Business

QCB issues government bonds and sukuk worth QR4.65bn 17 Apr 2024 - 10:12 am

DOHA: The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) issued Government Bonds and Sukuk for tenors of two, three, five, and seven years worth QR4.65bn. On...

Qatar, India aim ‘greater possibilities’ for trade and investments: Envoy 17 Apr 2024 - 09:27 am

Doha, Qatar: The Kerala Business Forum (KBF) hosted a ‘curtain raiser’ event for the upcoming KBF Business Connect 2024, which will be held...

X may charge new users to post, says Elon Musk 16 Apr 2024 - 08:04 pm

Washington: Social media platform X announced that it has decided to impose fees on new users for interacting with posts. According to the...

Canada inflation ticks higher in March to 2.9% 16 Apr 2024 - 05:40 pm

Ottawa: Inflation in Canada rose to 2.9 percent in March led by higher gasoline prices, the government statistical agency said Tuesday. The 0.1...

Nissan to make next-generation EV batteries by early 2029 16 Apr 2024 - 11:05 am

Yokohama, Japan: Nissan expects to mass produce electric vehicles powered by advanced next-generation batteries by early 2029, the company said Tuesday during a...

‘Qatari talents vital for efficient operations and management’ 16 Apr 2024 - 09:40 am

Doha, Qatar: Hiring local talents is a matter of paramount importance for streamlining operational activities in the country, stated an official. When assessing...

Qatari banks among Forbes ‘30 Most Valuable Banks 2024’ list 16 Apr 2024 - 09:26 am

Doha, Qatar: Six Qatari banks have been ranked among ‘30 Most Valuable Banks 2024’ list in the Middle East by Forbes magazine. The...

TBY, USQBC join forces to promote investment in Qatar 16 Apr 2024 - 09:15 am

Doha, Qatar: The Business Year (TBY), a global media group that has been providing investors, businesses, and governments with first-hand insights into the...

Consumer price index shows decrease of 1.40% in March 16 Apr 2024 - 09:12 am

Doha, Qatar: The Planning and Statistics Authority (PSA) has released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the month of March 2024. The CPI...

GCC investing big in infrastructure for carbon capture technologies 15 Apr 2024 - 10:31 am

Doha, Qatar: With carbon capture and storage marked as a key technology in fighting climate change, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is investing big...

AI, big data to play pivotal role in Qatar and beyond: Experts 15 Apr 2024 - 10:14 am

Doha, Qatar: The latest technologies have emphatically emerged as vibrant tools across the globe and in Qatar. Various techs including the Internet of...

Over 50% services on CGB’s Sharek platform automated 15 Apr 2024 - 08:20 am

Doha, Qatar: Over 50 percent of services on Sharek platform, run by the Civil Services and Government Development Bureau (CGB), have been automated...

Qatar aims to solidify status as global leader in energy sector 14 Apr 2024 - 10:28 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar aims to solidify its status as a global leader in the energy sector and become a pivotal global logistics hub,...

Office market propels key projects and boosts GDP growth 14 Apr 2024 - 09:15 am

Doha, Qatar: The office segment, for 2024, is expected to witness major projects that are in the pipeline, leading to augmenting the growth...

GAC records over 247,000 customs declarations in Feb 14 Apr 2024 - 08:55 am

Doha, Qatar: The General Authority of Customs (GAC) accomplished 247,055 customs declarations through the ports of Qatar during February 2024. The Customs newsletter...

Kristalina Georgieva secures second term as IMF Managing Director 13 Apr 2024 - 09:52 am

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved on Friday, April 12, 2024, the continuation of Bulgarian economist Kristalina Georgieva...

‘Investments in infrastructure, technology create job opportunities’ 12 Apr 2024 - 09:45 am

Doha, Qatar: Heavy investments in well-built infrastructure and technology over the past decade have propelled employment prospects in Qatar. Experts in the country...

Lufthansa cabin crew win hefty pay rises 11 Apr 2024 - 11:52 pm

Frankfurt, Germany: Cabin crew for German airline Lufthansa have won 16.5 percent pay rises after months of negotiations, both sides said on Thursday,...