Business

Gold prices rise 1% following US data showing decline in job openings 03 Sep 2025 - 10:30 pm

New York: Gold continued its record rise Wednesday, supported by weak economic data that boosted expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut...

Qatar Chamber, GOIC discuss connecting factories to R&D centers 03 Sep 2025 - 07:59 pm

Doha:Qatar Chamber’s (QC) Industry Committee held a meeting with the Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) to discuss developing a mechanism to connect...

Estithmar Holding pays the second semi-annual coupon of the 8.75% Sukuk Tranche 03 Sep 2025 - 07:10 pm

Doha, Qatar: Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. has paid the second semi-annual coupon of its Qatari Riyal-denominated Sukuk (first tranche), at an annual profit rate...

Shell abandons huge biofuel project in Netherlands 03 Sep 2025 - 11:52 am

London: British oil giant Shell announced Wednesday it has abandoned construction of one of Europe's largest biofuel plants in the Netherlands, as it...

DAAM signs funding agreement with Katara for ‘S’hail 2025’ 03 Sep 2025 - 10:15 am

Doha, Qatar: The Social & Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a funding agreement with the Katara Cultural Village Foundation to sponsor the...

QIA participates in Anthropic’s Series F fundraise of $13bn 03 Sep 2025 - 10:08 am

San Francisco: Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has invested inAnthropic, a leading AI Safety and Research company, and creators of the Claude family of...

Qatar strengthens ICT with strategic support for innovators 03 Sep 2025 - 10:06 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is solidifying its position as a regional hub for technology and innovation by providing strategic support to start-ups and entrepreneurs...

Ministry of Finance organises meeting to discuss mandatory list of national products 03 Sep 2025 - 10:02 am

Doha: As part of the State of Qatar’s efforts to promote national industry and enhance local content in government procurement, the Ministry of...

Third edition of Real Estate Forum to solidify Qatar’s position as leading investment destination 02 Sep 2025 - 10:19 pm

Doha, Qatar: Doha is gearing up for the 3rd edition of Qatar Real Estate Forum — a leading platform for promising partnerships and...

Eurozone inflation rises slightly in August 02 Sep 2025 - 08:07 pm

Frankfurt: Eurozone inflation rose slightly in August, remaining close to the European Central Bank's target of 2 percent, likely reinforcing market bets that...

QC participates in Qatar-India Joint Investment Team meeting 02 Sep 2025 - 05:32 pm

Doha: The Qatar Chamber (QC) took part in the Qatar-India Joint Investment Team meeting held in New Delhi, with the participation of senior...

Dollar recovers in Asia as gold hits new record high 02 Sep 2025 - 05:22 pm

Singapore: The US dollar clawed back some ground in Asian trading on Tuesday. The dollar index was last up 0.2% at 97.873, having...

Kraft Heinz says to split into two companies 02 Sep 2025 - 04:02 pm

New York: Packaged-food giant Kraft Heinz said on Tuesday that it will separate into two firms, dividing up famous brands including the US...

‘Protecting intellectual property propels Qatar’s economic growth’ 02 Sep 2025 - 10:57 am

Doha, Qatar: Intellectual property (IP) protection and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) are essential tools for fostering innovation, attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), and...

Qatar commercial banks’ total assets up 6.5% to QR2.12 trillion 02 Sep 2025 - 10:54 am

Doha, Qatar: The total assets of commercial banks operating in Qatar increased by 6.5 percent to QR2.12 trillion in July 2025 according to...

Qatar Chamber hosts workshop on international partnerships 02 Sep 2025 - 10:45 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Chamber (QC) in cooperation with the Young Entrepreneurs Club, organised a training workshop titled “Managing International Partnerships” with the...

QBA signs MoU with German NUMOV to promote investment 02 Sep 2025 - 10:43 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) met with a German delegation yesterday from the German Near and Middle East Association (NUMOV), during...

QBA signs MoU with German NUMOV to promote investment 01 Sep 2025 - 10:40 pm

Doha: The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) signed on Monday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the German Near and Middle East Association (NUMOV)...