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London stocks hit record as 2026 kicks off with global gains 02 Jan 2026 - 03:46 pm

London: Stock markets rose Friday, the first trading day of 2026, with London's benchmark FTSE 100 index reaching 10,000 points for the first...

Behind Taiwan’s AI-driven economic boom, ordinary people see little gain 02 Jan 2026 - 11:21 am

TAIPEI: As Taiwan is seeing an economic boom fueled by its advantage in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure supply to the rapidly expanding global...

Aviation sector soars ahead with significant breakthroughs in 2025 02 Jan 2026 - 11:19 am

DOHA: Qatar’s aviation sector reached a defining moment, marked by innovation, resilience, and renewed growth in 2025. From technological advancements to expanded global...

Saudi stock market ends higher as TASI and Nomu post gains 01 Jan 2026 - 09:05 pm

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's main stock index closed higher on Thursday, supported by gains across most sectors, according to official market data. The Tadawul...

Gold price in Qatari market decline by 2.94 percent 01 Jan 2026 - 02:09 pm

Doha, Qatar: The price of gold in the Qatari market declined by 2.94% over the past week, reaching USD 4,347.74 per ounce, according...

QNB celebrates excellence in talent development and professional certifications for 2025 01 Jan 2026 - 11:20 am

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group proudly announces a year of outstanding progress in talent development, professional learning, and capability-building achievements throughout 2025. In alignment...

ROBOTECH 26 to position Qatar as regional hub for advanced technology investment 01 Jan 2026 - 11:15 am

Doha, Qatar: ROBOTECH 26 will position Qatar as a regional hub for advanced technology investment as the country is focusing on digital transformation...

QSE Index ends 2025 up 1.81% amid paradigm shift in debt instruments market: Investment Chief 31 Dec 2025 - 06:10 pm

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) closed 2025 at 10,762 points, marking a 1.81% year‑over‑year increase. Market capitalization rose by approximately QAR 23.4...

General Tax Authority announces tax return filing period for the financial year ending December 31, 2025 31 Dec 2025 - 11:38 am

Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority (GTA) has announced that the tax return filing period for the financial year ended December 31, 2025,...

Qatar’s net wealth hit record high reaching $765bn in 2024 31 Dec 2025 - 09:14 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s financial wealth grew by 4.1% between 2023 to 2024, rising from $408bn to $424bn. Real assets declined by 6% in...

Qatar’s robust digital ecosystem fuelling innovation 31 Dec 2025 - 09:11 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is witnessing rapid development in the information technology sector and is among the top 20 countries globally this year which...

QSE index closes lower 30 Dec 2025 - 05:47 pm

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed on Tuesday lower by 4.56 points, or 0.04 percent, to reach 10,793.580 points. During the...

Kuwait Bourse closes lower 30 Dec 2025 - 04:19 pm

Kuwait: Kuwait Bourse closed trading on Tuesday as the All Share Index lost 113.82 points to reach 8,850.04 points, a decrease of 1.27...

European stocks steady near records 30 Dec 2025 - 03:31 pm

Brussels: European stocks remained stable on Tuesday, with little change, after recording a record level in the previous session, as caution prevailed among...

Qatari Diar Egypt awards CityGate project to Concrete Plus 30 Dec 2025 - 11:13 am

DOHA: Qatari Diar Egypt, announced the award of one of the main construction packages for the CityGate New Cairo project to Concrete Plus,...

QNB Private Banking strengthens position in Qatar and region in 2025 30 Dec 2025 - 11:09 am

DOHA: QNB Private Banking continues to strengthen its position as a leading wealth management institution in Qatar and the wider region, following its...

Over 7,000 building permits issued in nine-months 30 Dec 2025 - 10:59 am

DOHA: The construction sector in Qatar is experiencing growing momentum, supported by an increase in building permits during 2025. The first nine months...

Barwa real estate signs two refinancing agreements worth 557 Mln USD 29 Dec 2025 - 10:25 pm

Doha:Barwa real estate group (a Qatari public shareholding company) announced the signing of two refinancing agreements with Qatar National Bank (QNB) totaling 557...