Qatar to help Syria pay salaries, says minister amid US silence

Syria's finance minister has said Qatar will help the Islamist-led government to pay public sector salaries for the coming months through a mechanism he said had been exempted from US sanctions. There was no immediate announcement from either the …

Qatar’s funding of Syrian salaries: A strategic move in regional politics

Syria’s Finance Minister, Mohammed Barnieh, has stated that Qatar will assist in paying public sector employees in Syria, according to a report by AFP and Reuters. This is crucial for the new Syrian government. Syria faces numerous challenges. One …

Qatar commits $87 million to fund public sector salaries in Syria

Syria has announced that Qatar will provide an $87 million grant, divided over three months and subject to extension, to help cover around one-fifth of public sector salaries. The grant is exempt from international sanctions. Finance Minister Mohammed Yosr …

Qatar hosts training on internal audit skills for aspiring accountants

Qatar’s Ministry of Labour, in partnership with the Qatar Association of Certified Public Accountants, has held a training course to enhance skills in internal auditing for nationals. The course on “Internal Audit Standards” is aimed at preparing Qatari …

Mina Pre-Owned Boat Show held in Qatar

Alfardan Group awarded Qatar CSR Award 2025 for sustainable basketball court project

In a proud moment for sustainability and community development, Alfardan Group was honored as a winner at the Qatar CSR Awards 2025, held at Al Wosail Ballroom, The Ritz-Carlton, Doha, for its innovative contribution to environmental sustainability through …

Criminal Court denies Thaksin's request to travel to Qatar

However, Thaksin’s lawyer, Winyat Chatmontri, maintained that the ruler of Qatar had extended the invitation in Thaksin’s capacity as an adviser to the ASEAN chairman. Thaksin told the court that his purpose in seeking permission to travel abroad was not …

Qatar pledges $29 Million grant to support Syrian public sector salaries

DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Qatar will provide a $29 million financial grant over a period of three months—extendable—to help cover part of the public sector wage bill in Syria, Mohammed Yusr Barnieh, Minister of Finance in the Syrian transitional …

Thaksin's Qatar trip nixed

Court sees Qatar's invitation to Thaksin as a personal matter PUBLISHED : 8 May 2025 at 19:24 The Criminal Court on Thursday denied former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra permission to travel to Qatar. Thaksin, accompanied by Foreign Affairs Minister …

What to expect at LEGO® Shows Qatar 2025

This Eid Al Adha, families in Qatar and visitors from across the region are invited to enjoy themselves once again in the colourful world of LEGO® as the second edition of LEGO® SHOWS QATAR returns to the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). Taking …