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Qatar’s social commerce market needs to be digitised: Expert 05 Oct 2020 - 08:43 am

Qatar’s thriving social commerce market, where merchants who are usually home-based entrepreneurs sell items through Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and other social media platforms,...

Credit expansion reflects Qatari economy in good shape: Banker 05 Oct 2020 - 08:36 am

Doha: Growth in commercial banks’ deposits and credit expansion in August 2020 reflect that Qatari economy is robust and resilient despite the challenging...

Low-carbon society possible with right policy: GECF 05 Oct 2020 - 08:33 am

Doha: The current energy saving goals and renewable energy policy in East Asia Summit (EAS) countries will contribute to reduce fossil fuel consumption...

GECF Secretary-General Yury Sentyurin (left), Special Advisor on Energy Affairs to ERIA President Shigeru Kimura (centre) with other participants during the GECF Monthly Lecture Series held recently.

Al Attiyah Foundation: Weekly energy market review 04 Oct 2020 - 08:37 am

Doha: Oil prices fell more than 4 percent on Friday after US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for...

Vodafone Qatar introduces new postpaid service 'U Plans' 04 Oct 2020 - 08:33 am

Doha: Vodafone Qatar has launched U Plans, a first of their kind postpaid plans offering rich data allowance, local and international calling minutes...

US election is key for the country’s economic agenda: QNB report 04 Oct 2020 - 08:25 am

Doha: November 3 will be an important day this year for the United States of America. It will be the US Election Day;...

Qatar Chamber, Labour Ministry sign deal to boost cooperation in worker re-employment 03 Oct 2020 - 03:39 pm

Doha: Qatar Chamber and the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs (MADLSA) signed a cooperation agreement to foster their cooperation in...

Investing in QATR a much easier option, say industry experts 01 Oct 2020 - 08:59 am

Investing in the Al Rayan Qatar ETF (QATR), which is also the world’s largest Shariah-compliant equity Exchange Traded Fund (ETF), is a lot...

G20 energy ministers strive for sustainable development: GECF 01 Oct 2020 - 08:53 am

Doha: Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Yury Sentyurin, participated in the G20 Energy Ministerial Meeting and reaffirmed its commitment...

More competitive, diversified economy main target: Al Emadi 01 Oct 2020 - 08:48 am

Doha: The Minister of Finance H E Ali Shareef Al Emadi said yesterday that establishing modern public sector institutions to provide excellent public...

ICC Qatar webinar explores challenges facing digital economy 30 Sep 2020 - 09:30 am

Doha: The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Qatar recently held a webinar on ‘Building a Digital Economy Fit for the Future’ to explore...

IKEA partners with QNB and Mastercard to enter Qatari e-commerce space 30 Sep 2020 - 09:25 am

Doha: IKEA, one of the world’s largest home furnishing brands has recently announced the launch of its e-commerce store in Qatar, enabling local...

It’s business as usual at the ongoing Doha Trade Fair 2020 30 Sep 2020 - 09:07 am

It’s business as usual for both merchants and consumers attending the second edition of the Doha Trade Fair 2020 at the Doha Exhibition...

HSBC named 'Best International Bank in the Middle East' 30 Sep 2020 - 08:58 am

Doha: HSBC has scooped multiple honours in Asiamoney’s annual awards for banks with the best capabilities to connect customers in Asia and the...

ARTIC and Hilton open Aleph Doha Residences, Curio Collection by Hilton 30 Sep 2020 - 08:52 am

Doha: Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company (ARTIC), one of the leading international hotel investment firms, and Hilton announce yesterday the opening of Aleph...

QFZA in talks with Turkish firms keen to set up business at MARSA port 30 Sep 2020 - 08:45 am

The Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA) is receiving several applications from Turkish companies which are interested to set up ship manufacturing businesses at...

Baker Hughes announces major LNG turbomachinery order from QP 30 Sep 2020 - 08:40 am

Doha: Baker Hughes has announced an order with longtime partner Qatar Petroleum (QP) to supply multiple main refrigerant compressors (MRCs) for Qatar Petroleum’s...

Over 1,500 Qatari, Turkish firms to explore opportunities 30 Sep 2020 - 08:26 am

Doha: Over 1,500 Qatari and Turkish companies participated at the online Qatar-Turkey Business Forum yesterday which was presided over by Qatar Chamber (QC)...