Business

730 days LTI-free at GWC Ras Laffan Industrial City facility 25 Nov 2019 - 02:29 am

DOHA: GWC, the leading logistics provider in Qatar, held a ceremony recently to celebrate achieving 730 days without Lost Time Injury (LTI) at...

Qatari Businessmen Association holds meeting with Armenian President and trade delegation 25 Nov 2019 - 02:29 am

DOHA: The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) organised a meeting with the President of Armenia, Armen Sarkissian, and his accompanying delegation. The delegation included...

Qatar’s new investment laws among most competitive in the region: TBY Qatar Editor 25 Nov 2019 - 02:04 am

Qatar has taken the right steps when it comes to adapting its legislation to make it more appealing for foreign investors. In fact,...

In-Depth: Commodities caught between weak data and trade hopes 25 Nov 2019 - 02:04 am

The Bloomberg Commodity Index traded lower for a third week with macro-economic data continuing to signal further weakness ahead. Losses in energy, led...

Doha Bank launches transformation strategy initiative: Project Phoenix 25 Nov 2019 - 02:04 am

DOHA: Laying the foundation for a new phase of growth, Doha Bank recently launched Project Phoenix, an initiative designed to build strong relationships...

Bloomberg News will not investigate Michael Bloomberg or Democratic rivals 24 Nov 2019 - 11:05 pm

NEW YORK: Bloomberg News said on Sunday it will not investigate its founder and former New York mayor, Michael Bloomberg, after he launched...

French NGOs slam Amazon environmental impact ahead of 'Black Friday' 24 Nov 2019 - 09:49 pm

Amazon Paris: Two French environmental NGOs and a union group on Sunday slammed the environmental impact of Amazon, vowing to disrupt its "Black...

France's LVMH close to buying Tiffany after sweetening offer 24 Nov 2019 - 08:17 pm

LVMH is close to buying U.S. jewellery chain Tiffany & Co for about $16.3 billion after sweetening its offer, sources said on Sunday,...

Qatar Petroleum to integrate SEEF into QP operations 24 Nov 2019 - 12:11 pm

Doha: To strengthen their competitive position in the downstream sector, Qatar Petroleum announced the integration of SEEF Limited’s (SEEF) operations into Qatar Petroleum...

Is the global manufacturing recession coming to an end? 24 Nov 2019 - 09:18 am

The global economy has clearly slowed over the last couple of years. During this period, global manufacturing led the way in creating demand...

Fitch Ratings affirms Al Khalij Commercial Bank’s IDR at ‘A’ with ‘Stable’ Outlook 24 Nov 2019 - 09:10 am

Al Khalij Commercial Bank (al khaliji) yesterday announced that Fitch Ratings has affirmed its long-term issuer default rating (IDR) as ‘A’ with a...

Milaha wins prestigious British Safety Council Awards 24 Nov 2019 - 09:09 am

Milaha, Qatar’s oldest and largest marine logistics conglomerate, has won eight awards, including two spectacular ‘double’ wins in the British Safety Council’s (BSC)...

QIB awards QR1m to lucky MISK account holder 24 Nov 2019 - 09:06 am

One loyal Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) customer was awarded QR1,000,000 (One Million Qatari Riyals). The annual grand prize is given to a lucky...

QIIB added to MSCI Qatar index 24 Nov 2019 - 09:05 am

DOHA: The MSCI Semi-Annual Index Review has added Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) to its MSCI Qatar Index. No Qatari stock was deleted...

Mena lending conditions improve in Q2 this year, but at a slower pace 24 Nov 2019 - 09:02 am

The Institute of International Finance’s (IIF) composite index for the Emerging Markets Bank Lending Conditions Survey (EMBLS) reached 48.2 in Q2, 2019, 1.1...

Siemens Qatar developing critical infrastructure for digitalisation 24 Nov 2019 - 08:57 am

Siemens Qatar is working in close cooperation with local authorities and stakeholders, in developing the critical infrastructure and key facilities in Qatar related...

US-Qatar Business Council hosts Qatari delegation in Washington, DC 24 Nov 2019 - 08:52 am

The US-Qatar Business Council’s “Doing Business in Qatar: Reforms, Incentives, & Economic Indicators” took place recently, in Washington, DC. The business event featured...