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Shares edge up, dollar set for worst week since Sept as Omicron fears ebb

Hong Kong, Most Asian share markets edged higher on Friday and the safe-haven dollar was on the back foot, on signs the Omicron variant would not significantly derail global economic growth.   The greenback was headed for its worst week since September while other risk-friendly assets from bitcoin to the Australian dollar held onto their recent gains buoyed by ebbing

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Abdullah Bin Fahad Al Attiyah’s HM JALFANE wins Lekhraib Cup

The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) organised the 14th race meeting in the 2021-22 season at the Al Rayyan Racecourse turf track on Thursday, 25 November. The eight-race card day was wrapped up with the feature event, Lekhraib Cup, a Conditions for three-year-olds and older Purebred Arabians. It was Abdullah Bin Fahad Al Attiyah’s HM JALFANE (FR) (Dahess X

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Curtain comes down on QNB Asia Triathlon Cup Doha 2021

DOHA: The QNB Asia Triathlon Cup Doha 2021 was concluded in front of glistening Lusail Marina waters on Saturday. The Qatar Triathlon Federation (QTF) hosted a public race for over 250 triathletes from Qatar and the GCC region.   Aday Alvarez claimed the first place in Men’s event with a time of 57:35 minutes. Bernard Mccullagh and Tomas Perucca took

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The QOC Padel Tournament 2021 by ooredoo concluded

DOHA- The QOC Padel Tournament 2021 by ooredoo was concluded on Saturday. The third edition of the tournament was held at Ali Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah Arena of Al Sadd Sports Club and the Khalifa Tennis and Squash Complex with participation more than 600 players.   Thani Al Malki, Executive Director, Business at Ooredoo, Jabor bin Saleh Al Mosalam, the chairman

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HM King congratulates Mauritanian President on Independence Day

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today sent a cable of congratulations to the Mauritanian President, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, on his country’s Independence Day.   HM the King wished President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani abundant health and happiness, and the brotherly Mauritanian people further progress and prosperity.   Source: Bahrain News Agency

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Bahrain wins UNESCO’s IBE membership

The Kingdom of Bahrain has won the membership of the International Bureau of Education (IBE) of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), representing the Arab States Group, during the UNESCO’s General Conference in France and the meetings of its committees.       Education Minister, Dr. Majid bin Ali Al-Nuaimi, extended sincere congratulations to His Majesty King

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LMRA conducts inspection campaign in Muharraq Governorate

The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) today conducted an inspection campaign on expatriate employees gathering places and a number of shops in Muharraq Governorate, in cooperation with the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs at the Ministry of Interior and the Muharraq Governorate Directorate. The joint inspection campaigns aim to stabilise the local labour market and identify any violations or illegal

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Al Gaiah Racing’s RIDICULE wins Al Ghashamiah Cup on Qatar debut

Mohamed Saad In presence of His Excellency Mr. Mohammed Bin Ahmed Twar Al Kuwari, First Vice-Chairman of Qatar Chamber, the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) organised the 13th race meeting in the 2021-22 season at the Al Rayyan Racecourse dirt track on Wednesday, 24 November. In the feature and seventh race, Al Gaiah Racing’s RIDICULE (IRE) (Dandy Man x

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