2016 Media releases

News and Media releases of 2016.

26 Qatari SMEs shortlisted to tender for six business opportunities offered by QDB and Qatar Shell

Nov 02, 2016

Successful SMEs will be awarded contracts during a ceremony in December

Bedaya Center and Qatar Shell Train Volunteer Mentors for The Fifth Year of ‘Enterprise Challenge Qatar’

Oct 17, 2016

Entrepreneurship programme expected to attract over 1,200 students from across Qatar.

‘Qatar Shell, QFA Host Coaching Clinic Ahead of Il’Ab We’Yana Season 5’

Oct 02, 2016

The Qatar Football Association (QFA), and Qatar Shell organised a three-day coaching clinic in preparation for the launch of the fifth season of ‘Il’Ab We’Yana’, an extra-curricular football programme targeted at boys and girls ages 7-16 years.

Qatari SME - Fouj Cafe - opens its doors at Qatar Shell

Aug 22, 2016

Qatari Entrepreneur-owned cafeteria Fouj open a new branch in the Qatar Shell offices. The venture is a result of Qatar Development Bank and Qatar Shell’s ‘SME Business Opportunity’ initiative.

General Directorate of Nature Reserves and Qatar Shell sign collaboration agreement to develop Al Reem Biosphere Reserve Master Plan

Jun 08, 2016

The General Directorate of Nature Reserves (GDNR) and Qatar Shell signed a collaboration agreement for the development and implementation of the Master Plan for Al Reem Biosphere Reserve.

Shell partners with Silatech, Social Development Center, QBIC and Common Purpose to engage emerging Qatari leaders in the entrepreneurship challenge

Jun 05, 2016

Last week a cross-sector group of leaders, at the early to mid-stages of their careers, took part in Navigator, a four-day leadership programme sponsored by Shell, and run in partnership with Silatech, Social Development Center (SDC) and Qatar Business Incubation Center (QBIC).

QDB and Qatar Shell Reveal Six New Business Opportunities to Qatari Small and Medium Enterprises

May 31, 2016

More than 250 SMEs and entrepreneurs attended joint workshop to learn about tender opportunities

QDB and Qatar Shell to Reveal Six New Business Opportunities to Qatari Small to Medium Enterprises

May 21, 2016

4th Annual Workshop will present SMEs with the opportunity to become part of the supply chain for the world’s largest gas to liquids plant

Bedaya and Qatar Shell honour volunteer mentors of ‘Enterprise Challenge Qatar’ 2015-2016

May 20, 2016

Entrepreneurship programme gains momentum across Qatar, attracting more than 100 mentors and 1,100 students

New European Specification promises bright future for Gtl fuel from Qatar

Apr 25, 2016

The European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) announced that the EN15940 standard for paraffinic diesel fuels, such as Shell Gas-To-Liquid (GTL) Fuel, was ratified on 15 April 2016.

Ahmed bin Hanbal secondary school wins first prize of the ‘Enterprise Challenge Qatar’ 2016

Apr 23, 2016

The ‘Enterprise Challenge Qatar’ 2016, a competition designed to develop the spirit of entrepreneurship amongst young people, has recognised the winners of the Schools Grand Final Competition.

Bedaya and Qatar Shell Announce School Semi-finalists for ‘Enterprise Challenge Qatar’ 2016

Apr 11, 2016

Twenty-five high school teams have made it through the semifinals of ‘Enterprise Challenge Qatar’ 2016 to reach the Grand Final, which will take place on April 21 at the Qatar National Convention Centre.

Ministry of Municipality and Environment, Texas A&M and Qatar Shell sign 3 year agriculture research agreements

Mar 29, 2016

Three year Research & Development (R&D) agreements exploring the use of Pearl Gas to Liquids (GTL) biosolids, a byproduct of the GTL process, for the production of fodder crops at the Ministry’s experimental farm in Rawdat Al Faras.

QU and QSRTC establish Faculty Internship Program

Mar 28, 2016

Qatar University (QU) and Qatar Shell Research and Technology Centre (QSRTC) have established a Faculty Internship Program enabling faculty members from the university to work at Qatar Shell for a period of three months where they will receive hands-on industry experience related to their field of expertise.

Ducati MotoGP Team uses Shell’s ‘made in Qatar’ Gas-To-Liquids lubricants in the 2016 Grand Prix of Qatar

Mar 25, 2016

It was an exciting night as The Ducati Team participated in the 2016 MotoGP World Championship that took place on Sunday evening at Losail International Circuit; Andrea Dovizioso from the Ducati team came in second place after Jorge Lorenzo.

Qatar Shell’s Pavilion at GCC Traffic Week in Darb Al Saai Attracts 2300 Visitors

Mar 22, 2016

2,300 visitors participated in interactive road safety learning at Qatar Shell’s pavilion at the 32nd GCC Traffic Week, organized by the Ministry of Interior in Darb Al Saai on March 13-18, 2016.