Business

Qatar Stock Exchange closes lower as market capitalization slightly declines 27 Apr 2026 - 05:52 pm

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange closed Monday's trading session in negative territory, shedding 26.15 points, or 0.25%, to settle at 10,641.90 points. A...

India and New Zealand sign free trade deal 27 Apr 2026 - 02:53 pm

New Delhi: India and New Zealand signed a free trade deal on Monday, April 27, 2026,as they seek to boost exports amid global...

Gold falls on steady dollar 27 Apr 2026 - 10:42 am

Singapore: Gold fell on Monday, pressured by a firm dollar, while higher oil prices heightened fears of inflation and higher-for-longer interest rates as...

QNB empowers teachers through financial education work attachment programme 27 Apr 2026 - 09:33 am

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, delivered its Teacher Work Attachment Programme from 19 to...

Dukhan Bank posts net profit of QR429.5m in Q1 27 Apr 2026 - 09:32 am

Doha, Qatar: Dukhan Bank announced its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026 reporting net profit of QR429.5m. Commenting on...

Landmark Group announces winner of GWM Tank 500 Ramadan Shop & Win Promotion 27 Apr 2026 - 09:30 am

Doha, Qatar: Landmark Group is pleased to announce Abeer Kamal Hassan Ahmed as the winner of the GWM Tank 500, awarded as part...

GIS reports net profit of QR76m in first quarter of 2026 27 Apr 2026 - 09:29 am

Doha, Qatar: Gulf International Services (“GIS” or “the Group”), yesterday reported a net profit of QR76m for the three-month period ended 31 March...

PPI for industrial sector in February up 5.33% 27 Apr 2026 - 09:26 am

Doha, Qatar: The general Producer Price Index (PPI) for the industrial sector for February 2026 is estimated at 102.19 points, reflecting a 5.33...

Qatar’s digital economy gains momentum through innovation 27 Apr 2026 - 09:22 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is continuing to strengthen its position as a leader in digital transformation by fostering creativity and innovation as key drivers...

QSE index closes higher 26 Apr 2026 - 05:06 pm

Doha: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed higher on Sunday, rising 5.63 points, or 0.05 percent, to settle at 10,668.05 points. A total...

Estithmar Holding to own 49% stake in Syria’s Shahba Bank through its subsidiary Masaref Holding 26 Apr 2026 - 01:32 pm

Damascus: Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C., listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange, has signed an agreement to invest in Shahba Bank through its subsidiary Estithmar...

Qatar Stock Exchange index holds ground amid challenges 26 Apr 2026 - 09:32 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index ended the last week down 0.490 percent, losing 52.230 points compared to the previous week...

QAMCO posts net profit of QR209m in Q1 26 Apr 2026 - 09:30 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Aluminium Manufacturing Company (“QAMCO” or “the Company”; QE Ticker: QAMC), a 50% joint venture partner in Qatar Aluminium Company (Qatalum)...

Oil prices end volatile session mixed but up sharply for the week on supply worries 26 Apr 2026 - 09:27 am

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices fluctuated in volatile trading on Friday but ended the week higher, as traders weighed supply disruptions against the potential...

Qatar sees 5,154 realty deals worth QR20.98bn in 2025 26 Apr 2026 - 09:19 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate market has demonstrated strong performance as 5,154 real estate transactions worth QR20.976bn were registered in the last year...

Strong annual growth reinforces Hamad Port’s role as regional hub 26 Apr 2026 - 08:16 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s main gateway to world trade, Hamad Port delivered a strong operational performance marked by growth across key cargo segments and...

QNB: China's five-year development plan signals strategic shift in economic trajectory 25 Apr 2026 - 10:19 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) has stated that China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) represents a pivotal strategic shift in the country's economic...