Media watchdog says Qatar cyber law threatens freedoms
Doha: A media rights group on Thursday urged Qatar to revoke sections of a new cybercrime law, saying they threaten freedom of expression in the Gulf state. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) warned that the broad language of the new Anti ...
Qatar Halts Plans for $6 Billion Al Sejeel Petrochemical Plant
Industries Qatar, the state-controlled petrochemical and steel producer, put on hold plans to build the Al Sejeel petrochemical plant as it seeks alternative investments. The company is evaluating a new downstream petrochemical project that will “yield ...
Qatar Emir promised Merkel to improve World Cup workers' safety
The Emir of Qatar has promised German Chancellor Angela Merkel working conditions will improve for labourers helping to prepare for the 2022 World Cup in the Gulf state. Merkel, whose country is reigning World Cup champions, said she raised concerns with ...
Industries Qatar shelves multi billion dollar petrochemicals project
DUBAI: Industries Qatar, the Gulf's second-largest petrochemicals firm, said on Thursday it had put its multi billion dollar Al Sejeel petrochemical complex project on hold and was studying a new scheme instead that would yield better returns. The company ...
to Qatar with metro project
News: Dutch firm UNStudio has developed plans for Qatar's first public railway network in an attempt to encourage more of the country's residents to choose public rather than private transport (+ slideshow). UNStudio has designed over 30 stations for the ...
Title : Media watchdog says Qatar cyber law threatens freedoms
Description : Media watchdog says Qatar cyber law threatens freedoms Doha: A media rights group on Thursday urged Qatar to revoke sections of a new cyberc...