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Qatar Cabinet resumes session after summer break
The Peninsula
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August 27, 2025
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting held on Wednesday morning at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and...
Qatar Chamber explores enhancing investment cooperation with Botswana
Gulf Times
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August 27, 2025
Qatari investors are keen to explore investment opportunities in Africa, particularly in Botswana, which is considered a leading investment destination, according to Qatar Chamber. This was disclosed by Qatar Chamber when it hosted Dr. Farzam...
Qatar's Al Mansour commits to invest $20bln in Mozambique
Zawya
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Qatari investment firm Al Mansour Holding has signed a $20 billion partnership agreement with Mozambique to support sectors the government is prioritising including energy and agriculture, President Daniel Chapo's office said. It is the latest in...
Qatar’s Al Mansour commits to invest $20 billion in Mozambique
Business Recorder
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August 27, 2025
MAPUTO: Qatari investment firm Al Mansour Holding has signed a $20 billion partnership agreement with Mozambique to support sectors the government is prioritising including energy and agriculture, President Daniel Chapo’s office said. It is the...
Qatar's Mansour to Acquire Nearly 20 Percent of Australia's Invictus
Rigzone
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August 27, 2025
Australian oil and gas explorer Invictus Energy Ltd. said that it will sell a 19.9 percent stake to a Qatari investment firm, which will help fund one of its projects in Zimbabwe. Al Mansour Holdings will purchase the stake for A$37.8 million...
Qatar compete in Fujairah World Chess Championship
The Peninsula
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August 27, 2025
Qatar Chess Association President Mohammed Al Mudahka attends a match alongside other officials during the Fujairah World Chess Championship. Doha, Qatar: The Qatari national chess team is participating in the inaugural Fujairah World Chess...
Qatar: Ashghal completes package 3 of development project at Al Wajba
Zawya
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Qatar - The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has completed Package 3 of the Roads and Infrastructure Development Project in Al Wajba East. The project aims to develop the road network and infrastructure services to serve citizens' land plots in...
Qatar Urges Global Pressure On Israel To Respond To Gaza Ceasefire Proposal
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Irfan Bukhari | The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said that nearly ten days have passed since...
Qatar's Al Mansour Holdings bets on Zimbabwe energy in deal with Australia's Invictus
Zawya
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CAPE TOWN: Qatari investment firm Al Mansour Holdings has taken a 19.9% stake in Australia's Invictus Energy and will provide up to $500 million to help the company develop its Cabora Bassa gas project in Zimbabwe, the companies said on Wednesday....
Qatar’s investment in quantum computing could redefine Gulf’s tech landscape
The Peninsula
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August 27, 2025
Doha, Qatar: Qatar is rapidly positioning itself as a rising hub in the global quantum computing race, leveraging billion-dollar partnerships, government-backed initiatives, and university-driven research programs to accelerate adoption of one of...
Qatar’s Aljadad commits $5bn to establish fertiliser factory in Ghana
CNR Citi Newsroom
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August 27, 2025
Ghana is set to become a hub for fertiliser production following a $5 billion investment agreement with Qatari agricultural investors, Aljadad Group. A geo-technical team is scheduled to begin feasibility studies in October on land secured at the...
Talents Galore At HOPE Qatar's Summer Camp Finale For Differently Abled Students
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: The two months long summer camp was concluded recently with a grand finale of cultural display by over 65 students at HOPE Qatar Centre for Persons with Disabilities. The event was attended by...
NZ into final, qualifies for Qatar
Solomon Star
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August 27, 2025
OFC: New Zealand (NZ) have secured progression to the final of the 2025 OFC U-16 Men’s Championship and qualified for the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026™ in Qatar with a 2-0 win over Papua New Guinea (PNG) in Honiara on Wednesday evening. Papua New...
Invictus Secures US$0.5 billion Qatar Lifeline, Sells 19.9% Stake to Drive Cabora Bassa to Production
Mining Zimbabwe
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August 27, 2025
Victoria falls stock exchange listed oil and gas company, Invictus Energy has struck a landmark deal with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings that could reshape Zimbabwe’s upstream oil and gas landscape, sealing a US$500 million conditional financing...
French firm wins $1bn of Qatar road contracts
MEED
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August 26, 2025
The two contracts have been awarded for the operations and maintenance of highways and intelligent transportation systems in Qatar Become a MEED subscriber for unlimited access to: Exclusive news, comment and analysis on the MENA region An...
Kinshasa and M23 rebels resume talks in Qatar in effort to implement truce
Africanews
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August 27, 2025
A new round of talks between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels is underway in Doha. The two parties are looking to reach agreement on how to implement a Qatari-brokered truce they signed last month. Despite that...
India, UAE, Qatar Key Drivers of Bahrain’s Aviation Boom
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain’s aviation sector saw a notable boost in July 2025, according to the latest statistics released by the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications. The numbers show significant growth in...
Al Mansour Holdings, Qatar, bets on Zimbabwean energy in a deal with Australia's Invictus
World Energy News - Connecticut
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Al Mansour Holdings, a Qatari investment company, has acquired a 19.9% stake of Invictus Energy in Australia and will contribute up to $500m to the development of the Cabora Bassa Gas Project in Zimbabwe. The equity stake acquired for A$37.8m...
Ashok Leyland Strengthens Presence In Qatar
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) India's multinational automotive major Ashok Leyland is strengthening its presence in Qatar with it entering into a pact with Al Futtaim to distribute its full range of trucks and buses in the Gulf country. The partnership was...
Qatar Foundation holds training for ‘Islamic Civilisation’ teachers
The Peninsula
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August 27, 2025
‘Islamic Civilisation’ teachers during the training programme. Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation organised a specialised training programme with the participation of more than 30 teachers from its Pre-University Education (PUE) schools, aimed at...