to 22 March at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center to highlight the latest innovations in agricultural techniques, and to pinpoint the road map to achieve food security, sustainable development and economic diversification contributing to the ‎Qatar National Vision ......read more

Al Meera launches “Products from Qatar'' initiative at Al Meera Hypermarket, Hyatt Plaza…

In the context of supporting local farms and agricultural products  Doha-Qatar –18 March 2018:   As part of its ongoing support for local agricultural products and entrepreneurs, Al Meera Consumer Goods Company QSC (Al Meera), launched an initiative called, ‘Products from Qatar’ at Al Meera Hypermarket, Hyatt Plaza.  The inauguration event was graced by Mr. Yousef Al Khulaifi- Director of Agriculture affairs department at the Ministry of Municipality and Environment, Eng. Salah Al-Hammadi, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Al Meera, Mr. Hayder Haydri, representative of Gourmet (fruits and vegetable suppliers of Al Meera) and several representatives from the local farms.  Following the inauguration, the dignitaries made a short tour of the vegetables and fruits section at Al Meera ......read more

Xpress Money registers a 10% growth in 2017…

Remittances from the GCC remain strong; 2018 expected to witness continued growth  Dubai, February 5, 2018:   Xpress Money, one of the world’s most dependable money transfer brands, witnessed a 10% growth in its global operations in 2017. The growth was backed by new partnerships in crucial corridors, innovative solutions, and a global expansion in the Xpress Money agent network.  Xpress Money’s traditional corridors from GCC remained strong. From the UAE, Philippines, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Egypt, were the top remittance receiving corridors. Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Philippines and Jordan received the highest remittances from Oman. The second quarter of 2017 witnessed the highest number of transactions owing to the month of Ramadan. In UAE, the second quarter saw the highest number of ......read more

H.E. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Rumaihi inaugurates Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition 2017…

March 22, 2017 - Under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Qatar, H.E. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Rumehi, Qatar’s Minister of Municipality and Environment, has inaugurated today (Wednesday, March 22, 2017) the 5th Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (Agriteq 2017). The event, organized by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment, will run until Saturday March 25 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. The inauguration ceremony was attended by H.E Dr. Fuad bin Jafar bin Al Sajwani, Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Oman, José Graziano Da Silva, Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Faisal Saoud Al-Hasawi Chairman and Director General of the Kuwait's Public Authority for Agriculture and Fish Resources ......read more

L'Oréal Named the Most Attractive Employer in the FMCG Sector in UAE and KSA…

Dubai, UAE, November 16, 2016 – L’Oréal has been voted as the most attractive employer for business students amongst Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies, in the UAE and KSA. Over 12,600 students, of different majors, from 43 universities participated in Universum’s “Most Attractive Employers Ranking” survey.  The survey offered comprehensive insights into students’ views on their future careers, prospect employers, in addition to what they consider as the most important factors in their employment decision. Amongst Business students, L’Oréal ranked as 8th most attractive employer across all sectors, up from number 9 in 2015. Whereas in KSA, Business students ranked L’Oréal as 8th most attractive employer, up from 11 in 2015.  The annual survey commenced in November ......read more

Milipol Qatar launches its refreshingly new website.…

It’s brighter, bolder and better   Kuwait– 17 April 2016:  After several months of intense review, strategic planning and brand awareness needs Milipol Qatar is very excited to launch its newly designed website. It was officially launched. The new website is more informative, more engaging and more interactive.   The new website has been designed to provide the ultimate user-friendly experience with improved functionality and navigation right through, allowing viewers to access material easily with the option to share information across key social networking channels. Created with the user firmly in mind, the website has been designed using the latest technology so the site is compatible with today's browsers and devices including a mobile version tentatively scheduled for end April ......read more

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More Than Two Thirds of Respondents in the Middle East and North Africa Feel Positive About the Prospects of 2016…

A third of MENA poll respondents have resolved to work harder in the New Year, according to Bayt.com survey Dubai, UAE, 27 December 2015: Professionals in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are looking forward to the New Year, according to the Bayt.com ‘Holidays in the MENA Workplace Poll’. The vast majority of respondents (79.6%) will be making career New Year’s resolutions. In fact, 30.4% of them have already resolved to work harder next year. Feelings about 2016 are very positive: 38.7% describe their feelings as “very positive” and 33.2% as “excited”, compared to only 19% describing their feelings as “anxious” and 9.2% as “neutral”. 57.1% say that the new calendar year affects their levels of excitement towards work, while only 31% are “not affected at ......read more

Elecrama networking evening set to take place at the Grand Hyatt, Doha on Tuesday - October 27…

Roadshow aims to create business opportunities for industry players in Qatar Elecrama 2016, the world's largest trade and networking forum for the electricity industry, will be organizing a networking event for the benefit of key industry stakeholders and decision makers in the Qatari capital, Doha. The event is being held to widen awareness of the enormous business potential afforded by the burgeoning Indian electricity sector. The networking event will be held at the Al Silla Ballroom of the Grand Hyatt, Doha on Tuesday, October 27 at 7.00 PM. Featuring presentations from senior representatives from the Indian electricity industry and interactive sessions with the invited delegates, the event is open to power and water professionals, suppliers and manufacturers, IWPP Developers and Contractors, Engineers, Construction ......read more

Honeywell commits to greater female leadership in the Middle East…

Honeywell hosts its first ever Women in Leadership Forum in the Middle East Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: May 05, 2015: Honeywell (NYSE:HON) hosted its first-ever Women in Leadership Forum in the Middle East earlier this week as part of its ongoing efforts to bring more women into senior management roles and increase female participation in its regional workforce.   The event, which was held in partnership with New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), was attended by Honeywell employees and students at the NYUAD Saadiyat Island campus.  Driving home the message that a diverse workforce featuring women in leadership leads to better outcomes for companies, the forum featured a lively moderated discussion featuring Kate Adams, the Fortune 100 firm’s Senior Vice President and General Counsel. Speaking to the group ......read more

Hiring in the creative and media industry in Saudi Arabia is booming, while the oil sector registers a negative growth in job listings year on year, says Monster Gulf…

Saudi Arabia registers the highest long term growth in employment among all other GCC countries, according to data compiled by Monster Employment Index KSA The creative industry (Advertising, Market Research, Public Relations, Media and Entertainment) maintains its top position with a 55% growth in job listings year on year Oil sector registers a negative growth The Monster Employment Index is a monthly gauge of online job posting activity in Middle-East based on a real-time review of tens of thousands of employer job opportunities culled from a large representative selection of career Web sites and online job listings. The Index does not reflect the trend of any one advertiser or source, but is an aggregate measure of the change in job listings across the industry. “Monster Employment Index KSA continues to ......read more

Blue Cacti enters Middle East market…

Experiential Marketing & Event Engagement agency Blue Cacti enters the Middle East market. The company that operates under a different brand name in India, South East Asia and North African markets has entered the Qatar under the new brand name and identity. Mr. Hamad Rabea Hamad Ajlan Al-Kaabi, Chairman of Blue Cacti says, “I am hugely excited with Blue Cacti, which brings something new and innovative to the Qatari market as a young creative agency. We hope to create innovative and exciting consumer and employee engagement campaigns & events that will inspire others to move away from the traditional methods of push marketing in this region. Further, we plan to create our own events and engagement programs that are in line with QNV 2030 focusing on the Health, Social and Environment platforms. We aim to contribute in ......read more

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Doha – February 6, 2024: An independent analysis of research output on diabetes-related nerve damage identified Qatar as the world's second-most productive country, relative to population size.   The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Endocrinology, showed that scientists in Qatar produced 18.1 articles on diabetic neuropathy per million inhabitants (51 articles; 2.83 ......read more

H.H. Sheikh Dr. Faleh bin Nasser Al Thani: Agriteq 2017 will provide a major boost to Qatar's ...…

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Al Manhal expands in providing new arabic online resources through Qatar National Library…

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‘Employee Engagement' a key pillar for the growth of Qatar's corporate sector: HR Experts…

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WIBC Leaderboard 2015: Qatari Islamic Banks Most Efficient in Global Islamic Finance Industry…

Masraf Al Rayan and Qatar International Islamic Bank lead global Cost-to-Income Ratio rankings Manama, Bahrain, 21 October 2015: The WIBC Leaderboard announced today the global rankings of Islamic banks in terms of Cost-to-Income ratio, one of the financial performance sub-indicators of the Leaderboard. No less than four Qatar-based banks figured in the top 15. As per the rankings, Qatar-based ......read more

The Bizz Arabic returns to The Middle East once again…

THE BIZZ is one of the most important business awards in the world, given out to leading businesspeople in each sector that stand out for their business excellence. These same people foster the growth of the economy in their respective countries and throughout the world on a daily basis, thus making them examples to be followed.   This year, awards will be given out at three ceremonies: ......read more

Russian defense companies showcase over 700 newest high-precision weapon systems at IDEX 2015…

24 February 2015 - The 9th International Defense Exhibition (IDEX 2015), the region's premier international defense event from (February 22, 2015) in Abu Dhabi. The Russian pavilion, which is organized by the State Corporation, Rostec, features more than 700 weapons systems and military equipment for the army, air force, naval forces and air defense command. Items on exhibit include: an ......read more

Imdaad Qatar secures 3-year Facility Management contract for The Pearl Qatar…

Dubai, UAE, November 25, 2014 – Imdaad Qatar, the Facilities Management (FM) company based in Qatar, has announced that it has signed a deal with United Development Company, the Island’s master developer, to provide professional cleaning services to the Master Community infrastructure, buildings, and facilities throughout the Pearl Qatar in Doha. Under the terms of the 3-year ......read more

DSI reports AED 1.24 billion in Revenues and AED 55.5 million in Operating Profit before provisions ...…

[UAE, 16th November, 2014] Drake & Scull International PJSC (DSI), a regional market leader in the integrated design, engineering and construction disciplines of General Contracting, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Water and Power, Rail and Oil and Gas reported today total Revenues of AED 1.24 billion and total Net Profit of AED 25.2 million for Q3 2014 ended September 30th ......read more

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