Business

French retailer Leroy Merlin says to quit Russia 24 Mar 2023 - 07:12 pm

Paris: French DIY retailer Leroy Merlin said Friday it would exit Russia, ending an 18-year presence that came under intense scrutiny after President...

Oil prices falls after fed comments 24 Mar 2023 - 10:43 am

Singapore: Oil prices fell yesterday following three sessions of gains, after US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell re-stated his commitment to curbing inflation,...

Gold prices rose 0.4 percent yesterday 24 Mar 2023 - 10:42 am

Brussels: Gold prices extended gained yesterday after the Federal Reserve signaled a potential end to its monetary tightening cycle could be on the...

Investors should keep an eye on global financial markets’ developments 24 Mar 2023 - 10:42 am

Doha: The Qatari stock exchange main index managed to break through the 10,000-point barrier this week, rising 96.11 points to close at 10,006....

Qatar Stock Exchange gains 0.26 percent 24 Mar 2023 - 10:41 am

Doha: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index gained 26.18 points, or 0.26 percent to close trading at 10,006.20 points on Thursday. The volume of...

Lesha Bank, Petrotec among others named ‘best workplaces in Qatar 2023’ 24 Mar 2023 - 10:39 am

Global research, training, and consultation company, Great Place to Work recently announced the best workplaces to work in the Middle East for the...

Real estate trading volume exceeds QR359m last week 24 Mar 2023 - 10:38 am

Doha: The volume of real estate trading in sales contracts registered in the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice from...

‘Despite global inflation, Ramadan is catalyst for local economic recovery’ 24 Mar 2023 - 10:38 am

Doha: Ramadan is upon us amid exceptional and unprecedented global economic condition with waves of inflation hitting the globe, accompanied by a record...

GTA extends deadline for submitting tax return till May 31 24 Mar 2023 - 10:37 am

Doha: The General Tax Authority (GTA) announced the extension of the deadline for submitting the tax return for 2022 for all entities subject...

Wall Street expects Fed to cut rates 23 Mar 2023 - 11:48 pm

Wall Street pros are warning investors who bid up US stocks earlier Thursday on expectations the Federal Reserve will soon be cutting interest...

IBM and Canada to unveil chips pact during Biden-Trudeau visit 23 Mar 2023 - 10:42 pm

Canada and International Business Machines Corp. will seal a high-level agreement on expanding semiconductor cooperation on Friday, during US President Joe Biden’s visit...

Toshiba accepts $15 billion buyout bid from Japan consortium 23 Mar 2023 - 08:10 pm

Toshiba Corp. accepted a buyout offer from a Japanese consortium, as the iconic conglomerate moved a step closer to ending a troubled chapter...

Cost of India quitting coal is $900 billion, think tank says 23 Mar 2023 - 06:12 pm

BENGALURU: If India stopped burning coal tomorrow, over five million people would lose their jobs. But for a price tag of around $900...

Credit Suisse deal halted crisis, Swiss central bank says 23 Mar 2023 - 02:48 pm

Geneva: The Swiss central bank hiked its key interest rate Thursday and insisted that a government-orchestrated takeover of troubled Credit Suisse by rival...

Ooredoo Group attends Mobile World Congress 23 Mar 2023 - 10:58 am

Ooredoo Group has recorded successful participation at the world’s largest and most influential connectivity platform, Mobile World Congress. A delegation of executives from...

QIB announces Ramadan working hours for branches 23 Mar 2023 - 10:58 am

Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has announced the working hours of its branches during the holy month of Ramadan to ensure customers have access...

QLM recognises long serving employees 23 Mar 2023 - 10:54 am

QLM Life & Medical Insurance Company Q.P.S.C recently honoured its employees with long-service awards for completing service milestones of 5, 10, and 15...