Business / Qatar Business

Public debt projected to exceed 31% of GDP 13 Apr 2016 - 01:15 am

By Satish Kanady DOHA: Qatar’s public debt is set to rise above 31 percent of GDP as the government issues bonds and taps...

Ooredoo and Arabsat sign deal on satellite communications 13 Apr 2016 - 01:13 am

Ahmad Abdulaziz Al Neama (left), Chief Sales and Service Officer, Ooredoo Qatar, and Wael Al Buti, Director of Sales & Customer Service at...

Over 100 Polish and Qatari firms explore business opportunities 13 Apr 2016 - 01:06 am

Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani (right), Chairman of Qatari Businessmen’s Association (QBA) during the Qatari-Polish Business Seminar organised by QBA in cooperation...

Veolia gets new contract from Dolphin Energy 13 Apr 2016 - 01:03 am

DOHA: Veolia announced yesterday it was awarded a new contract by Dolphin Energy for its natural gas production and processing facilities in Qatar....

Ooredoo global services and Sparkle sign strategic agreement 12 Apr 2016 - 02:39 pm

Doha: Ooredoo Global Services (OGS), the wholesale arm of Ooredoo, and Sparkle, the international services arm of Telecom Italia Group and a leading...

Ezdan to issue Sukuk worth $2bn 12 Apr 2016 - 02:52 am

Chairman of Ezdan Holding Group Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani (centre), CEO Ali Mohammed Al Obaidli (third right), Moahamed...

Oil climbs to four-month high as Doha talks on output cap near 12 Apr 2016 - 02:51 am

From Left: Jason Bordoff, Founding Director of the Centre on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, Andrew Brown, Upstream Director of Shell, and...

QIIB: Capital Intelligence affirms ‘A-’ rating with positive outlook 12 Apr 2016 - 02:23 am

DOHA: Capital Intelligence Ratings has confirmed QIIB’s rating at ‘A-’ with a positive outlook. The ratings agency also affirmed the bank’s long and...

QIIC ratifies 40% cash dividends 12 Apr 2016 - 02:21 am

The Chairman of Qatar Islamic Insurance Company (QIIC), Sheikh Abdullah bin Thani Al Thani (centre), CEO Ali Ibrahim Al Abdul Ghani (right), and...

Sun Group International to expand its footprint in 2016: Chairman 12 Apr 2016 - 02:20 am

DOHA: The UAE-based Sun Group International is set to expand its operations to African region. The Group is in talks with government entities...

Over 90 real estate developers to showcase projects in Cityscape Qatar 12 Apr 2016 - 02:19 am

By Sachin Kumar DOHA: More than 90 real estate developers will showcase their new and current projects and exclusive deals in Cityscape Qatar...

CRA plans to launch .doha, after steady growth in websites registered with .qa 12 Apr 2016 - 02:19 am

DOHA: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) yesterday announced its plans to launch “.doha” as a new top-level domain (TLD) for eligible entities and...

Toyota launches 2016 Innova 12 Apr 2016 - 02:16 am

The launching of the all new Toyota Innova 2016, at Four Season Hotel in Doha, yesterday. Pic: Baher Amin/The Peninsula Doha: Toyota is...

2016 Kia Sportage bags Best Small SUV of the Year title 12 Apr 2016 - 01:48 am

Dubai: Kia’s all new Sportagehas been awarded the coveted ‘Best Small SUV of the Year’ honour at the prestigious 2016 Middle East Car...

GOIC to organise financial analysis workshop for SMEs 12 Apr 2016 - 01:38 am

DOHA: The Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) offers a series of training workshops in 2016 to develop the skills of the industrial...

Doha Bank seeks approval to raise up to $5bn 11 Apr 2016 - 12:13 am

By Satish Kanady DOHA: Doha Bank yesterday announced it would seek the shareholders’ approval to raise funds through up to $5bn through the...

QNB launches new government contract financing product 11 Apr 2016 - 12:08 am

DOHA: QNB has launched a new government contract financing product as the newest addition to its distinguished SME product line. The government contract...

Most QDB-backed tourism SMEs are operational: CEO 11 Apr 2016 - 12:07 am

Abdulaziz bin Nasser Al Khalifa, CEO of Qatar Development Bank By Mohammad Shoeb DOHA: The Qatar Development Bank (QDB) has successfully supported some...