Business / Qatar Business

GECF discusses market challenges 17 Dec 2014 - 09:54 am

The Minister of Energy and Industry H E Dr Mohamed bin Saleh Al Sada with GECF member-country ministers and delegates at the Forum...

Women in business achieving success 17 Dec 2014 - 09:54 am

Qatar Businesswomen Association Vice-Chairwoman Aisha Al Fardan and other officials at the Qatar international Business Women Forum yesterday. Baher Amin DOHA: Despite challenges...

Qatari stocks tumble 3.51pc 17 Dec 2014 - 09:50 am

DOHA: A fresh bout of panic selling pushed Qatari stocks down 3.51 percent sending the entire sector indexes to red zone. The market...

Malabar Gold’s new outlet in Dubai 17 Dec 2014 - 12:19 am

Malabar Gold & Diamonds will open its 123rd outlet in Dubai at Gold Souk, Deira, on December 20. The showroom will be inaugurated...

THE TORCH DOHA wins global luxury design award 17 Dec 2014 - 12:16 am

Doha: THE TORCH DOHA has been recognised as the global winner in the “Luxury Design Hotel” category at the eight annual World Luxury...

Ezdan to raise non-Qatari ownership up to 49pc 16 Dec 2014 - 12:41 am

Ezdan Holding Group Chairman Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani addressing the extraordinary general assembly meeting of the company yesterday....

Insurance is fast-growing sector on Qatar Exchange 16 Dec 2014 - 12:25 am

DOHA: Among the seven sector indices on Qatar Exchange (QE), the fastest-appreciating sector is insurance. Though the five-stock insurance sector represents just 3.1...

Mixed closing in Gulf markets 16 Dec 2014 - 12:23 am

DUBAI: Most Middle East stock markets became more stable yesterday, after plunging in previous days, as the price of oil recovered slightly. But...

Barwa wins QR750m contract from Manateq 16 Dec 2014 - 12:23 am

DOHA: Barwa Real Estate said it has won a QR750m contract from Manateq to build, operate and transfer (BOT) low-cost warehouses. Manateq (Economic...

Women leaders debate financial career issues 16 Dec 2014 - 12:21 am

DOHA: The challenges facing women who wish to pursue a career in finance and accounting in Qatar were debated by a senior panel...

Qatar economy to grow 7.7pc in 2015 15 Dec 2014 - 01:49 am

DOHA: Driven by non-hydrocarbon sector, Qatari economy is projected to grow by a robust 7.7 percent next year despite the pressure on oil...

Qatar Shell, QDB sign agreements with SMEs for new contracts 15 Dec 2014 - 01:46 am

QDB CEO Abdulaziz bin Nasser Al Khalifa, (eighth right) and Qatar Shell Chairman and Managing Director Wael Sawan (ninth right) with Qatari SMEs...

Qatar’s storage facility zone to attract QR2.77bn 15 Dec 2014 - 01:42 am

DOHA: The Minister of Economy and Commerce, H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim bin Mohamed Al Thani (pictured), yesterday announced that investments of...

GWC to develop Bu Sulba logistics hub for QR685m 15 Dec 2014 - 01:40 am

Doha: Gulf Warehousing Company QSC (GWC) was awarded the contract to develop the Bu Sulba logistics hub during the “Manateq Storage Project” launch...

Intertek meet gets huge response 15 Dec 2014 - 01:17 am

Caption Doha: Intertek, UK-based multinational company and industry leader with over 36,000 people in 1,000 locations in over 100 countries received an overwhelming...

Titan celebrates 20 years 15 Dec 2014 - 01:15 am

Titan Company CEO, Watches and Accessories, HG Ragunath (centre), Domasco Managing Director Faisal Sharif (third right) and Domasco Sales Manager Meril Dias (second...

Doha Bank CEO gets ABLF economist award 15 Dec 2014 - 01:13 am

Doha: Doha Bank CEO Dr R Seetharaman was honoured with “The ABLF Business Economist award “on December 13 for his outstanding contribution in...

IQ exhibition to feed growing demand for interiors, fit outs 15 Dec 2014 - 12:33 am

Doha: The organiser of IQ Exhibition, the first Qatar interior design exhibition taking place in Doha in February 2015, yesterday announced the findings...