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MIDEAST STOCKS Abu Dhabi hits record high, major Gulf bourses gain - Reuters

Major stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Thursday, amid rising oil prices, with the Abu Dhabi index hitting a record high.

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6:25am PDT - July 29th, 2021

Qatar names ambassadors to Egypt and Libya, says emir's office - Reuters

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani on Thursday named ambassadors to Egypt and Libya, his office said, as the Gulf Arab state moves to improve ties with some regional states.

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3:08am PDT - July 29th, 2021

Qatar emir expressed necessity to overcome current political crisis in Tunisia -emir office - Reuters

Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani expressed necessity to overcome the current political crisis in Tunisia and for all parties to adopt a path of dialogue, in a phone call with the Tunisian President Kais Saied on Wednesday, the emir office said.

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11:35am PDT - July 28th, 2021

Taliban attacks on civilians deeply troubling, says Blinken - Reuters

Attacks by the Taliban on civilians as U.S. troops pull out of Afghanistan are deeply troubling, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday, warning that if the fighters take power and commit atrocities the country will become a pariah.

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5:34am PDT - July 28th, 2021

Most Gulf markets firm on higher oil prices - Reuters

Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Tuesday, mirroring a rise in oil prices, with the Abu Dhabi index settling at a record high.

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6:47am PDT - July 27th, 2021

MIDEAST STOCKS Most Gulf markets firm on higher oil prices - Reuters

Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Tuesday, mirroring a rise in oil prices, with the Abu Dhabi index settling at a record high.

qatar - Reuters
6:45am PDT - July 27th, 2021

Saudi Arabia open to hosting two F1 races, says promoter - Reuters

Saudi Arabia would be willing to step in and host an extra race this year to help Formula One fill a gap on the calendar due to the COVID-19 pandemic, promoter Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Al Faisal said on Monday.

qatar - Reuters
7:59am PDT - July 26th, 2021

MIDEAST STOCKS Abu Dhabi hits record high again; other major Gulf markets mixed - Reuters

Major stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Monday, a day after the bourses were in the black as they reopened after a long Eid break, with the Abu Dhabi index reaching a new record high.

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6:31am PDT - July 26th, 2021

Qatar calls on Tunisian sides to avoid escalation, start dialogue - Reuters

Qatar on Monday called on all parties in Tunisia's political crisis to avoid escalation and move towards dialogue, the state-run Qatar News Agency said, after Tunisia's president dismissed the government and froze parliament on Sunday.

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4:54am PDT - July 26th, 2021

MIDEAST STOCKS Abu Dhabi hits record high as most Gulf markets gain - Reuters

Most Gulf bourses ended higher on Sunday, as they reopened after a long Eid break, with the Abu Dhabi index hitting a record high.

qatar - Reuters
7:02am PDT - July 25th, 2021

MIDEAST STOCKS Saudi leads major Gulf bourses higher in early trade - Reuters

Major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Sunday, as the bourses reopened after a long Eid break, with financials and petrochemical shares boosting the Saudi index.

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1:15am PDT - July 25th, 2021

China imposes counter-sanctions on former U.S. commerce secretary Ross, others - Reuters

China said on Friday that it has imposed counter-sanctions on U.S. individuals including former U.S. commerce secretary Wilbur Ross in response to U.S. sanctions on Chinese officials with Beijing's liaison office in Hong Kong.

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7:53am PDT - July 23rd, 2021

All athletes in refugee team to join opening ceremony - Reuters

All 29 athletes in the Olympic refugee team will march behind the Olympic flag at the Tokyo Games opening ceremony on Friday, an organiser said, to represent the more than 82 million displaced people across the globe.

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11:07pm PDT - July 22nd, 2021

Dassault reports stronger earnings on military deliveries - Reuters

Dassault Aviation (AVMD.PA) reported higher sales and profits in the first half of the year as stronger military activities offset a drop in business jet deliveries.

qatar - Reuters
9:25am PDT - July 22nd, 2021

UPDATE 1-Swiss specialty chemicals firm Sika posts higher first-half sales, profit - Reuters

Swiss construction chemicals company Sika AG reported higher first-half sales and profit on Thursday and said it expected sales growth in the range of 13%-17% for the full year.

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8:52pm PDT - July 21st, 2021

India's Swiggy raises $1.25 billion in funding from Prosus, SoftBank - Reuters India

Indian food delivery startup Swiggy said on Tuesday it has raised $1.25 billion in a funding round led by long-term investor…

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12:58am PDT - July 20th, 2021

Indian food delivery startup Swiggy raises $1.25 billion led by SoftBank and Prosus

It took SoftBank several years, but finally the Japanese investment giant is ready to bet on India’s food delivery market. Swiggy said on Tuesday it has closed a $1.25 billion financing round led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and Prosus Ventures. The new financin…

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12:30am PDT - July 20th, 2021

U.S. declined to prosecute Trump Commerce chief after watchdog findings - Reuters

The U.S. Justice Department declined to prosecute the Trump administration's Commerce Department chief Wilbur Ross after the department's inspector general's office found he misrepresented the full rationale for seeking to reinstate a citizenship question in …

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10:04am PDT - July 19th, 2021

Taliban's political office says it did not suggest a truce in Doha talks: Al Jazeera - Reuters

A spokesman for the Taliban's political office told Al Jazeera TV on Sunday that the group did not suggest an Afghan truce during the Doha talks.

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4:00pm PDT - July 18th, 2021

Afghanistan withdraws ambassador, diplomats from Islamabad - Reuters

Afghanistan has withdrawn its ambassador and diplomats from Pakistan's capital following the kidnapping of the ambassador's daughter, the Afghan foreign ministry said on Sunday, a new blow to relations at a sensitive time for the Afghan peace process.

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10:07am PDT - July 18th, 2021

Afghan politicians, Taliban meet in Doha as fighting continues - Reuters

Afghan politicians met with representatives of the Taliban insurgents in Qatar on Saturday with each side calling for peace even as fighting escalates and uproots thousands of people.

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7:09am PDT - July 17th, 2021

Athletics-Britain's Butchart gets suspended ban in 'faked' COVID test row - Reuters

Britain's 5,000 metres runner Andrew Butchart will compete in the Tokyo Olympics after UK Athletics handed him a suspended ban for saying he had changed the date on a COVID-19 test result to return to Britain from a meet before clarifying his remarks.

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12:10am PDT - July 17th, 2021

Afghan leaders leave for Doha seeking to revive stalled peace talks - Reuters

A delegation of Afghan political leaders led by top peace official Abdullah Abdullah left for Qatar on Friday to attempt to breathe life into stalled talks with the Taliban as violence escalates around the country.

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7:24am PDT - July 16th, 2021

MIDEAST STOCKS Saudi index gains on petrochemicals boost; other major markets ease - Reuters

Most major stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Thursday, weighed by financial shares, while the Saudi index was lifted by shares of petrochemical companies.

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6:56am PDT - July 15th, 2021

MIDEAST STOCKS Abu Dhabi leads Gulf higher as Yahsat makes strong market debut - Reuters

Most major Gulf markets closed higher on Wednesday with Abu Dhabi stocks leading gains, as Mubadala-backed satellite operator Al Yah Satellite Communications (Yahsat) listed after a $730 million initial public offering (IPO).

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6:59am PDT - July 14th, 2021

RT @CMShehbaz: Deeply grieved to learn of the passing away of Sheikh Muhammad bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, a senior member o…

Mudasir Khan Baluch PML. N Tandliyawala (@tandliyawala)
3:27am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

Ask yourself this Did we see this in Qatar? https://t.co/Vu4Nb5mt63

M (@Jimmyconwayy19)
3:26am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

Indians jailed for spying on Qatar for Israel: Reports https://t.co/ZBzWVfFmKY via @AJEnglish

Roberta Sutton (@Roberta9996)
3:25am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @CMShehbaz: Deeply grieved to learn of the passing away of Sheikh Muhammad bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, a senior member o…

ALI JUTT (@jutt78621)
3:25am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @justinbieber: long time coming and excited to finally announce https://t.co/dFc8NBoFs0

王慧琴 (@wanghuiqin43654)
3:25am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @IranObserver0: Qatar's Minister of State will visit Iran on today to meet Iranian officials including SNSC secretary Ahmadian. The visi…

Abdul Rashid Alhassan (@mudflesh)
3:24am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

Is 55k avios + 18k in taxes a fair price for BOM - BCN Qatar Business class award seat? #ccgeek @drgrudge @drkitp @tejasghongadi @PointsDojo @thetrickytrade @Vgdktk

Sajit (@sajitsidhan)
3:24am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @Samurai19801: There were reports where Qatar basically bribed & bought warlords & corrupt politicians in Afghanistan not to fight Tal…

Malang Khan (@Musa_Khan89)
3:24am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @23LAviation: Fantastic Touchdown Qatar Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner A7-BHH QR21 From Doha DOH To Manchester MAN 13/07/2023. https://…

The Night shift✈️ (@heavyhaul66)
3:23am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @bud_cann: Almost all world countries are laughing at the U.S. and think America is run by buffoons. From the G7 to NATO, seen on Russia…

Linda Esposito (@EspositoLilespo)
3:23am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @fia: Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah & Andorra-based co-driver Mathieu Baumel extended their leads in the FIA World Cup for Cross-Count…

Frank Dylan (@frank_wrc)
3:21am PDT - July 23rd, 2023
Gear up for an exciting line up of events this week in Qatar from July 23 - 29. From informative workshops to spectacular carnivals, this week has something for everyone.

#Qatar #QatarLiving #SummerInQatar #EventsInQatar 

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Gear up for an exciting line up of events this week in Qatar from July 23 - 29. From informative workshops to spectacular carnivals, this week has something for everyone. #Qatar #QatarLiving #SummerInQatar #EventsInQatar https://t.co/vwHPSl0zVa https://t.co/uA9QdJe2F5

Qatar Living (@qatarliving)
3:21am PDT - July 23rd, 2023
Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) H E Rafael Grossi meets UN Permanent Representative of Qatar H E Sultan bin Salmeen Al Mansouri on the occasion of the end of his tenure in Vienna.
#lovindoha #doha #qatar https://t.co/besH5VP2Ty

Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) H E Rafael Grossi meets UN Permanent Representative of Qatar H E Sultan bin Salmeen Al Mansouri on the occasion of the end of his tenure in Vienna. #lovindoha #doha #qatar https://t.co/besH5VP2Ty

Lovin Doha (@LovinDoha)
3:21am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @CMShehbaz: Deeply grieved to learn of the passing away of Sheikh Muhammad bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, a senior member o…

Asad Tufail Warraich (@chAsadTufailW)
3:21am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @RemaStats: .@heisrema’s debut single, Dumebi has appeared in a total of 37 countries iTunes Charts, the most by any Afrobeats debut sin…

CHIZI (@chizi_bomx)
2:15am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

This groundbreaking research sheds light on the role of a cell membrane mechanoreceptor, known as TRPV4, in modulating the healing process of the esophagus #Qatar #QatarUniversity https://t.co/1pgMkZiIaW

The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar)
2:15am PDT - July 23rd, 2023
I have 2 new followers from Qatar last week. See https://t.co/aMOMUQLhC3 https://t.co/rLGm0uzUcl

I have 2 new followers from Qatar last week. See https://t.co/aMOMUQLhC3 https://t.co/rLGm0uzUcl

Mohammed Galal (@MohGalal88)
2:14am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @AFP: Months after the men's groundbreaking run to the semi-finals in Qatar, Morocco's women will make World Cup history of their own on…

uoY (@ucef79)
2:14am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @hahussain: When #Qatar banned LGBTQ and alcohol consumption during World Cup 2022, those who called for liberty were chastised for not…

Marcus Olofzon (@olofzonmarcus)
2:13am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @Omojuwa: Sadly for you, even if Tinubu eventually builds a thriving economy, you don’t have the minimum brain power to thrive in it. Yo…

Adeosun Adisa idiagbon omo Amoda ogunlere (@adisa_idiagbon)
2:13am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @CMShehbaz: Deeply grieved to learn of the passing away of Sheikh Muhammad bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, a senior member o…

syedzada (@SultanRahiPak)
2:13am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @bud_cann: Almost all world countries are laughing at the U.S. and think America is run by buffoons. From the G7 to NATO, seen on Russia…

MarioFizz56 (@MFizz56)
2:12am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @hahussain: When #Qatar banned LGBTQ and alcohol consumption during World Cup 2022, those who called for liberty were chastised for not…

vinay blr (@blr_vinay)
2:09am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @CMShehbaz: Deeply grieved to learn of the passing away of Sheikh Muhammad bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, a senior member o…

طارق محمود منہاس (@MinhasTariq)
2:09am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @CMShehbaz: Deeply grieved to learn of the passing away of Sheikh Muhammad bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, a senior member o…

(@Mohmand20144)
2:09am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @enhypenation: Not-so-important trivia but ENHYPEN is flying on an aircraft that carries the iconic “QSuite” by Qatar Airways. It is r…

ria (@_yaavl)
12:23pm PDT - July 21st, 2023
Two new potential shirts sponsors for AS Roma.

A return to Qatar Airways is also being considered https://t.co/olz5BjvACg https://t.co/yi4JgzldeQ

Two new potential shirts sponsors for AS Roma. A return to Qatar Airways is also being considered https://t.co/olz5BjvACg https://t.co/yi4JgzldeQ

Jimmy (@Golazzo_1884)
12:23pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @lindyli: Bill Barr’s daughter got a top job at Treasury Ivanka made $640 million in the WH Kushner grifted $2 billion from MBS & $1 b…

nursenana (@PaulineStebbins)
12:23pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @TransferNewsCen: Qatar club Al Saad are in talks to sign Gonzalo Plata after making a €15m offer for the Real Valladolid forward. (Fabr…

Mark Normand Bech (@bech_normand)
12:22pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @lindyli: Bill Barr’s daughter got a top job at Treasury Ivanka made $640 million in the WH Kushner grifted $2 billion from MBS & $1 b…

jackie (@_mariejackie)
12:22pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @lindyli: Bill Barr’s daughter got a top job at Treasury Ivanka made $640 million in the WH Kushner grifted $2 billion from MBS & $1 b…

Shelia Parks (@SheliaP05136746)
12:22pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @enhypenation: Not-so-important trivia but ENHYPEN is flying on an aircraft that carries the iconic “QSuite” by Qatar Airways. It is r…

sasa (@lightsjaeyun)
12:22pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @NikosDendias: I had a conversation with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, Dr. Khalid bin Mohamed…

Labrini Oikonomidi (@labrini832)
12:21pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @lindyli: Bill Barr’s daughter got a top job at Treasury Ivanka made $640 million in the WH Kushner grifted $2 billion from MBS & $1 b…

Randall (@JabbasaysaveUSA)
12:21pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @Maks_NAFO_FELLA: "Russia is preparing an alternative grain supply plan to oust Ukraine from the world market", - Financial Times Putin…

Ana Cano (@Akano6362)
12:21pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @lindyli: Bill Barr’s daughter got a top job at Treasury Ivanka made $640 million in the WH Kushner grifted $2 billion from MBS & $1 b…

Scott (@Scott1Hathaway)
12:20pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @lindyli: Bill Barr’s daughter got a top job at Treasury Ivanka made $640 million in the WH Kushner grifted $2 billion from MBS & $1 b…

Bohemian Prairie Girl (@bohoprairiegirl)
12:20pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @lindyli: Bill Barr’s daughter got a top job at Treasury Ivanka made $640 million in the WH Kushner grifted $2 billion from MBS & $1 b…

NaomiRenaLevine (@NaomiRenaLevin1)
6:52pm PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @lindyli: Bill Barr’s daughter got a top job at Treasury Ivanka made $640 million in the WH Kushner grifted $2 billion from MBS & $1 b…

Gabe (@gabesaidwut)
6:52pm PDT - July 20th, 2023

RT @MariCLMurphy: I’m absolutely losing my mind about how stupid these people are, but leaving aside the inability to perform any critical…

Edwin (@squid_win)
6:52pm PDT - July 20th, 2023