Business

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,...

Gucci names new deputy CEO as Kering seeks to stem sales decline 11 Apr 2024 - 02:58 pm

Paris: Gucci appointed a new deputy chief executive on Thursday as the Italian fashion house, part of the luxury group Kering, tries to...

Qatar-India trade volume exceeds QR65bn: Envoy 11 Apr 2024 - 09:36 am

Doha, Qatar: Burgeoned by liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and crude oil exports, the historical relations between Qatar and India...

Ford recalls nearly 43,000 SUVs due to gas leaks that can cause fires 10 Apr 2024 - 11:42 pm

DETROIT: Ford is recalling nearly 43,000 small SUVs because gasoline can leak from the fuel injectors onto hot engine surfaces, increasing the risk...

Qatar’s natural gas production expected to rise 70% by 2050 10 Apr 2024 - 11:21 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has achieved an impressive increase in its natural gas production, surpassing five-fold growth over the past two decades. The country...

DHL Express Qatar named logistics partner for AEMOB Forum 10 Apr 2024 - 11:18 am

Doha, Qatar: DHL, the world leading logistics company, has joined as the exclusive logistics partner to the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum (AEMOB) 2024, set...

French beauty brand L'Occitane halts Hong Kong trading over takeover 09 Apr 2024 - 03:40 pm

Hong Kong: French beauty company L'Occitane on Tuesday halted trading of its Hong Kong-listed shares pending an announcement of a takeover, according to...

Fairmont Doha unveils exclusive offerings for Eid 09 Apr 2024 - 09:44 am

Doha, Qatar: Fairmont Doha is pleased to announce an array of exclusive offerings tailored to create cherished family moments this Eid al-Fitr. From...