DP World gross container volumes jumped in the second quarter as its regional operations shrugged off the impact of disruption to cargo shipments to Qatar.

The Dubai state-owned ports operator said second-quarter gross container volumes gained 10.7 percent year-on-year on a reported basis and 10.4 percent on a like-for-like basis.

Improving global trade boosted performance"...

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani visited the National Museum of Qatar yesterday to inspect the project’s progress.
The Prime Minister was welcomed by HE the Chairperson of Qatar Museums (QM) Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and a number of senior Qatar Museum officials.
During the tour, Qatar Museums officials presented a detailed briefing to the Prime Minister on the project’s progress, its various facilities, collections"...

Washington: Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said his current visit to Washington is part of the follow-up efforts exerted by the State of Kuwait in partnership with the United States to reach a diplomatic solution to the Gulf crisis.
Talking with Al Jazeera TV, the Foreign Minister said 'this visit is also aimed at informing politicians, senators and MPs in the United States about the negative impacts of this crisis on the region.'
The Foreign Minister met with"...

Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Austria, Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al Thani, affirmed Qatar’s continued commitment to dialogue and finding a solution to the crisis without compromising its sovereignty as a state.
“The State of Qatar is committed to the principles of the Gulf Cooperation Council, which oblige member states to resolve their differences internally and through diplomatic means,” the Ambassador said in an interview with the Austrian daily DiePresse, stressing that the tactic"...

DP World gross container volumes jumped in the second quarter as its regional operations shrugged off the impact of disruption to cargo shipments to Qatar.
The Dubai state-owned ports operator said second-quarter gross container volumes gained 10.7 percent year-on-year on a reported basis and 10.4 percent on a like-for-like basis.
Improving global trade boosted performance in all three regions and volumes also increased in Jebel Ali despite the disruption to container traffic following the start of a boycott of"...

Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Dr Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah hosted a dinner banquet in honour of Commander of the US Central Command (Centcom), General Joseph Votel.
The two sides discussed bilateral ties in the military field and the means to enhance military cooperation.
They also discussed joint counter-terrorism operations. The banquet was attended on the Qatari side by Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces Major General (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem as well as commanders of the"...

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday said his visit to the Gulf region made a contribution to easing the crisis surrounding Ankara's ally Qatar, but indicated that more time was needed to end the standoff.

Erdogan visited Saudi Arabia and Kuwait at the weekend before heading to Qatar earlier Monday for talks with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in a trip aimed at defusing the crisis.

Erdogan"...

King Salman bin Abdulaziz has decreed the establishment of renovation commissions tasked with the development of two of the most important archaeological and historic sites in the Kingdom, Al-Ola and Diriyah Gate. These two areas’ historic, cultural and architectural significance are expected to make them major tourist attractions as Saudi Arabia’s hospitality and tourism industry matures to welcome both local and international travellers.

The"...

New pedestrian paths, 2,800 more parking spots and 86 additional streets have been added to the busy northern part of Qatar’s New Slata area, Ashghal has announced.

The 1.72 square km area falls between C-Ring and D-Ring road to the north and south, and Salwa and Rawdat Al Khail roads to the east and west.

According to the public works authority, the new streets"...