AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoQatar Business Digital Push: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched new digital services to make it easier to start and run businesses, including an e-commerce licence covering 194 approved activities that can be applied for online (QR500 fee), plus an updated official website and a revamped “Qatar Business Map.” QCB Rate Rise: The Qatar Central Bank increased its deposit rate to 4.10%, lending to 4.60% and repo to 4.35%, effective Thursday, after reviewing current monetary policy. Asian Games Update: Qatar’s women’s volleyball team opened the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 campaign with a straight-sets loss to Vietnam and will face South Korea next. F1 Qatar Dates Locked: Lusail International Circuit is set to host the 2027 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix from Dec 3-5, with the race returning as the penultimate round on a 24-race calendar that also boosts sprint weekends. Sports & Community: Qatar Cancer Society launched “Let’s Draw a Smile” to raise awareness of childhood cancers and support treatment costs, while Qatar Rail signed an MoU with Visit Qatar to improve access to events and destinations via metro and tram.
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