Business

CarShield to pay $10M to settle deceptive advertising charges 31 Jul 2024 - 08:24 pm

CarShield will pay $10 million to settle charges that its advertisements and telemarketing for its extended auto warranty plans are deceptive and misleading,...

Boeing names new CEO as it reports hefty loss 31 Jul 2024 - 05:02 pm

New York: Boeing named former Rockwell Collins chief Robert "Kelly" Ortberg its next CEO Wednesday, as the aviation giant reported a hefty loss...

Ooredoo revenue rises by 3% to QR11.8bn in H1 31 Jul 2024 - 10:47 am

DOHA: Ooredoo (“Ooredoo”) – Ticker: ORDS yesterday announced its financial results for the six-month period-ended 30 June 2024. The Group delivered a double-digit...

Consumer Price Index edges up to 0.98% in June 2024 31 Jul 2024 - 10:45 am

DOHA: The National Planning Council has released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the month of June 2024 which revealed the CPI of...

About 543 building permits issued in June 31 Jul 2024 - 10:44 am

Doha: The National Planning Council reported that 543 building permits were issued across various municipalities in Qatar during June, marking a 31 percent...

TotalEnergies Qatar welcomes new General Manager for marketing 31 Jul 2024 - 10:42 am

DOHA: TotalEnergies is pleased to announce the appointment of Melanie Fresto (pictured) as the new General Manager for the TotalEnergies Marketing Qatar (TEMQ)...

Mideast carriers record 13.8% jump in cargo in June 31 Jul 2024 - 10:40 am

DOHA: The Middle Eastern carriers witnessed more than 13 percent growth in cargo in June to International Air Transport Association (IATA) data revealed,...

Laying the groundwork for Qatar’s digital assets sector 30 Jul 2024 - 11:20 pm

Doha: QFC Chief Executive Officer Yousuf Mohamed Al Jaida highlighted Qatar’s strategic focus on digital innovation, particularly in the realm of financial services,...

Qatar Central Bank launches 'Request to Pay' service through Fawran 30 Jul 2024 - 10:19 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced the launch of "Request to Pay" option through "Fawran" service, in line with the Third Financial...

Barwa posts net profit of QR557m in H1 30 Jul 2024 - 09:34 am

Doha, Qatar: Barwa Real Estate disclosed its financial statements for the six month period ended June 30, 2024.The results showed a net profit...

Qatar Stock Exchange index continues upward trend 30 Jul 2024 - 09:32 am

Doha, Qatar: Shares in Qatar’s stock market witnessed gain in yesterday’s trading as the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index surged around 34 points...

QCB Governor, HSBC official discuss key banking developments 30 Jul 2024 - 09:31 am

Governor of Qatar Central Bank (QCB) H E Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani met yesterday with Regional CEO, Middle East,...

Qatar Chamber reviews investment relations with Malaysia 30 Jul 2024 - 09:29 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber hosted yesterday, a Malaysian delegation led by His Royal Highness Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, The Regent of Perlis...

‘Outlook for non-energy sector remains robust’ 29 Jul 2024 - 10:11 am

DOHA: Qatar’s non-energy sector is positioned for strong growth. The country’s commitment to actively pursuing an economic diversification agenda has created many lucrative...

AAGE International relocates to bigger and better premises 29 Jul 2024 - 09:19 am

Doha, Qatar: AAGE International is excited to announce the relocation of their office to a new, larger premises. This move marks a significant...

Qatar Airways in talks to acquire stake in Airlink: Bloomberg 28 Jul 2024 - 05:31 pm

Doha: Qatar Airways is reportedly in discussions to acquire a 25% stake in South Africa's SA Airlink Pty Ltd, as per a Bloomberg...

US inflation trajectory is likely to favour policy rate cuts in September 28 Jul 2024 - 10:18 am

Doha, Qatar: US inflation is at present one of the most closely monitored macroeconomic variables globally. Over the last several months, higher than...

Qatar positions itself as global business, leisure destination 28 Jul 2024 - 10:11 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has positioned itself as a global business and leisure destination. The ease of travel has attracted multinational corporations, international events,...