Reuters Analysis: Qatar building boom bets on life after World Cup
From Reuters:
As Qatar rushes to prepare for the 2022 World Cup, the tiny Gulf Arab state is spending billions to build stadiums, roads, bridges, apartments and hotels on a patch of desert jutting out into the Gulf’s waters. Like cities hosting the Olympic Games, which face the risk of being left with unused venues after the athletes and spectators leave, Qatar is betting that it can accelerate its transformation as a financial and tourism destination to absorb the extra capacity. Complete text of article.
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Gulf Times: Water management group formally launched
From Gulf Times:
The activities of Qatar Green Building Council’s Water Interest Group (WIG) were formally launched {June 28} with a seminar on ‘Water usage in Qatar’s built environment’ at Qatar Foundation Recreation Centre. Complete text of article.
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Wall Street Journal: Qatar rides surging demand for liquefied natural gas
From The Wall Street Journal:
DOHA—Qatar, the Persian Gulf emirate that is the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas, is poised for a sharp rise in the value and volume of its exports of the super-cooled fuel this year, benefiting from the troubles in Japan’s nuclear industry and from surging demand for energy elsewhere in Asia. Complete text of article.
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Gulf Times: Qtel launches first phase of new interactive portal
From Gulf Times:
Qtel has launched the first phase of its new interactive, features-packed portal that helps customers’ access new products and services, choose appropriate tariff plan, and register complaints on service or product related issues. Complete text of article.
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Gulf Times: New electricity, water norms from August 1
From Gulf Times:
DOHA: New construction projects in Qatar will have to abide by new electricity and water regulations in terms of taps and lightings used from August 1. Qatar Electricity and Water Corporation’s (Kahramaa) has recently introduced the new guidelines to conserve energy and water usage. Complete text of article
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The Peninsula: Qatar Foundation to introduce new security system at Education City
From the Peninsula:
DOHA: Qatar Foundation will launch new innovations to make the Education City a more open and inviting place for visitors ensuring security and safety. By year 2013 and 2014 technology will be used to enable the fences surrounding Qatar Foundation to be removed, while a secured environment will be provided for the people and students within the premises, according to a report on The Telegraph, Qatar Foundation’s internal journal. Complete text of article.
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HCC job opportunities in Qatar with Community College of Qatar (CCQ)
Houston Community College is hiring faculty and staff for the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) and is seeking highly motivated qualified higher educational professionals willing to relocate to Doha, Qatar. Please proceed to Jobs @ HCCS to see the list of vacancies. Prior to completing the online application, please review the requisitions for complete details and requirements. If you need assistance, please contact Stephanie Rivera at 713.718.8562.
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GulfNews.com: Two more Doha parks to offer wireless internet in Qatar
From Gulf News:
Free wireless internet will be available in two more parks in Doha after the Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology (ictQATAR) extended its iParks initiative to Al Wakrah Public Park and Corniche Al Khor. The internet service in the three existing parks – Rumaillah, Sheraton and Dahl Al Haman – was also upgraded. Complete text of article.
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AME Info: Third Annual Middle East District Cooling Summit to take place in Qatar
From AME Info:
Fleming Gulf is proud to host the 3rd Annual Middle East DC (District Cooling) from 28-30 November 2011 in Doha, Qatar. With the participation of over 30 leading district cooling technology, solutions and service providers, this consortium of industry experts and leaders aims to achieve various purposes. Complete text of article.
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OnlineQatar.com portal: Qatar not very expensive place to live
From OnlineQatar.com:
The cost of living in Qatar, or in any place for that matter, largely depends on your lifestyle and where you come from. Qatar is not a very expensive place to live in, and the government does not charge a lot on several things including electricity, water, and home phone lines. Qatar hardly imposes taxes. Complete text of article
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