Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the Gulf state's $60 billion sovereign wealth fund, has acquired 20 percent of UK property company Chelsfield Partners.

Qatar has introduced a new immigration regulation from Friday for British nationals who have previously held a Qatari residence permit, according to the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office website.

Qatar's power consumption is expected to increase from 16 terawatt-hour (TWh) in 2007 to 28TWh by the end of 2012. The country's annual power generating capacity is also poised for a significant 10.2 percent increase every year during this period.

The Doha Municipality has allotted three special cellphone numbers to receive complaints on food hygiene during the forthcoming Eid Al Fitr holidays.

QATAR has rapidly gained reputation among Christians as a country that is serving as a bridge between religions, an Anglican bishop said yesterday.

A US-based imam has highlighted the importance of tolerance and religious freedom.

Mohammed Al Kaabi could not have dreamed of a better wedding gift than a BMW650i Convertible. His father Nasser Abdulla Al Kaabi, lucky winner of the Qtel Roam and Win promotion, immediately signed over the car to his 21-year-old son as a wedding gift.

The Ministry of Labour has suspended or warned more than 850 companies this year for violating various labour laws and stopped dealing with them till they comply with all sections of the laws.

Qatar Telecom (Qtel) has slashed by 90 percent additional data charges for its 'Mobile Broadband' service, as the company continues with its range of promotions and discounts.