Nokia's first ever double SIM phone has been launched in Qatar by Consolidated Gulf Co, CGC. Nokia C1 comes with a standby battery time of up to six weeks, the longest ever for a Nokia phone, plus room for 500 phonebook entries and 250 text messages onboard. Sporting a 1.8-inch full colour screen, Nokia C1 is 15mm thin and weights only 73 gram. It also has FM radio, 3.5mm headset jack, call divert functionality, flashlight and pre-installed games, meaning Nokia C1 is as much about entertainment

The Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology (ictQATAR) is seeking views and comments from interested parties on its proposed Radio Spectrum Policy for the State of Qatar.

Barwa Masaken Sailiyah & Mesaimeer Co, a subsidiary of the Barwa Group, has won the “Best Completed Development Award” at the Affordable Housing Development Middle East in Manama, Bahrain.

The rising power requirements of the region’s states would give more opportunities to Italian companies to enter active markets as Qatar, said a chief of a major firm from the Mediterranean country, operating in the power sector.

Having disbursed loans liberally before the global recession began in late 2008, Qatar’s crowded banking sector is now paying a huge price for its reckless ways in the form of rising default rates.

The Supreme Education Council (SEC) has asked all Independent schools to strictly respect the national flag and the protocol which defines its proper placement, handling and use. A circular issued by the Education Institute at the SEC has encouraged Independent schools to instil in their students a sense of national belonging, respect and patriotism by honouring the national flag. The national flag should be treated with respect; it should be hoisted in a position of honour and never allowed to

The Supreme Education Council (SEC) has issued a strict warning to Independent schools against dismissing or expelling students from classes as a form of punishment and in a manner that could risk their safety.