...and the most important place in world football is now Doha

Qatar is the most economically competitive country in the Gulf region, according to the latest Global Competitiveness Report (GCR), released on Wednesday by the World Economic Forum.

Mowasalat has launched the second phase of its Karwa City project, being set up in the Industrial Area. The second phase includes accommodations for more than 6,000 employees and a state-of-the-art driving school, among other facilities.

Qatar Telecom (Qtel) and Nokia Siemens Networks have tied up to launch mobile television broadcasts. The system is now under installation and will allow people to access a range of education, cultural and entertainment content on their handsets.

The Medical Commission, the sole medical authority that issues medical certificates required for getting a resident permit, is gearing up to handle the huge inflow of applicants by opening a branch in Al Shamal area.

Qatar has been rated as the next emerging real estate market in the GCC, according to a study by financial and professional services firm Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in association with Cityscape Dubai.

The Newly Constituted Doha Media Freedom Centre (DMFC) has assisted 90 journalists from all over the world, reported Al Sharq daily.