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Climber's Grande return

Source: The Age

Doha :: Qatar | updated Fri Dec 04 05:33:49 -0800 2009 | business-news

Snow and sun ... climber Simon Yates. Return to Peru It's 24 years since British climbers Simon Yates and Joe Simpson tackled Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes. They were the first to reach the summit of the near-vertical west...

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Qatar Central Bank sees inflationary pressure easing

Source: Qatar English Daily

Doha :: Qatar | updated Thu Dec 03 22:38:31 -0800 2009 | business-news

Inflationary pressures in Qatar are also expected to be lower as demand pressures are low,� Sheikh Fahad said yesterday in an e-mailed response to questions. �Overall, inflation is expected to be significantly lower than the high levels of 2008, despite...

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Qatari economy likely to grow 6% in 2009, says QNB

Source: Zawya Political

Doha :: Qatar | updated Wed Dec 02 21:58:59 -0800 2009 | business-news

Qatar's economy will surge by six per cent in 2009 at a time when the economies of other Gulf oil producers are projected to shrink or record slow growth because of the global fiscal turmoil, semi official data showed yesterday....

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Doha Bank announces Al Dana draw winner

Source: Qatar English Daily

Doha :: Qatar | updated Wed Dec 02 18:06:44 -0800 2009 | business-news

The Peninsula Doha: The outcome of the most awaited grand event of Doha Bank, The Al Dana Savings Scheme 2009 8th Monthly Millionaire Draw was held at the InterContinental Hotel after the Green Run. Representatives from Consumer Protection Department, Doha...

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Qatargas Q-Flex delivers first LNG cargo to Canada

Source: Qatar English Daily

Doha :: Qatar | updated Wed Dec 02 18:06:12 -0800 2009 | business-news

Qatargas yesterday delivered its first ever cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Canada. The cargo was delivered to the Canaport LNG Terminal by the Q-Flex LNG carrier �Mesaimeer�. �This is a significant milestone for Qatargas. We are very pleased...

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GCC economic recovery to gain pace next year

Source: Zawya Political

Doha :: Qatar | updated Sun Nov 29 21:54:14 -0800 2009 | business-news

The economic recovery in the GCC will gain pace in 2010 and 2011 helped by higher oil prices and Saudi Arabia would be the top pick, Bank of America Merrill Lynch said in a report. Saudi Arabia should benefit from...

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QCCI plays down Qatar?s exposure to Dubai crisis

Source: Qatar English Daily

Doha :: Qatar | updated Sat Nov 28 18:33:56 -0800 2009 | business-news

They (Dubai) should have made the announcement about their financial woes later,� said Al Khalaf. When told that Dubai has problems at a time the view in cash-rich GCC is that it is advisable to park the surplus local wealth...

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World trade ministers to seek conclusion

Source: The Nation

Doha :: Qatar | updated Thu Nov 26 09:17:55 -0800 2009 | business-news

Concluding the Doha Round would promote economic growth as it would help reduce farming subsidies in developed nations," Nuntawan explained. Commerce Minister Porntiva Nakasai is scheduled to attend the 7th World Trade Organisation (WTO) meeting in Geneva from November 30...

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Consumer prices fall in October

Source: 7days

Doha :: Qatar | updated Tue Nov 24 15:22:03 -0800 2009 | business-news

UAE consumer prices fell 0.4 per cent in October from a year ago, the fourth consecutive month of deflation. The decline in prices was led by cheaper food and clothing, the UAE’s economy ministry said on its web site yesterday...In...

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QE breaches QR230bn barrier

Source: Zawya Market News

Doha :: Qatar | updated Tue Nov 24 02:38:16 -0800 2009 | business-news

The market capitalisation of Qatar Exchange breached the QR230bn barrier to touch QR231.5bn as the stocks improved yesterday after Sunday's slump. The main index of the bourse rose 82 points as well to 7,256 with 28 of the 44 listed...

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