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Ibtechar holds roundtable on localising emerging technologies 09 Mar 2022 - 09:35 am

Doha: Ibtechar, leading innovation management and consultancy firm, held a roundtable discussion on Localizing Emerging Technologies. The panelists included Abdullah Al Khater, Vice-President...

Minister Al Kaabi meets US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate 09 Mar 2022 - 09:34 am

Minister of State for Energy Affairs, H E Saad Sherida Al Kaabi met in Houston, Texas with H E John Kerry, the US...

Dukhan Bank launches limited edition Visa Platinum, Visa Signature credit cards 09 Mar 2022 - 09:28 am

Doha: Dukhan Bank, the leading bank in Qatar, announced the launching of a special edition of Visa Platinum and Visa Signature credit cards...

Experts share insights on role of hydrogen in energy mix at CEO Roundtable 09 Mar 2022 - 09:20 am

Doha: Internationally renowned experts and top decision makers came together to share their insights and perspectives on the current and future role of...

Private sector exports surge 77% in 2021 09 Mar 2022 - 09:18 am

Doha: The value of private sector exports last year increased 77.2 percent year-on-year to reach QR26.4bn in 2021 compared to QR14.9bn in 2020,...

Qatar to be digital, data hub for global companies 09 Mar 2022 - 09:14 am

Doha: Qatar is hosting the first FIFA World Cup in Arab world and the Middle East which will have regional impact on the...

Ooredoo AGM approves distribution of QR0.30 per share dividend 09 Mar 2022 - 09:04 am

Doha: Ooredoo held its Annual General Meeting yesterday, where shareholders discussed and approved the company’s Corporate Governance Report and financial statements, following confirmation...

Minister Al Kaabi meets US Energy Secretary 09 Mar 2022 - 08:49 am

Minister of State for Energy Affairs, H E Saad Sherida Al Kaabi met in Houston, Texas yesterday with the Secretary of Energy of...

McDonald’s Qatar targets 50% female leadership 09 Mar 2022 - 08:47 am

McDonald’s Qatar, which currently has women occupying 40 percent of leadership roles in various departments, plans to grow its female leadership to 50...

Qatar First Bank to implement a capital raise of up to 420 million ordinary shares through its Rights Issue 09 Mar 2022 - 08:46 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar First Bank (QFB), announced that it has received the regulatory go-ahead to proceed with its ‘Rights Issue,’ as approved by...

Baladna posts QR134 million net profit in 2021 08 Mar 2022 - 10:20 am

Doha:Baladna Q.P.S.C. (Baladna) yesterday announced its results for the year ended 31st December 2021. Following its strong operational performance in the year 2020....

ICC Qatar to organise webinar on LIBOR transition 08 Mar 2022 - 09:11 am

Doha: The International Chamber of Commerce Qatar (ICC Qatar) in collaboration with Refinitiv and Ernst & Young are holding a webinar on the...

'Intensive preparations by Qatar to host upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 ensures successful event' 08 Mar 2022 - 09:04 am

Doha: As 1.5 million fans are expected to travel for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, all sectors in the country are in...

Qatar’s labour market designed for women to thrive: Officials 08 Mar 2022 - 08:58 am

Doha: Women in Qatar’s workforce are witnessing a growing platform where they can thrive and develop further in their professional careers, according to...

Asian LNG prices surge as buyers shun Russian gas: Al Attiyah Foundation 08 Mar 2022 - 08:57 am

Doha: Oil surged on Friday, ending the week at multi-year highs as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine intensified and oil buyers avoided barrels from...

QCB’s foreign reserves rise by 2.6% in Feb 2022 08 Mar 2022 - 08:56 am

Doha:International reserves and foreign currency liquidity at Qatar Central Bank (QCB) increased by 2.6 percent QR210.395bn in February 2022, compared to QR204.912bn in...