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Italian firm to build Qatar Navy ships

Italian firm to build Qatar Navy ships

HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Dr Khalid bin Mohamed al-Attiyah and Italian Defence Minister Elisabetta Trenta attending a ceremony to mark the beginning of steel cutting for building Qatari military vessels by Italian company Fincantieri at La Spezia, Italy, yesterday. In 2016, the Ministry of Defence signed an […]

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HH The Emir receives ceremonial ball for 2022 FIFA World Cup

HH The Emir receives ceremonial ball for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday handed over the mantle of World Cup host to HH The emir of Qatar, whose country will stage the 2022 edition of the tournament. “Russia is handing over the relay baton for hosting the FIFA World Cup to Qatar,” Putin said. “We’re proud of what we did for fans of […]

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Oryx Island Masterplan Doha

Oryx Island Masterplan Doha

Designed to host 2022 World Cup, the more than two million square meters Oryx Island will provide temporary accommodation during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. It will feature five floating hotels, an open-air theatre pavilion, commercial district, leisure areas and various residential options. A series of venues are also planned for spectators to […]

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Italian Embassy celebrates National Day at Al Hazm

Italian Embassy celebrates National Day at Al Hazm

The Italian Embassy celebrated Italy’s National Day at the magnificent Al Hazm Mall that boasts spectacular classical Italian architecture. Italian Carabinieri General Giovanni Nistri and Italian ambassador to Qatar Pasquale Salzano are joined by Qatar’s Minister of Economy and Commerce HE Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim bin Mohamed al-Thani, Ministry of Foreign Affairs secretary-general Ahmed bin […]

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Aermec creates largest test chamber

Aermec creates largest test chamber

ITALY: Italian company Aermec has invested € 5m in what it claims is Europe’s largest air conditioning test chamber. The new chamber at the company’s main plant in Bevilacqua, Verona, can test units up to 2000kW. At 28m long and 6m high it boasts a total volume of 2200m³ . Eurovent certified, the test lab’s […]

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Qatar Duty Free bags ‘Airport Retailer of the Year’ title at 2018 DFNI Global Awards

Qatar Duty Free bags ‘Airport Retailer of the Year’ title at 2018 DFNI Global Awards

Qatar had reasons to be proud during the DFNI Global Awards 2018 that recently took place at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. Qatar Duty Free (QDF), which operates out of the Hamad International Airport, (HIA) was given the ‘Airport Retailer of the Year’ award in a colourful ceremony, reported Gulf Times. The DFNI Global Awards, selected by a judging […]

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Emir to inaugurate Qatar National Library today

Emir to inaugurate Qatar National Library today

His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani will patronise the official inauguration ceremony of Qatar National Library (QNL) on Monday ( April,16) evening. His Highness the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser are to attend the ceremony as well. QNL’s inauguration ceremony will also be attended […]

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Doha – World Cup: Elisa Meneghini gold medal in floor exercise

Doha – World Cup: Elisa Meneghini gold medal in floor exercise

Elisa “Mini” Meneghini, the Rio 2016 Olympic athlete, took the gold at the floor final event at the 11th World Cup in Doha. With a score of 13,333, the Corporal of the Italian Army – coached by Claudià Ferrè – won the title together with the Belgian Axelle Klinkaert and the Korean Kim Su Jong. […]

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Wimbledon reveals plans for new-look £70m No 1 court

Wimbledon reveals plans for new-look £70m No 1 court

The All England Club has released plans for the new-look No 1 Court at Wimbledon. Work on the £70m reconstruction will begin after this year’s championships, and it will first be used in 2019. Just like Centre Court, the new No 1 Court – designed by Sir Robert McAlpine, the company behind London’s Olympic Stadium […]

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Umm Al Houl power plant 99% complete

Umm Al Houl power plant 99% complete

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani yesterday visited the underconstruction Umm Al Houl Power Plant of the Qatar Electricity and Water Company (QEWC). The Prime Minister was briefed on the progress of the work which is 99% complete. The plant is set to be offi cially […]

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