Loan growth in GCC countries like Qatar is largely being fuelled by the falling greenback and in spite of central banks' efforts to restrict the increase in borrowings, according to an EFG-Hermes report titled 'MENA Banking Sector: Geared for Growth'.

AN INDIAN taxi driver handed in a bag mistakenly left in his car by a passenger to find it contained QR111,000 in cash.

The goal of a corruption-free society may still be a long way off. But effective anti-corruption bodies can lead towards societies where those who corrupt public life are exposed and punished, according to Theresa Hamilton of Australia's Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).

Even as a controversy is raging about the shortage of seats in the Independent Schools, several school operators have put the blame on the Public Works Authority (Ashghal ) for delaying construction of new school buildings.

In what is a crucial match for both Group 1 teams, scores of Australian fans are expected in town for what will be the first ever clash between the two teams on Qatar soil.

BY RAYNALD RIVERA

FYI, ILQ is proud to mention that we were the FIRST source in Qatar to mention this two days ago.