Business

QatarEnergy signs TCP agreements with 4 international shipowners to operate 19 new vessels 31 Mar 2024 - 05:23 pm

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy signed long-term time charter party (TCP) agreements with four international shipowners for the operation of 19 new, ultra-modern conventional size...

QCB announces launch of Himyan Debit Card 31 Mar 2024 - 10:27 am

Doha, Qatar: In line with the Third Financial Sector Strategy, and in the framework of developing the country’s digital payments infrastructure, Qatar Central...

Southeast-Asia adapts to ‘next normal’ in economic growth 31 Mar 2024 - 09:39 am

Doha, Qatar: In recent decades, Southeast Asia has been the most dynamic region in the world, showcasing the brightest economic growth performance. The...

Commercial Bank successfully achieves its financial objectives 31 Mar 2024 - 09:32 am

Doha, Qatar: On 26 March 2024, Commercial Bank successfully priced a USD 750 million Regulation S 5-year Bond with a coupon of 5.375%...

QIC Group honours staff at long service award ceremony 31 Mar 2024 - 09:29 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Insurance Group (“QIC Group”, “QIC”), presented 125 employees in Qatar and across the Group’s regional and international operations with long...

Fitch upgrades QIIB rating to ‘A’ with stable outlook 31 Mar 2024 - 09:21 am

Doha, Qatar: Fitch Ratings announced the upgrade of its credit rating of QIIB to “A” from “A-”, which follows a similar rating action...

Qatar's foreign merchandise trade surplus reaches QR18.1 billion in February 29 Mar 2024 - 06:22 pm

Doha, Qatar: The foreign merchandise trade balance, which represents the difference between total exports and imports, showed a surplus of QR 18.1 billion...

Turkish Airlines returns to Libya after near decade-long break 29 Mar 2024 - 06:15 pm

Istanbul: Turkey's flagship carrier, Turkish Airlines, has resumed flights to Libya's capital, almost 10 years after they were suspended over security concerns in...

Chinese tech giant Huawei says profits more than doubled in 2023 29 Mar 2024 - 12:29 pm

Beijing: Chinese tech giant Huawei said on Friday its profits more than doubled in 2023, as it ramps up efforts to bounce back...

QSE down sharply amidst anticipation of quarterly earnings reports: Analyst 29 Mar 2024 - 11:56 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) concluded this week’s trading with a decline of 2.62 percent, dropping to 9,943.61 points, pressured by...

Qatar’s listed banks post 8% growth in profit and lowest cost-to-income ratio in GCC 29 Mar 2024 - 11:54 am

Doha, Qatar: KPMG in Qatar has unveiled the ninth edition of its Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) listed banks’ results report, offering a comprehensive...

Real estate transactions reach over QR202m in last week 29 Mar 2024 - 11:54 am

Doha, Qatar: The total value of real estate transactions recorded at the Real Estate Registration Department of the Ministry of Justice reached QR183,391,822...

Mideast to witness significant increase in gas production 29 Mar 2024 - 11:51 am

Doha, Qatar: The Middle East region is estimated to witness a notable increase in gas production of 13 billion cubic metres (bcm), with...

UDC and Commercial Bank participate in International Immigration & Property Expo 29 Mar 2024 - 11:50 am

Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), a leading Qatari public shareholding company and the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, participated...

Residential construction market size to reach QR45bn in 2024 29 Mar 2024 - 11:48 am

Doha, Qatar: According to several analysts in the country, the residential construction market size is anticipated to amount to $12.39bn (QR45.11bn) in 2024...

QIB elevates Ramadan spirit through community initiative 28 Mar 2024 - 10:31 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading digital bank, has launched an initiative in collaboration with Qatar Charity (QC) since the beginning...

Qatar emerges as one of the fastest-growing business events hubs 28 Mar 2024 - 10:23 am

Doha, Qatar: IFP hosted annual Ramadan iftar on Tuesday, March 26, with a distinguished presence of journalists, media professionals, and social media influencers....

Aamal Company and Masraf Al Rayyan commence negotiations for sale of Masraf Al Rayyan’s shares in Ci San Trading 28 Mar 2024 - 10:23 am

DOHA: Aamal Company, one of the region’s leading diversified companies, and Masraf Al Rayyan, a premier Islamic financial institution in Qatar, have announced...