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Qatar Living
03-06-2025
- Business
- Qatar Living
State Budget Records QR 0.5 Billion Deficit in Q1 2025
The State of Qatar's general budget posted a deficit of QR 0.5 billion during Q1 2025 (January, February, and March), the Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced on Tuesday. In a statement published on its account on the social media platform X, MoF highlighted that the deficit was covered through debt instruments, according to the actual data for Qatar's budget performance in Q1 2025. The total revenues for Q1 2025 stood at approximately QR 49.4 billion, reflecting a 7.5 percent decrease compared to Q1 2024, the statement read. It clarified that these revenues comprised QR 42.5 billion in oil and gas revenues and QR 6.9 billion in non-oil revenues. The statement further noted that total public expenditure during Q1 2025 amounted to roughly QR 49.9 billion, registering a 2.8 percent decline compared to Q1 2024. The expenditure was allocated as follows: QR 16.9 billion for salaries and wages, QR 18.5 billion for current expenditures, QR 13.1 billion for major capital expenditures, and QR 1.2 billion for minor capital expenditures. The statement highlighted that the total value of government procurement contracts executed through tenders and auctions by public entities during Q1 2025 amounted to approximately QR 6.4 billion. Contracts awarded to foreign companies totaled around QR 1.5 billion, marking a 50 percent increase compared to Q1 2024. Overall, MoF stated that the top four sectors according to the Business Activity Index during Q1 2025 were municipality and environment, health, energy, and the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers. --- Make sure to check out our social media to keep track of the latest content. Instagram - @qatarliving X - @qatarliving Facebook - Qatar Living YouTube - qatarlivingofficial
Qatar Tribune
03-06-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
State budget records QR0.5 bn deficit in Q1 2025
DOHA: The State of Qatar's general budget posted a deficit of QR0.5 billion during Q1 2025 (January, February, and March), the Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced on Tuesday. In a statement published on its account on the social media platform X, MoF highlighted that the deficit was covered through debt instruments, according to the actual data for Qatar's budget performance in Q1 2025. The total revenues for Q1 2025 stood at approximately QR49.4 billion, reflecting a 7.5 percent decrease compared to Q1 2024, the statement read. It clarified that these revenues comprised QR42.5 billion in oil and gas revenues and QR6.9 billion in non-oil revenues. The statement further noted that total public expenditure during Q1 2025 amounted to roughly QR49.9 billion, registering a 2.8 percent decline compared to Q1 2024. The expenditure was allocated as follows: QR16.9 billion for salaries and wages, QR18.5 billion for current expenditures, QR13.1 billion for major capital expenditures, and QR1.2 billion for minor capital expenditures. The statement highlighted that the total value of government procurement contracts executed through tenders and auctions by public entities during Q1 2025 amounted to approximately QR6.4 billion. Contracts awarded to foreign companies totaled around QR1.5 billion, marking a 50 percent increase compared to Q1 2024. Overall, MoF stated that the top four sectors according to the Business Activity Index during Q1 2025 were municipality and environment, health, energy, and the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers.
Gulf Business
28-04-2025
- General
- Gulf Business
Hajj 2025: Saudi Council reiterates permit requirement for pilgrimage
Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes Saudi Arabia's In a statement dated Shawwal 12, 1445 AH, the General Secretariat of the Council stressed the importance of adhering to the permit requirement, citing Islamic teachings that aim to ease religious duties and remove hardship from worshippers. Council Secretary-General Sheikh Dr Fahd bin Saad Al-Majed said the fatwa is grounded in 'numerous pieces of evidence and Sharia principles,' and that requiring a permit serves to organise the large numbers of pilgrims, enabling them to perform rituals 'with tranquility and safety,' SPA reported. Non-compliance of Hajj permit requirement to pose threats to public safety The council warned that non-compliance could pose significant risks, including threats to pilgrims' safety and health, degradation of service quality, and challenges in managing the movement and crowds at the holy sites. Saudi authorities have consistently urged pilgrims to comply with official regulations to ensure the smooth and safe conduct of the annual
Saba Yemen
19-03-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
General Conference of Arab Parties Condemns Zionist Aggression on Gaza Strip
Sana'a (Saba) – The General Secretariat of the General Conference of Arab Parties condemned the Zionist aggression on the Gaza Strip and its horrific massacre of women, the elderly, and children, resulting in the deaths and injuries of hundreds of civilians. In a statement received by the Yemeni News Agency (Saba), the Secretariat considered the Zionist aggression against Palestinian civilians a crime that shames humanity. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Ya Biladi
15-03-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
National Consumer Day : Key stats boosting protection in Morocco
On the occasion of National Consumer Day, celebrated every March 15, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce reaffirms its commitment to the rights of Moroccan consumers, as stated in a communiqué received by Yabiladi. This day highlights the importance of information and awareness in a context where consumption patterns are rapidly evolving. In 2024, the Ministry undertook several actions to strengthen consumer protection. A draft law amending Law No. 31-08 was submitted to the General Secretariat of the Government. This proposal provides for the prohibition of unfair commercial practices, regulation of price reductions, and introduces the concept of an «online platform operator» to better regulate online sales. Simultaneously, inspections have been intensified: 128,100 import control files for industrial products have been processed, resulting in the rejection of 5,583 tons of non-compliant products. Nationwide, more than 300,000 points of sale have been inspected by joint commissions under the supervision of Walis and Governors, uncovering 15,200 violations. Online commerce has also been subject to increased monitoring, with 200 verification operations of merchant sites to ensure the security of digital transactions. The Ministry has also strengthened its support for consumer protection associations by signing a third amendment to the three-year agreement with three major federations. Thanks to this partnership, 60 Professional Consumer Desks have been maintained to provide direct assistance to citizens. Meanwhile, the portal recorded nearly 93,000 visits and processed 2,600 complaints in 2024, facilitating consumer access to information and support. To ensure products and services comply with safety standards, the Ministry has continued the modernization of the national quality infrastructure. New technical regulations on construction materials and gas equipment have come into effect, with the introduction of the Cم marking. Finally, import control has been strengthened with the accreditation of 3 new laboratories and the renewal of 12 others, bringing the total to 14 testing laboratories and 5 inspection companies.
