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Doha,February,2013:A delegation representing TASDEER, the export development agency of Qatar Development Bank , and eight leading local food products’ exporters headed to Dubai on the 24th of February to showcase Qatar‘s culinary capabilities at the world’s largest and most awaited food and hospitality show, Gulfood 2013. Held annually in the UAE, this year’s edition takes place on February 25-28 with over 4,200 participating exhibitors from across the globe.

Doha, February 27 – A seminar organized by the Supreme Council for Family Affairs on the reality of support for persons about to enter the wedlock today focussed on plans and social policies in support of young couples, and the role of the media and its importance in guiding the community in all sectors to back the various initiatives aimed to support persons on the verge of marriage.

Qatar General Elec-tricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) yesterday said it will stop accepting payment of water and electricity bills at its customer service centres beginning April 1.

Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition (DIMDEX) 2014 is set to be the largest event for maritime defence and protection of critical offshore infrastructure. Rotary wing aircraft and unmanned systems are set to be an exciting new addition to the region’s leading naval defence exhibition.

Doha,February 26,2013:QC has learned that the Corniche development projects and the towers area within the new master plan, and according to Qatar’s Vision 2030, will include the expansion of the Corniche and adding pedestrian walkways, in addition to establishing a yacht marina, as well as tunnels connecting markets and other streets.

Doha, February 26 – Four engineers from Es hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, have recently completed a two-year intensive satellite training program with Space Systems/Loral (SSL), the company manufacturing Es hail 1. Es hail 1, the country s first satellite, is scheduled for launch in the summer of 2013 and will share a spacecraft platform with the European satellite operator Eutelsat.

Doha, February 26 – Under the patronage of HH the Heir Apparent Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Qatar Career Fair (QCF), organized by Qatar Foundation, Qatar Petroleum, AmiriDiwan, Qatar University and the Ministry of Labour, will return in its 6th Edition from April 1 to 6 at the Qatar National Convention Center. The announcement was made at a press conference held today at The Club House in Education City.

A significant majority of Qataris are concerned about the “proliferation” of expats, claiming they are causing a demographic imbalance and stealing jobs, a government report has found.