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Edaa postpones reduction of transaction settlement period till March 21 Dec 2023 - 09:38 am

Doha, Qatar:Edaa company announced the postponement of reducing the settlement period from T+3 to T+2 until March 2024, in coordination with Qatar Financial...

QNB introduces virtual cards for its credit cardholders 21 Dec 2023 - 09:36 am

Doha, Qatar:QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, have launched a new option allowing its credit cardholders the...

‘New budget reflects leadership’s interest in developing economy’ 21 Dec 2023 - 09:35 am

Doha, Qatar:The Chairman of Qatar Chamber Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani said that the state’s new general budget for the...

Qatar's 2024 budget prioritises health and education sectors 21 Dec 2023 - 08:15 am

Doha, Qatar:Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari announced the total revenues expected in the general budget of Qatar for...

Japanese tyremaker Bridgestone finalises Russia exit 20 Dec 2023 - 07:33 pm

Moscow: Japanese tyremaker Bridgestone has sold its assets in Russia, the company said on Wednesday, more than one year after suspending production in...

South Korea fines three global hedge funds for law violations 20 Dec 2023 - 01:37 pm

South Korea has imposed combined fines of two billion won ($1.54 million) on three unnamed global hedge funds for violations of capital market...

Total revenue estimates for 2024 budget amounts to QR202bn: Finance Minister 20 Dec 2023 - 11:26 am

Doha: Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari said that the total revenue estimates in the fiscal year 2024 budget,...

Airbnb admits misleading Australian customers by charging in US dollars instead of local currency 20 Dec 2023 - 10:59 am

CANBERRA, Australia: An Australian court on Wednesday ordered Airbnb to pay a 15 million Australian dollar ($10 million) fine, and the accommodation rental...

QIB holds blood donation drive 20 Dec 2023 - 09:22 am

Doha, Qatar: QIB recently hosted a blood donation drive for its employees at its headquarters, aligning with its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) principles...

Qatar and Ireland discuss bilateral ties 20 Dec 2023 - 09:21 am

Minister of State and Chairman of Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) H E Ahmad Al Sayed met with Minister of Finance in Ireland...

QND: Decades of energy sector growth 20 Dec 2023 - 09:20 am

Doha, Qatar: The inception of Qatar’s modern renaissance, nestled within the desert and surrounded by Gulf waters, coincided with the initial oil discoveries....

QNB provides special interest rates offers on National Day 20 Dec 2023 - 09:01 am

Doha, Qatar:QNB, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, marked Qatar National Day, with a limited-time special interest rate offer,...

Minister of Finance meets Irish counterpart 20 Dec 2023 - 08:51 am

Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with Minister of Finance of the Republic of Ireland H E Michael...

Apple to halt sales of its newest watches in US over patent dispute 19 Dec 2023 - 10:48 pm

If two of the latest Apple Watches are on your holiday shopping list, don't dawdle for much longer because the devices won't be...

Deutsche Bahn launches sale of logistics unit 19 Dec 2023 - 01:49 pm

Berlin: Deutsche Bahn on Tuesday said it had launched the sale process for its logistics subsidiary Schenker as the German rail operator looks...

Qatar shifts towards sustainability by diversifying energy sources 19 Dec 2023 - 09:51 am

Doha, Qatar:Qatar is swiftly moving towards environment-friendly solutions by diversifying its energy sources, said an official. In the meantime, the country adapts to...

GSAS ratings to play vital role in office market in years ahead 19 Dec 2023 - 09:48 am

Doha, Qatar:Qatar’s office market is expected to see a boost in 2024 and beyond, with GSAS ratings contributing a pivotal part, cites reports....

IIA Qatar conducts training on emerging enterprise risks 18 Dec 2023 - 11:40 am

Doha, Qatar: The Institute of Internal Auditors Qatar Chapter conducted training on ‘Emerging Enterprise Risks with Evolving and Effective Control’ by Tejjashree Rao,...