Business / Qatar Business

IBQ rewards winner of thanq 23 Dec 2014 - 01:13 am

The International Bank of Qatar (ibq) has declared Gez Garai as the December winner of the bank’s monthly prize draw for the ibq...

Non-hydrocarbon sector spurs Qatar’s growth 23 Dec 2014 - 12:58 am

DOHA: Qatar’s dynamic non-hydrocarbon sector is increasingly driving the country’s economy. Qatar’s economic growth rate rose to 5.7 percent year-on-year in the second...

Oil prices likely to rebound in the second half of 2015, says survey 23 Dec 2014 - 12:58 am

LONDON: Crude oil prices are likely to bottom out in the first half of 2015, until a possible slowdown in US shale production...

Oil prices likely to rebound in the second half of 2015, says survey 23 Dec 2014 - 12:57 am

LONDON: Crude oil prices are likely to bottom out in the first half of 2015, until a possible slowdown in US shale production...

Qatar takes over OAPEC presidency 23 Dec 2014 - 12:55 am

Abu Dhabi: The State of Qatar has assumed the rotational presidency of the Organisation of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) for the year...

Qatar bourse index gains 391.63 points 23 Dec 2014 - 12:45 am

Doha: Qatar Exchange pursued its upswing trend yesterday adding 391.63 points or 3.26 percent to close at 12,421.22 points from 12,029.59 on Sunday....

ARTIC acquires Boscolo Aleph Hotel in Rome 23 Dec 2014 - 12:44 am

Officials pose for a group picture. DOHA: Al Rayyan Tourism and Investment Company (ARTIC), the international hospitality subsidiary of Al Faisal Holding Company,...

Nakilat to build 11 vessels for New Port Project 22 Dec 2014 - 08:55 am

The Minister of Energy and Industry H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada and the Minister of Transport H E Jassim bin...

Woqod discusses its 2015 budget 22 Dec 2014 - 08:54 am

DOHA: Qatar Fuel’s (Woqod) Board of Directors yesterday discussed its estimated budget for the coming fiscal. The meeting was chaired by Woqod’s chairman...

Global economy growth likely to be weaker than 2014: QNB 22 Dec 2014 - 08:53 am

Doha: As 2014 comes to an end, the global economy shows signs of weakness with significant downside risks. Some of these risks are...

Movenpick named as Best Business Hotel 22 Dec 2014 - 08:34 am

Doha: Mövenpick Tower & Suites Doha has won the Best Business Hotel in Doha 2014 Award at the World Luxury Hotel Awards. The...

Retaj Hotels wins two World Luxury Hotel Awards 22 Dec 2014 - 08:33 am

Doha: Two Retaj Hotels in Doha were announced winners of the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2014 during a gala dinner ceremony held in...

Doha Bank in Dh500m deal with Sobha Group 22 Dec 2014 - 08:31 am

DOHA: Doha Bank’s Corporate Finance division has successfully closed a corporate finance deal of Dh500m with Sobha Group of Dubai, with a syndicated...

Amira Foods enters Qatar market 22 Dec 2014 - 08:30 am

DOHA: Amira Foods, the company that has made Amira Rice an international brand, is officially establishing its presence in Qatar announcing a strategic...

Qatari stocks surge on oil; market cap gains QR43bn 22 Dec 2014 - 12:41 am

By Satish Kanady DOHA: Qatari bourse posted its best day in recent years yesterday, as investors took heart from oil rebound. The benchmark...

WOQOD Board Approves 2015 Budget 21 Dec 2014 - 10:35 pm

DOHA - Qatar Fuel (WOQOD) Board of Directors, chaired by the Chairman HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, held its ordinary meeting on...

Rotana head gets award for innovation 21 Dec 2014 - 07:12 am

Rotana’s President and CEO Omer Kaddouri receiving the award for his outstanding contributions to the hospitality industry. Doha: Rotana’s President and CEO Omer...

Qatar banks’ loan book marginally down in Nov 21 Dec 2014 - 06:58 am

DOHA: The loan book of Qatar banks decreased by 0.1 percent month-on-month (MoM) (up 7.8 percent YTD) in November 2014, while deposits increased...