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Qatar targeted by trade union protests in the UK.

Meanwhile, the UK will likely see a rise in Islamic mortgages thanks to Qatari investment.

Qaradawi calls for construction halt during Ramadan.

Emergency preparedness in Qatar needs improvement.

The Al-Thani's play hardball in Cyprus.

A Qatari drilling company looks to ply its trade outside of its friendly confines.

Qatar: America's irradiated arsenal.

US-Qatar Business Council to host discussion of Sheikha Mozah education initiative in DC next month.

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Turns out that Japanese tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz by "an Omani suicide bomber in an explosives-laden motorboat" after making stops in Qatar and the UAE's Das Island.

Qatar oil and gas revenues up a "staggering 63 percent"

Doha "Fast-a-thon" will donate QR200 to Pakistani flood victims for every non-Muslim who fasts on the first day of Ramadan.

A Qatar charity is hosting iftar programs in 33 countries "to maintain a link with Muslims around the world."

Those Candy Brothers make the Big Fella "go mental."

It's Doha Bank's third year in China.

Qatar helping people get used to the idea of air-conditioned soccer fields.

Qatari government planning "surprise raids" to ensure Ramadan meats are fresh.

Qatar Diar has a "stronger negotiating position" in still-unsettled Cyprus deal.

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The Big Fella walks on flower petals while greeted by thousands in south Lebanon.

Iranian press reports that he praised Hezbollah while he was there.

And he may yet meet with Nasrallah.

A Candy Brother "apologised unreservedly" to Qatari leadership for suing them over Chelsea Barracks.

Yemen looks forward to more Qatari assistance with the Houthi rebels.

Over 400,000 Facebook users in Qatar.

Qatar LNG processing capacity continues to grow.

Qatari banks report $824 M (3B QR) profits in second quarter despite "doubtful loans."

Qatari hotel occupancy in the first half of 2010 slightly higher than first half of 2009, and there will be 42 new hotels opened in Qatar by the end of this year.

Asian soccer chief on board with Qatar's World Cup bid.

Qatar Airways has an appetite for more airplanes.

Qatari Koran reciters fare well.

Rihanna concert in Doha this month.