Business

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...

Qatar prioritises digital innovation to foster sustainable development 28 Mar 2024 - 10:16 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is prioritising digital innovation and transformation to modernise its economy, foster sustainable development and harness technology for long term growth...

Japan amps up intervention threat as yen hits lowest since 1990 27 Mar 2024 - 04:29 pm

Bloomberg: Japan had its toughest warning yet for traders on its willingness to intervene in currency markets after the yen slid to its...

Workinton adds three workspace products in Qatar 27 Mar 2024 - 09:27 am

Doha, Qatar: Workinton Qatar, a leading provider of dynamic workspace solutions including Doha’s leading coworking locations in West Bay, M7, Lusail and at...

Middle East presents favourable climate for dealmaking in 2024: PwC 27 Mar 2024 - 09:24 am

Doha, Qatar: According to the 2024 TransAct report by PwC Middle East, a heightened on-ground interest and an increased appetite will drive deal...

Top-notch infrastructure to benefit healthcare industry 27 Mar 2024 - 09:16 am

Doha, Qatar: The healthcare sector is expected to increase at a mid-single-digit rate over the medium term supported by the world-class infrastructures built...

Qatar’s industrial sector sees robust growth in 2023 27 Mar 2024 - 09:08 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s industrial sector witnessed robust growth as the number of registered and operating factories in the country reached 957 in last...

Cocoa breaks $10,000 record, with pricier chocolate to follow 26 Mar 2024 - 11:31 pm

Cocoa futures surged above an unprecedented $10,000 a ton, extending a historic rally that’s already seen prices double this year and which is...

QFCA designates new board of directors 26 Mar 2024 - 09:34 am

Doha, Qatar: During its meeting on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman...

Commercial Bank first in Qatar to sign MasterCard’s pledge to support environmental initiatives 26 Mar 2024 - 09:31 am

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank, a leader in innovative digital banking in Qatar, and payments technology leader Mastercard joined hands to sign sustainability pledge...

Hotel apartments record higher occupancy rate 26 Mar 2024 - 09:23 am

Doha, Qatar: The hospitality sector witnessed an upward tick during the final quarter of 2023 as hotel apartments in the country recorded a...

QNB introduces Fawran for fast payments within Qatar 26 Mar 2024 - 09:19 am

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has launched ‘Fawran’, a new payment method that will...

Masraf Al Rayan shareholders meeting endorses agenda items 26 Mar 2024 - 09:17 am

Doha, Qatar: Masraf Al Rayan held the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of Shareholders yesterday. At the AGM,...