File picture of Qatar skyline used for representation. By Sachin Kumar | The Peninsula DOHA: The Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Qatar has risen by around 27 percent last year, which shows that the trust of global investors on the country’s economy is intact. Qatar attracted close to $1bn ($986m to be precise) inward FDI last […]
Month: June 2018
Kochery & Partners first Indian legal firm to get QFC licence
Doha-based legal professional Nizar Kochery receives the licence from QFC director of licensing Mohamed Yunus Atip as QFC licensing case manager Tim Land looks on. Doha Kochery & Partners has received the licence from the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority, making it the first international Indian firm to provide professional legal services in Qatar. Doha-based […]
Saudi media says kingdom could turn Qatar — its neighbor and rival — into an island
For more than a year, a Saudi-led bloc has staged a boycott of Qatar, accusing the Persian Gulf state of sponsoring terrorism and committing other misdeeds. As the months have dragged on, however, Qatar has proved surprisingly resistant to those punitive economic measures.Saudi Arabia may now be seeking to change the nature of its relationship with Qatar […]
Saudi threatens military action against Qatar over S-400: report
The Saudi monarch reportedly asked France to increase its pressure on Qatar [File: Sergei Chirikov/EPA-EFE] In letter to French leader, King Salman warns of ‘all necessary measures’ if Doha buys defence system, Le Monde reports. Saudi Arabia, one of the countries blockading Qatar, has threatened military action against its Gulf neighbour if it acquires the Russian-made S-400 […]
$24bn worth of goods traded between Qatar and US in five years
Minister of Economy and Commerce, H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassem bin Mohammed Al Thani, talking to dignitaries at a reception organised by the US-Qatar Business Council on the sidelines of the ‘SelectUSA Investment Summit’ which is taking place in Washington. The Peninsula DOHA: The Minister of Economy and Commerce, H E Sheikh Ahmed bin […]
MoTC creating awareness on cyber bullying
By Irfan Bukhari | The Peninsula DOHA: To make the digital world a safer space for people particularly kids, the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC) has launched an online awareness campaign on cyber bullying. The Ministry of Transport and Communications through its social media platforms is educating people about the nature and ill effects […]
NHRC calls on UN rights body to suspend Saudi and UAE
The Peninsula DOHA: Qatar’s National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) has called upon the United Nations Human Rights Council to suspend the membership of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from the Council for their severe and systematic violations of human rights in particular against the people of Qatar. The committee also called […]
Al Sada: Qatar working hard to boost energy output
Minister of Energy and Industry, H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada, talking to CNBC News in Vienna, yesterday. By Mohammad Shoeb I The Peninsula DOHA: The Minister of Energy and Industry, H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada, affirmed in Vienna yesterday that the health of Qatari economy is very robust, and […]
2 Reasons Why Asking About Salary in the First Interview is a Big Mistake
The job seeker shouldn’t be the one to bring up salary and benefits first. Here’s why… On Youtube, we recently shared several examples of things job seekers do in interviews that make them look desperate. I was surprised at the number of viewers who were bothered by the suggestion to never bring up salary in the […]
How Do You Know Your Workplace Is Truly Toxic? You’ve Probably Experienced These 9 Things
If bureaucracy is stifling, you may be working for a toxic company. Ever thought to yourself, “My workplace is downright toxic.” Not sure if that’s an accurate statement? I’ll get to a description of toxic traits below, so you can fairly evaluate your workplace and decide if it’s time to make a move. As you consider your options, protecting […]