World news about “Qatar” published by euronews.
Crisis takes back seat at Doha Motor Show There is little sign of crisis or recession at the Doha Motor Show which has opened in Qatar. That is hardly surprising, as the tiny Gulf state is by some… 28/01/2012
Defying disability This week on Learning World we look at projects in Ireland, Qatar and Malta helping people with special needs integrate fully into their societies. One… 23/12/2011
Women perform at the Arab GamesAlgeria’s Souad Titou tries to complete a pass through the defence of Jordan’s Duha Al-Rashdan during their women’s handball match at the Arab Games in Doha… 21/12/2011
Dexia private bank sold to Qatar and Luxembourg Qatar’s royal family is to buy 90 percent of bailed-out Dexia’s private banking arm as the Franco-Belgian group is broken up. The rest will be purchased by… 20/12/2011
Oil prices to remain around $100 As the World Petroleum Congress ended in Doha, Qatar oil prices were forecast to remain at around $100 a barrel next year. Participants in the Congress say… 08/12/2011
Bonus – Wise Juror Interview Interview with Fatma Rafiq Zakaria 11/11/2011
WISE: how education around the world is changing “Changing societies, changing education” This was the theme of this year’s world innovation summit for education, WISE, that took place last week in Doha… 05/11/2011
WISE: All children in school by 2015 The world Innovation Summit for Education. WISE, has set itself the task of getting all children in the world to school by the year 2015, part of its… 05/11/2011
WISE education summit The World Innovation Summit on Education, WISE, has become one of the leading global education platforms in recent years. More than 1000 experts gather in… 04/11/2011
WISE 2011 Summit at a glance Discover the WISE 2011 Summit at a glance 25/10/2011
“Innovation in education is about ensuring that excluded groups enjoy opportunities” What are the main educational challenges that societies face today ? Her Excellency Naledi Pandor, South African Minister of Science and Technology… 25/10/2011
Leap in demand for LPG debated in Doha Where there is gas there is growth – that could be the motto of the liquefied petroleum gas industry, whose leading lights are in Doha in the Gulf for their… 28/09/2011
BNP denies Qatar investment talks BNP Paribas has denied reports that it is in talks about selling a stake to the Gulf state of Qatar. Chief Executive Officer Baudoin Prot told French… 22/09/2011
Big Greek bank merger announced The boards of Greece’s EFG Eurobank and Alpha Bank have approved a merger deal reportedly with a 500 million euro injection of capital by the Qatar Investment… 29/08/2011
Qatar: seeking Arab leadership role? Another day and a fighter plane returns to its base in Souda, Crete. It’s one of six Qatari aircraft that have helped maintain the UN backed no-fly zone over… 13/04/2011
Qatar buys stake in Iberdrola Qatar’s sovereign wealth investment fund is buying 6.1 percent of Spanish utility Iberdrola for 2.2 billion euros. The sale of new shares will help… 14/03/2011
Technology in education at WISE In an era of globalisation where technology has become part of daily life, there is a growing need to develop education. In a rapidly evolving world, the… 11/12/2010
World’s leading gas producers meet in DohaStabilising the natural gas market has been the focus of a summit in the Qatari capital Doha. Members of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF)… 15/11/2011
Arab League hands Syria plan to end unrestThe Arab League is eagerly awaiting a response from Syria to its plan to end a seven month violent crackdown against anti-government protesters. Precise… 31/10/2011
Libyans seek further NATO helpLibya’s interim leader has urged NATO to maintain its involvement in the country until the end of the year. NATO wants to halt their mission within days… 26/10/2011
Carry on, NATO! says Abdel Jalil in DohaMustafa Abdel Jalil, head of Libya’s National Transition Council has been visiting Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. They are the only two Arab states… 29/08/2011
Blatter challenger pulls out of FIFA raceMohamed Bin Hammam of Qatar has withdrawn his candidacy to become FIFA president, amid a bribery scandal at football’s governing body. Bin Hammam pulled out… 29/05/2011
Gaddafi told to stand down and get out of LibyaThe international “contact group” formed to assist rebels fighting against the regime of Muammar Gaddafi has called on the leader to stand down and get out… 14/04/2011
Hard cash required for Libyan aid effortLibya faces a humanitarian crisis as food supply lines have broken down due to heavy fighting despite the efforts of the international coalition. Mahmoud… 13/04/2011
Libyan contact group calls on the colonel to leave LibyaA newly-formed international ‘contact group’ on Wednesday issued a call to Colonel Muammar Gaddafi to step down and leave Libya. Qatari Prime Minister Hamad… 13/04/2011
“Stand down and quit Libya,” world powers tell GaddafiA newly-formed international ‘contact group’ on Wednesday issued a call to Colonel Muammar Gaddafi to step down and leave Libya. Qatari Prime Minister Hamad… 13/04/2011
New TV channel “voice of Libyan revolution”A new satellite channel based in Qatar, Libya Free People TV, has described itself as the voice of the Libyan revolution. It was set up with donations from… 07/04/2011
Qatar marks LNG output boostBosses of the world’s top energy companies gathered in Qatar this week to mark it reaching annual production of 77 million tons of liquefied natural… 14/12/2010
Russia, Qatar surprise FIFA World Cup picksFIFA has decided to go where no World Cup has gone before, Russia, with all its time zones and a sprawling event that is going to need a fortune in transport… 03/12/2010
FIFA conclude Qatar inspectionA FIFA inspection Group concluded its visit of Qatar on Friday as they consider the Gulf Arab State’s bid to host the 2022 World Cup finals. The head of the… 18/09/2010
Japan angry at wildlife summit’s tuna stanceThe EU and America are behind a proposal to ban trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna. It is the main focus of international convention on endangered species… 14/03/2010
Tuna trade ban tops wildlife talksA possible ban on trading bluefin tuna will top the agenda at an international convention on endangered species that has opened in Qatar. The chances of a… 13/03/2010
Emir of Qatar’s wife speaks exclusively to euronewsShe is a member of an exclusive club – the world’s royal families – but she is also a hands-on public figure. Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser al-Missned, the wife… 19/11/2009
Qatar’s Barclays sale sparks Sainsbury speculationQatar’s sovereign wealth fund is to sell a 1.4 billion euro stake in British bank Barclays. It will make 660 million euro profit and remain Barclays… 20/10/2009
Qatar comes to Porsche’s rescue, say reportsThe heavily-indebted sports car maker Porsche looks to have found a knight in shining armour in the shape of the Gulf state of Qatar. According to German… 11/07/2009
Qatar may take Porsche stakePorsche has confirmed that it is in exclusive talks to strike a deal with the Gulf state of Qatar that could ease its debt burden. The Financial Times has… 09/06/2009
Sudan’s Bashir at Arab SummitThe Arab League summit has opened in Qatar, its agenda overshadowed by the presence of Sudan’s President Omar Hassan al-Bashir. He arrived in Doha in… 30/03/2009
Hamas rejects Israeli terms for truceThe agreement between Israel and the United States to crack down on arms smuggling into Gaza is likely to further polarize opinion in the Arab world. At a… 16/01/2009
