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Qatar ranked among affordable tax-free countries in 2024 11 Jan 2024 - 10:04 am

Doha, Qatar:Qatar has been named one of the top ten inexpensive tax-free nations in the world for foreigners to move to in 2024....

Amazon's game streaming platform Twitch cuts 500 jobs 10 Jan 2024 - 06:57 pm

San Francisco: Amazon's gamer streaming unit Twitch on Wednesday announced that it was laying off 500 staff, reportedly one third of the company,...

Global unemployment set to worsen in 2024: UN 10 Jan 2024 - 02:59 pm

Geneva: The global unemployment rate will increase slightly in 2024, the United Nations said Wednesday as it raised concerns about stagnant productivity, worsening...

Banking sector advances towards data-driven, cloud-enabled future 10 Jan 2024 - 10:03 am

Doha, Qatar:Qatar’s banking sector is undergoing a significant transformation with the adoption of data analytics and cloud computing which aligns with Qatar’s National...

Qatar, France review ways to enhance bilateral ties 10 Jan 2024 - 10:02 am

Minister of State and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Qatar Free Zones Authority H E Ahmad bin Mohammed Al Sayed met...

Embracing digitalisation enables businesses to further growth 10 Jan 2024 - 09:59 am

Doha, Qatar:Qatar is swiftly transforming into an industrial hub and is poised to attain higher energy efficiency. However, embracing digitalisation and outcome-based thinking...

Nakilat expands its fleet with cutting-edge LNG and LPG carriers 10 Jan 2024 - 09:51 am

Doha, Qatar:Nakilat, a global leader in LNG shipping and maritime transportation, is pleased to announce a strategic shipping expansion through a significant vessel...

QIB launches digitisation of Debit Cards service 10 Jan 2024 - 09:16 am

Doha, Qatar:Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading digital bank, announced the launch of an enhancement to its award-winning Mobile App, revolutionising the way...

Qatar Chamber organises 175 activities, hosts 70 trade delegations in 2023 10 Jan 2024 - 09:11 am

Doha, Qatar:The Qatar Chamber (QC) said that 2023 was a year rife with activities and achievements for the Chamber, especially following the remarkable...

Doha Bank sponsors Doha International Equestrian Tour 2024 at Al Shaqab 10 Jan 2024 - 09:09 am

Doha, Qatar:Doha Bank announced its sponsorship of the Doha International Equestrian Tour 2024, hosted by the Qatar Equestrian Federation at Al Shaqab. This...

Qatar banking sector assets reach QR1.946 trillion in Nov 2023 10 Jan 2024 - 09:09 am

Doha, Qatar:Qatar banking sector total assets went up 0.4% MoM (up 2.2% in 2023) in November 2023 to reach QR1.946 trillion. The total...

Viasat Energy expands multi-transponder satellite services agreement with Es’hailSat 09 Jan 2024 - 09:53 am

Doha, Qatar: Es’hailSat, Qatar Satellite Company, has announced that Viasat Energy Services, a business unit of Viasat, Inc. [NASDAQ: VSAT], has added multiple...

Marsa Malaz Kempinski celebrates nine years of European grandeur and gracious Arabian hospitality 09 Jan 2024 - 09:52 am

Doha, Qatar: Kempinski Hotels commemorates the 9th anniversary of its distinguished property, Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl - Doha. Marsa Malaz Kempinski has...

GTA hosts virtual workshop addressing companies’ excise tax obligations 09 Jan 2024 - 09:51 am

Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority (GTA) organised a virtual workshop on Sunday titled “Companies’ Obligations under Excise Tax,” with active participation from...

5.4% monthly rise in general market index in November 09 Jan 2024 - 09:51 am

Doha, Qatar:The general market index (points) witnessed 5.4 percent monthly increase in November last year. While a 3.8 percent month on month rise...

Qatar sees surge in sale of properties 09 Jan 2024 - 09:48 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate sector has witnessed surge as the number of properties sold increased in November last year. The total number...