Regulatory Bodies and Government‑owned Entities in Qatar
Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (IPA Qatar) Custodian of the Invest Qatar brand, IPA Qatar was launched in 2019 and is registered at the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC). The agency provides…
QRDI Council Launches New ‘Open Innovation Opportunity’ with Hassad Food
Hassad Food seeks innovative technologies to commercially produce lettuce using indoor farming techniques, aligning with its sustainability mission The flagship programme of Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council (QRDI) – …
Project Qatar 2023 Officially Opens, Showcases Qatar’s Innovative Construction Industry
The 19th edition of Project Qatar, the highly anticipated international trade exhibition showcasing construction materials, equipment and technology, was officially inaugurated by the country’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, HE…
INJAZ Qatar Launches 3rd Edition of Job Champions Competition
INJAZ Qatar, in partnership with the German Embassy in Qatar, and sponsored by Volkswagen, is gearing up to launch the 3rd edition of the Job Champions Work-Readiness Competition this January. …
QIA Invests US $150 Million in Indian Ed-Tech Company
Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) invested US $150 million in BYJU’S, an ed-tech company based in India popular for their learning app. The start-up also received investment from Owl Ventures, their…
al khaliji Hosts 5th Annual Community Football Tournament
Al Khalij Commercial Bank (al khaliji) PQSC, again hosted the Annual Football Tournament to promote health and wellness among members of the community, and in support of Qatar National Sport Day. al khaliji has been supporting the tournament for…
Katara Hospitality Now Owns Grosvenor House London
Leading global hotel owner, developer and operator Katara Hospitality, the hotel unit of Qatar Investment Authority, announced the expansion of its global portfolio with the acquisition of JW Marriott Grosvenor…
Woqod Raises Shares for Non-Qatari Ownership to 49%, Private Ownership to 1%
Qatar Fuel (Woqod) recently held an Extraordinary General Assembly led by its Chairman of the Board of Directors Ahmed Saif Al Sulaiti. The assembly amended Article 9-1 of the company,…
Iberdrola Chair Ignacio Galán Opens New Technology Hub in Qatar
Ignacio Galán, chairman of Spanish company Iberdrola, formally opened the ‘Iberdrola Innovation Middle East Centre’, their newest technology hub in Doha. Qatar Investment Authority CEO Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Saud Al-Thani also graced the…