Business / Qatar Business

QFBA & ADNAR Group announce CBQ as National Winner of ‘GMC 2015’ contest 16 Mar 2016 - 01:11 am

The winning team with the trophy. DOHA: The Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA) and ADNAR Group yesterday announced CBQ as the winner...

Pari Gallery opens at Hyatt Plaza 16 Mar 2016 - 01:10 am

Nabil Abu Issa (fifth right), Vice-Chairman, Abu Issa Holdings, with other officials cutting a cake to mark the grand opening of Pari Gallery...

Role of fraud examiners discussed 16 Mar 2016 - 01:07 am

DOHA: The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Qatar recently held a seminar on “Conducting effective fraud investigations” at Oryx Rotana Hotel. The trainer...

Qatar to pass law on public-private partnerships by year-end 15 Mar 2016 - 06:25 pm

A view of Doha skyline DOHA: Qatar aims to enact a law covering the use of public-private partnerships (PPPs) by the end of...

Port basin ‘flooding’ at Umm Al Houl SEZ 15 Mar 2016 - 12:09 am

Minister of Economy and Commerce H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim Al Thani and Minister of Transport and Communications H E Jassim bin...

Untapped insurance premium volume can reach $12bn 15 Mar 2016 - 12:06 am

Minister of Finance H E Ali Sherif Al Emadi at the event yesterday. Pic: Baher A/The Peninsula By Mohammad Shoeb DOHA: Minister of...

Qatar insurance market to weather low oil price: Moody’s 15 Mar 2016 - 12:04 am

DOHA: Qatar insurance market is expected to maintain its growth momentum, with a number of factors helping to weather the impact from a...

Nakilat to distribute 12.5% cash dividend 15 Mar 2016 - 12:03 am

Minister of Energy and Industry H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada, who is also the chairman of Nakilat, with other board...

QIIB reschedules AGM & EGM 15 Mar 2016 - 12:01 am

DOHA: QIIB has announced that the bank’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) did not take place yesterday because of...

Gulf Air wins at iTECH2016 award 15 Mar 2016 - 12:00 am

Dr Jassim Haji, Gulf Air Director of Information Technology, receiving the award from Osama Mohamed Al Arayedh, Under Secretary for Industry Affairs. Doha:...

Ashghal signs MoU with QDB to support local SMEs sector 15 Mar 2016 - 12:00 am

Officials at the event. DOHA: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qatar Development Bank (QDB) to...

QCB to issue guidelines for insurance sector 15 Mar 2016 - 12:00 am

Minister of Finance H E Ali Sherif Al Emadi presenting the award to Ali Saleh Al Fadala, Senior Deputy Group President & CEO...

Ooredoo expands smart Wi-Fi pack for businesses 15 Mar 2016 - 12:00 am

DOHA: Ooredoo yesterday announced an upgrade to its Smart Wi-Fi portfolio, which will enable businesses across Qatar to connect and engage their customers....

IBQ sponsors 32nd GCC Traffic Week 15 Mar 2016 - 12:00 am

Officials at the event. DOHA: International Bank of Qatar (ibq) announced its support of the 32nd GCC Traffic Week as Silver Sponsor. The...

QNB named best local trade finance bank 15 Mar 2016 - 12:00 am

DOHA: QNB has recently been distinguished as the “Best Local Trade Finance Bank in Qatar” by Global Trade Review as part of its...

Memac Ogilvy & Mather Qatar wins 7 awards at Dubai Lynx 14 Mar 2016 - 01:21 am

Participants at the Dubai Lynx Awards 2016. DOHA: Qatar-based marketing communications agency Memac Ogilvy & Mather Qatar won the highest level award bestowed...

Qatargas conducts emergency exercise with Qatar Civil Defence 14 Mar 2016 - 01:20 am

The emergency drill in progress at Qatargas Doha Head Office premises. DOHA: Qatargas’ Emergency Management and Security Services (EMSS) Department, in coordination with...