Business

Qatar Airways signs order for GE9X engines to power Boeing 777-8 Freighters 01 Feb 2022 - 08:11 am

Doha: Qatar Airways yesterday announced a new order for GE9X engines as part of its global launch order of up to 50 Boeing...

India economy projected to grow 8% in coming fiscal year 31 Jan 2022 - 12:43 pm

New Delhi: India’s economy is projected to grow 8% to 8.5% in the financial year beginning April 1, signaling a strong recovery after...

Dukhan Bank wins MEED 2021 ‘Best Use of Machine Learning’ award 31 Jan 2022 - 08:45 am

Doha: Dukhan Bank has been ‘highly commended’ in the ‘Best Use of Machine Learning’ category at the 2021 Retail Banker International Trailblazer Awards...

QFC releases report on aircraft financing and leasing 31 Jan 2022 - 08:43 am

Doha: Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre in the region, has published a comprehensive report titled, “The Qatar...

MEEZA earns Windows Server, SQL Server Migration to Microsoft’s advanced specialisation 31 Jan 2022 - 08:39 am

Doha: MEEZA, Qatar’s pioneering managed IT services and solutions provider, yesterday announced it has earned the Windows Server and SQL Server Migration to...

Third ‘Build Your House’ expo to open in March 31 Jan 2022 - 08:35 am

Doha: The third edition of the ‘Build Your House’ (BYH) Exhibition, Qatar’s pioneering homebuilding and renovation event, will open from March 28-30 at...

Future promising for e-commerce in Qatar 31 Jan 2022 - 08:32 am

Doha: Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has introduced several initiatives to support ideas of entrepreneurs in the field of e-commerce. The...

Adept change in strategy raises Qatar Airways fleet productivity 31 Jan 2022 - 08:30 am

Doha: While all global airlines faced significant operational challenges over the past two years, the use of their fleets has varied considerably –...

Qatar Chamber Chairman opens Al Warkaa-Rankoussi factory 31 Jan 2022 - 08:28 am

Doha: Qatar Chamber Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani inaugurated yesterday Al Warkaa-Rankoussi Factory in the Small & Medium Enterprises Zone. The...

Turkey asks people to ditch Dollars for Lira savings 30 Jan 2022 - 02:54 pm

The Turkish government is pushing its lira-rescue plan to a new level: an advertising campaign to convince people to convert their savings to...

Binance restricts Nigerian crypto accounts on security concern 30 Jan 2022 - 02:36 pm

Binance Holdings Ltd., one of the world’s biggest crypto exchanges, said it restricted the personal accounts of some Nigerian users to comply with...

QIC ranked Top Investment House in Mena for fourth year 30 Jan 2022 - 09:02 am

Doha: Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), the leading insurer in the Middle East and North Africa region has been ranked as the ‘Top Investment...

Oil hits seven-year peak on political risks, supply crunch, says Al Attiyah Foundation 30 Jan 2022 - 09:00 am

Doha: Oil prices rose to a more than seven-year peak on Friday and recorded their sixth straight weekly gain as geopolitical turmoil exacerbated...

Mekdam net profit rises 21.1% to QR28.6m in 2021 30 Jan 2022 - 08:56 am

Doha: Mekdam Holding Group (Mekdam) has reported a net profit of QR28.6m for the period ended December 31, 2021, an increase of 21.1...

US Fed doubles down on ‘hawkish pivot’ 30 Jan 2022 - 08:29 am

Doha: The US Federal Reserve (Fed) continues to drive the economic agenda, setting the tone for monetary developments globally. In September 2021, after...

Qatar investing in smart cities infrastructure, emerging technologies 30 Jan 2022 - 08:09 am

Qatar is investing heavily in smart cities infrastructure and emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, IoT, smart mobility, and cleantech. Qatar Free Zones Authority...

GWC named ‘Best Customs Brokerage Company’ 30 Jan 2022 - 08:01 am

Doha:GWC (Q.P.S.C.), Qatar’s leading logistics provider, has been for the second time recognised for its dedication and outstanding performance in providing customs clearance...