Business

Government procurement forum unveils plan for 2024 25 Sep 2023 - 09:13 am

Doha, Qatar:With the participation of several ministries and government bodies, Ministry of Finance launched the first edition of the government procurement forum yesterday...

QNB is official sponsor of ‘Made in Qatar 2023’ Exhibition 25 Sep 2023 - 09:08 am

Doha:The Qatar Chamber (QC) and Qatar National Bank (QNB) have recently signed a formal sponsorship agreement for the ninth edition of the ‘Made...

‘Qatar is Spain’s second-largest Mideast investor’ 25 Sep 2023 - 08:29 am

Doha:Among the leading global investors in Spain, Qatar continues to play a pivotal role and stands second in the region, lauded an official...

Lulu launches operation in Poland 25 Sep 2023 - 08:26 am

Doha, Qatar:The GCC-based retail giant Lulu Group plans to establish sourcing and export hub for the Central European region in Poland. Lulu Group...

Experts explore innovations for sustainable growth 25 Sep 2023 - 08:19 am

Doha:Ibtechar, Qatar’s leading practical innovation solutions provider, hosted a roundtable session to redefine and explore corporate innovations that lead to success. The event,...

Aamal seeks to expand footprint outside of Qatar 24 Sep 2023 - 07:58 am

Doha, Qatar:Aamal Company (Aamal) plans to expand its business beyond GCC and is seeking a potential partnership to export its products, said a...

Oil prices end week lower on profit-taking 24 Sep 2023 - 07:57 am

Doha:Oil prices held steady on Friday but closed the week lower on profit-taking and as markets weighed supply concerns stemming from Russia’s fuel...

4th Qatar-Poland New Tech Forum to boost technological collaboration 24 Sep 2023 - 07:56 am

Doha:The 4th Qatar-Poland New Tech Forum will boost technological collaboration between Qatar and Poland. “Qatar is a very important partner for us and...

QIB’s Direct Remit Service via mobile app now covers Egypt 24 Sep 2023 - 07:55 am

Doha:Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading digital bank, has announced the expansion of its Direct Remit Service to Egypt as part of the...

Worldwide debt levels set to pose long-term risks for global growth 24 Sep 2023 - 07:54 am

Doha, Qatar:The COVID-19 pandemic represented a negative shock of unprecedented magnitude to the global economy, causing the sharpest contraction in activity ever recorded...

Gulf Exchange opens its 14th branch in Umm Slal Mohammed 24 Sep 2023 - 07:52 am

Doha:Gulf Exchange opened its 14th branch in Umm Slal Mohammed on September 21, 2023. Customers can now send money instantly to the bank...

Chairman of Qatar Free Zones participates in WGTS 24 Sep 2023 - 07:51 am

Doha:Minister of State and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Free Zones Authority in Qatar H E Ahmad Al Sayed, spoke...

‘Sustainability is extremely pivotal in architecture industry’ 23 Sep 2023 - 09:19 am

Doha, Qatar:Sustainability is a vital element in the architecture and design sector as startup entrepreneurs in Qatar accentuate the need for an eco-friendly...

India rice export ban fuels risk of social unrest: UN 22 Sep 2023 - 05:24 pm

India’s rice export ban is boosting prices around the world, increasing the risk of political instability in Asia and Africa, according to the...

IBPC Qatar meets Italian Chamber of Commerce 22 Sep 2023 - 11:12 am

Doha, Qatar: Aiming to build strategic alliances with international business councils in Qatar, the Indian Business and Professionals Council (IBPC Qatar) President Jaffer...

GIS Board of Directors approve final merger transaction agreements of Amwaj 22 Sep 2023 - 10:53 am

Gulf International Services (“GIS” or “the Group”; QE ticker: GISS), Board of Directors has approved final merger transaction agreements of Amwaj. GIS obtained...

Hotel occupancy levels on growth path in Qatar 22 Sep 2023 - 10:17 am

Doha: Qatar’s hospitality sector is witnessing a strong rebound with hotels across segments seeing an increase in occupancy rates. Among the hotels, two...