Business

Gulf International Services reports net profit of QR408m for six-month period ended 30 June 2025 15 Aug 2025 - 11:18 am

Doha: Gulf International Services, yesterday reported a net profit of QR408m for the six-month period ended 30 June 2025, representing an improvement of...

Fintech gains momentum with digital payments and blockchain at forefront 15 Aug 2025 - 11:11 am

DOHA: Qatar’s fintech landscape is surging forward with remarkable momentum, driven by bold government initiatives, modern regulatory frameworks, and a thriving ecosystem of...

‘QSE index on upward trend, approaches 12,000-point barrier’ 15 Aug 2025 - 11:02 am

DOHA: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed the current week up 2.51 percent, adding 285.1 points to its tally, reaching 11,648 points....

South Korea’s government sees positive signs of economic recovery 15 Aug 2025 - 10:38 am

SEOUL: South Korea’s government yesterday saw positive signs of economic recovery on the back of consumption growth that offset lingering uncertainties. The Ministry...

Oil prices rise amid US-Russia tensions, rate cut expectations 14 Aug 2025 - 08:50 pm

New York: Oil prices climbed by nearly 1% on Thursday following US President Donald Trump’s warning of severe consequences should his talks with...

Apex Health receives investment license to develop 400-bed Baghdad International Hospital in Iraq 14 Aug 2025 - 08:29 pm

Doha, Qatar: Apex Health, a subsidiary of Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C and a leading healthcare provider in the Middle East and North Africa, announces...

Amazon to offer same-day groceries delivery in 2,300 cities 14 Aug 2025 - 04:33 pm

Amazon.com Inc. plans to offer same-day grocery delivery in 2,300 cities by the end of the year, more than doubling the current number...

S&P upgrades India rating, despite US tariff threats 14 Aug 2025 - 02:16 pm

Mumbai: S&P upgraded India's long-term sovereign credit rating on Thursday, with the agency citing New Delhi's "commitment to fiscal consolidation" and its "buoyant...

Dukhan Bank announces second set of winners in Land Rover spending campaign 14 Aug 2025 - 10:31 am

Doha, Qatar: Dukhan Bank has announced the second set of winners of its ongoing promotional campaign in collaboration with Visa, which offers customers...

Frank Wouters reveals hydrogen technology could redefine net zero pathways 14 Aug 2025 - 10:27 am

Doha, Qatar: Renowned energy transition leader Frank Wouters (pictured) has unveiled to the Al-Attiyah Foundation what he believes could be the next great...

Qatar hotel keys accelerate growth with strategic luxury repositioning 14 Aug 2025 - 10:23 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s hotel sector is entering a new era of growth as leading hotel keys accelerate their expansion through strategic luxury repositioning....

Mannai Corporation first half 2025 gross profit grew by 7.3 percent 14 Aug 2025 - 10:23 am

Doha, Qatar: Mannai Corporation QPSC yesterday announced its financial results for the first half of the year ending 30th June 2025. The Corporation...

Qatar ranks 12th globally in FDI Performance Index 2024 14 Aug 2025 - 10:20 am

Doha: Qatar has achieved a significant leap in the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Performance Index report issued in 2025, ranking 12th globally in...

QSE index closes 1.87% higher 13 Aug 2025 - 05:55 pm

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) closed Wednesday's trading session with a gain of 213.37 points, or 1.87%, reaching 11,634.75 points. During the...

Gold rises after weak US data 13 Aug 2025 - 05:38 pm

Singapore: Goldedged higher on Wednesday, supported by a weaker dollar after mild US inflation data cemented bets for an interest rate cut in...

Gold rises after weak US data 13 Aug 2025 - 10:44 am

Singapore: Gold edged higher on Wednesday, supported by a weaker dollar after mild US inflation data cemented bets for an interest rate cut...

Qatar Stock Exchange index closes 0.44% higher 13 Aug 2025 - 10:27 am

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) closed yesterday's trading session with a gain of 49.89 points, or 0.44 percent, reaching 11,421.38 points. During...