Business

Qatar may gain as Europe diversifies from Russian gas: S&P Global 17 Mar 2022 - 10:08 am

Doha: The European Union’s (EU’s) planned diversification from Russian gas could have important implications for Qatar and, more specifically, state hydrocarbons producer QatarEnergy,...

Inflation rates in Qatar within safe range 17 Mar 2022 - 10:07 am

Doha: Participants in a workshop organized within the activities of the Community Financial Culture Week accompanying the 8th Doha Islamic Finance Conference, organized...

QFMA approves IHG acquisition of Elegancia Group 17 Mar 2022 - 10:06 am

Doha: Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) has approved the acquisition by the Investment Holding Group (IHG) (a Qatari shareholding company) of Elegancia Group...

Real estate trading volume exceeded QR237m last week 17 Mar 2022 - 10:06 am

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

Afaaq business incubator inaugurated 17 Mar 2022 - 10:03 am

Doha: In the presence of Qatar Chamber Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani, the Afaaq Company, which is the first platform that...

Data innovations, best practices in spotlight at GECF meet 17 Mar 2022 - 09:48 am

Doha: The 13th Special Envoys for Data and Statistics (SEDAS) Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) was held on March 15...

Over 350 firms likely to take Theqa trustmark this year 17 Mar 2022 - 09:46 am

Doha: More companies in Qatar are expected to get Qatar’s Theqa trustmark. More than 350 companies are likely to take Theqa trustmark this...

QFC issues sustainable sukuk and bonds framework 17 Mar 2022 - 09:38 am

Doha: Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre in the region, has developed a Sustainable Sukuk and Bonds Framework,...

Commercial Bank AGM approves cash dividend of QR0.16 per share 17 Mar 2022 - 09:36 am

Doha: Commercial Bank held its Ordinary and Extraordinary General Assembly Meetings yesterday and approved all items on the agenda including the Board’s recommendation...

Lyft to charge 55 cents as fuel surcharge due to rising gas prices 16 Mar 2022 - 09:45 pm

Lyft Inc said on Wednesday riders in the United States, except for those in New York City and Nevada, would have to pay...

Starbucks CEO to retire; founder Schultz to be interim chief 16 Mar 2022 - 03:19 pm

Starbucks President and CEO Kevin Johnson said Wednesday he will retire next month, and former CEO and company founder Howard Schultz will replace...

US holds Chinese goods, cites possible North Korean labor 16 Mar 2022 - 01:26 pm

BEIJING:The U.S. customs agency says it is holding imported goods from Chinese sports brand Li Ning after an investigation indicated they were made...

QC reviews commercial ties with British Parliament delegation 16 Mar 2022 - 09:03 am

Doha: Qatar Chamber Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani met yesterday with a delegation of the British Parliament headed by HE Angus...

4th World Conference on International Arbitration from March 22 16 Mar 2022 - 08:41 am

Doha: Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of InteriorH E Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, the Qatar International...

MPHC poised to strengthen market position: Chairman 16 Mar 2022 - 08:37 am

Doha: Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Company (MPHC) will remain focused on its five-year strategic plan and is poised to strengthen its market position, said...

QCB studying digital currencies and digital banking: Official 16 Mar 2022 - 08:33 am

Doha: The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) is currently studying digital bank licensing and digital currencies, according to an official. Speaking to The Peninsula...

Qatar consistently among top 10 in Islamic finance globally 16 Mar 2022 - 08:29 am

Doha: Qatar, which has QR528bn of Islamic finance assets, has been consistently ranked among top 10 of the world’s leading Islamic financial markets...