Qatar
Vai alla Scheda Paese »Everything that happens is for a reason.
— Mutaz Barshim
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Qatar limits hours, ensures pay for domestic workers
Qatar has approved a law limiting domestic staff to a maximum of 10 hours’ work a day, the first such protection for thousands of household maids, nannies and cooks in the emirate. The “Domestic Employment Law” also orders employers to pay staff wages at the end of each month and ...
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Dubai magnate tied to Trump brand seeks new ventures abroad, including Malta
During recent trips to Croatia and Malta, a Dubai-based billionaire and business partner of the Trump Organization looked more like a head of state himself — mingling with government dignitaries, receiving a presidential reception and visiting the glittering Mediterranean Sea.Hussain Sajwani met with leaders in the two European nations and ...
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Thousands of displaced Iraqis living with psychological toll of conflict
Source: International Organization for Migration Country: IraqIOM has been offering support to IDPs since November 2016 – virtually since the start of the Mosul crisis – by providing integrated psychosocial services to 24,399 displaced Iraqis. Mosul – Weeks after the retaking of Mosul city, many internally displaced persons (IDPs) are exhibiting signs ...
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Opinion: Neymar’s transfer is a bold game-changing move
The football world is still buzzing over the transfer of Neymar from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain for a fee of €222 million euro, more than double the previous world record. With this transfer, PSG have entered another stratosphere – and French football is hoping to profit from the move.Neymar has ...
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Emirates to sponsor PSG until 2019
Dubai’s Emirates airline confirmed Thursday it would sponsor the shirts of Qatar-owned Paris Saint-Germain until 2019, despite a regional crisis which has seen the UAE cut ties with Doha. Emirates’ announcement comes less than a week after Brazilian football phenomenon Neymar joined the French club from Barcelona for a world ...
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Paris St Germain sign Neymar on five-year deal
Neymar has pledged to help Paris St Germain "conquer the titles" the fans crave after completing a world-record 222 million euro transfer to the ambitious French club. The 25-year-old Brazil forward, whose release from Barcelona was secured for 222m euros (£200.6million) on Thursday afternoon, has signed a five-year deal with PSG. Owned ...
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Turkey eyes sustainable ways to meet Qatar’s needs
Turkey asked Qatar, which has been under a blockade by Arab countries since June, to join hands for sustainable food production, the Turkish economy minister said on Aug. 3.
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Qatar files WTO complaint over Gulf trade ‘siege’
Qatar has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization over an “illegal siege” imposed by its Gulf neighbors, the commerce ministry said on July 31.
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Qatar takes fight with Arab bloc to trade body
DUBAI -- Qatar has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organisation against three of the four Arab countries that are isolating it, opening up a possible new path for negotiations with its opponents.
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Blockading countries to be biggest losers in Qatar crisis: Qatari minister
The Gulf countries imposing blockades on Qatar are the biggest losers in the recent crisis in terms of trade, Qatar’s Economy Minister Jassim al-Thani has said, noting that the impact of the crisis on the Qatari economy was very small.
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Giant Dubai-based property developer eyeing Malta
A giant Dubai-based property developer is considering expanding its operations to Malta, according to reports. "Malta presents an ideal mix of investment benefits that make it a very attractive place for luxury and hospitality developers looking to expand into the EU zone," Damac chairman Hussain Sajwani said in a statement. Mr Sajwani ...
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Why have other Gulf states cut ties with Qatar?
Gulf Arab countries summon images of oil-fueled wealth, luxurious malls and strong Muslim identity. Nasty regional rivalry, diplomatic ruptures and panicked citizens stockpiling groceries don’t usually figure.So why have Gulf states Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Yemen, as well as non-Gulf Egypt, dramatically ruptured relations with ...
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Egypt to end visas on arrival for Qataris
Egypt said it would end visas on arrival for Qatari citizens as a dispute between four Arab states and the Gulf emirate continues over allegations that Doha supports terrorism. The measure, which goes into effect on Thursday, will not include spouses of Egyptians or university students who will be granted ...
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«La concurrence sera dure», prévient l’AIE
La consommation de gaz va augmenter plus rapidement que celle de pétrole et de charbon dans les cinq prochaines années, portée par le secteur industriel et la demande venue des pays émergents, anticipe l’Agence internationale de l’énergie (AIE) dans un rapport publié jeudi. Dans un contexte de prix bas, la ...
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Turkey supports Qatar-US anti-terror financing deal
Qatar’s recent deal with the U.S. over anti-terror financing is a sign of its determination in fighting terrorism, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said on July 12
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Turkey has sent almost 200 cargo planes to Qatar since dispute began: Economy Minister
Turkey has sent 197 cargo planes, 16 trucks and one ship to Qatar since the crisis broke out last month between it and other Gulf states, Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci stated on July 12.
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Qatar calls for ‘dialogue’ to resolve Gulf crisis
Qatar’s foreign minister called for “dialogue” on July 5 to resolve the Gulf diplomatic crisis, accusing Arab states that have cut ties with Qatar of trying to undermine the nation’s sovereignty
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In Europe, Trump may discover if first impressions stick
President Donald Trump will learn this week whether he gets a second chance to make a first impression as he returns to Europe and has his first encounter with Russia's Vladimir Putin.Trump's first visit to the continent in May stirred anxieties among his European allies when he declined to endorse ...
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Arab nations extend deadline in Qatar crisis by 48 hours
Arab nations extended a deadline early Monday for Qatar to respond to their list of demands in a diplomatic crisis roiling the Gulf, saying Kuwait's emir requested the delay as part of his efforts to mediate the dispute.Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain cut off ties with ...
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Qatar ‘grateful’ for Turkey’s support during blockade
Qatar is “very thankful and grateful” for Turkey’s support during its current diplomatic crisis with neighboring Gulf states that began earlier this month, Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdurrahman al-Sani said on June 30
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Turkey has sent more than 120 cargo planes of supplies to Qatar: Zeybekci
Turkey has so far sent more than 120 cargo planes of supply to Qatar, Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci has said.