EU blacklists Saudi Arabia over money-laundering and terror financing

Saudi Arabia, Panama and Nigeria were included on a blacklist adopted by European Union regulators amid efforts to stem the risks of money-laundering and terrorist financing in business deals or transactions. The European Commission on Wednesday identified 23 countries as posing a higher risk for illicit financial flows, adding hurdles for banks in Europe in […]

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The European Union ensures Qatar beat the air blockade

By Alex Macheras For a long time, the European Union was virtually silent on the ongoing Saudi-led air blockade of Qatar. While this could be perceived as perfectly normal, given the trade bloc itself has little connection to Gulf countries, it’s 28 member countries (which is set to become 27 countries, assuming Brexit takes place) […]

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EU blacklists Saudi Arabia over money-laundering and terror financing

Saudi Arabia, Panama and Nigeria were included on a blacklist adopted by European Union regulators amid efforts to stem the risks of money-laundering and terrorist financing in business deals or transactions. The European Commission on Wednesday identified 23 countries as posing a higher risk for illicit financial flows, adding hurdles for banks in Europe in […]

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Vodafone wins 2nd Investor Relations Excellence award

Vodafone’s Investor Relations award from Qatar Stock Exchange. Doha Vodafone Qatar has won ‘Best Investor Relations’ in the Mid-Cap Company category for the second year in a row at the Qatar Stock Exchange’s (QSE) ‘4th Annual Investor Relations Excellence Programme’ awards ceremony. The annual event is designed to recognise Qatari listed companies that have demonstrated […]

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Tuesday official holiday to mark Qatar Sport Day

The Amiri Diwan has announced that Tuesday will be an official holiday to mark Qatar Sport Day. The day is celebrated annually on the second Tuesday of February. This year Sport Day falls on February 12, corresponding to 7 Jumada II, 1440 AH. Last updated: February 10 2019 09:00 PM   Date – Time: February 10 2019 […]

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Qatar Sport Day events to be innovative, inclusive

*Organisers want all residents to take part so that the whole country becomes a playground Events lined up for Qatar National Sport Day on Tuesday will be innovative and inclusive, allowing all members of the community to participate, says a top sport official. Abdulrahman bin Musallam al-Dosari, chairman of National Sport Day Committee and president […]

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