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Doha, Qatar, December 18, 2025 – International law firm Addleshaw Goddard has advised Qatar National Bank (Q.P.S.C.) (“QNB”), the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, on the successful refinancing of its $1.5bn senior unsecured term loan facility. The facility, arranged by a syndicate of leading international and regional lenders including Standard Chartered Bank, HSBC, Mizuho, SMBC, J.P. Morgan, Barclays and Bank of America, attracted strong demand from both global and regional institutions. The refinancing supports QNB’s ongoing funding strategy and reflects the confidence of international lender

18 November 2025 (Belem, Brazil) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with the governments of Japan, Malaysia and leading industry stakeholders, have issued a joint statement at COP30, urging governments and the international community to reaffirm the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)’s leadership and accelerate coordinated climate action for aviation to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Specifically, the signatories highlight the need for global solutions, emphasizing that ICAO remains the exclusive forum for addressing international aviation emissions. The signatories caution against fr

The ISP Middle East school has been recognised in the Tes Awards for International Schools 2025 for innovation and measurable impact in education technology Doha Qatar 20 November 2025 — The Hamilton International School in Doha has been shortlisted for Best Use of Technology in the Tes Awards for International Schools 2025. The school, part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), was recognised for its innovative use of digital learning to strengthen multilingual achievement and improve student outcomes. Among the top eight finalists from hundreds of international schools worldwide, this recognition places The Hamilton In