Qatar has been ranked the second most peaceful country in the Middle East, just behind Oman, and the 33rd most peaceful country in

The number of women competing in sport at the top level in Qatar has risen significantly in the 18 months since the 2006 Asian Games.

Chinese companies and asset managers are looking more

Qatar's appointed consultative council has adopted a new electoral law paving the way for two-thirds of its 45 members to be directly elected in a first for the Gulf emirate, reports said yesterday.

Japan hopes to cement its relationship with Qatar, besides exploring the possibility of strengthening bilateral relations in education, health, solar energy and various industries, particularly aluminum.

Qatar Airways will increase its frequency to Bahrain with the addition of five flights a week, from June 1. The new early evening departures from the Bahraini capital Manama, will help offer connections via Qatar Airways operational hub of Doha to various cities across the airline's global network covering Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Far East, the Indian subcontinent and North America.

Barwa Real Estate CoBarwa Real Estate Co., Qatar's largest property developer by market value, said Monday it intends to develop its investments in Sudan, Syria and Libya.