Business

QDB’s support to small, medium firms grows 19 Jan 2021 - 07:59 am

In the year when Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) faced tough challenges due to COVID-19 outbreak, the small and medium firms got timely...

Qatar and Paraguay to bolster relations 19 Jan 2021 - 07:57 am

Doha: Minister of Commerce and Industry, H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, met yesterday with H E Luis Alberto Castiglioni, Paraguay’s Minister...

KIA reveals new brand purpose, future strategy 18 Jan 2021 - 09:08 am

Doha: KIA has announced new details of its new brand purpose and ambitions for the future during a digital showcase event. Supported by...

Vodafone Qatar results on February 2 18 Jan 2021 - 09:07 am

Doha: Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C. (“Vodafone Qatar” or the “Company”) announced yesterday that its Board of Directors will meet on February 2, to approve...

QIIG, SAP sign digital transformation partnership 18 Jan 2021 - 09:04 am

Doha: Qatar Islamic Insurance Group (QIIG), has entered into a digital transformation partnership with global technology company SAP to enhance customer services. One...

QNB and Mastercard launch Qatar’s first Mastercard World Elite Exclusive 18 Jan 2021 - 08:59 am

Doha: QNB, the largest financial institution in Middle East and Africa, in partnership with Mastercard, has officially launched Qatar’s first Mastercard World Elite...

Ahlibank net profit rises to QR680.06m in 2020 18 Jan 2021 - 08:37 am

Doha: Ahli Bank PQSC (ABQK) yesterday announced a net profit of QR680.06m for the year ended 2020 compared to net profit of QR675.23m...

Qatar First Bank acquires LULU Messila hypermarket building with its intention to establish a strong local presence in the Qatari Market 18 Jan 2021 - 08:31 am

Qatar First Bank (QFB), the first independent Shari’ah compliant bank authorized by the QFC Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) and a listed entity on Qatar...

Digital platforms critical in maintaining productivity 18 Jan 2021 - 08:28 am

Digital tools help entrepreneurs to manage their businesses efficiently and achieve their targets, said an expert addressing a webinar that highlighted importance of...

Online toy sales surge in Qatar amid pandemic 18 Jan 2021 - 08:23 am

Online toy purchases in Qatar have surged amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, especially during the stay-at-home orders last year when parents were most...

QIB net profit rises to QR3.07bn in 2020 18 Jan 2021 - 08:19 am

Doha: Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, Chairman of Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) announced yesterday that QIB has achieved...

Asian LNG spot prices reach record 17 Jan 2021 - 08:30 am

Doha: Oil prices fell more than 2 percent on Friday, as concerns about Chinese cities in lockdown due to coronavirus outbreaks tempered a...

HSBC MENAT eyes growth as GDP and trade rebound 17 Jan 2021 - 08:25 am

Doha: HSBC has ambitious plans for growth in its business in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT), where a rebound in...

Democratic control of Senate likely to lead to stronger fiscal stimulus 17 Jan 2021 - 08:21 am

Doha: Democratic victories in both special elections in Georgia on January 5 have gifted US President-elect Joe Biden control of the Senate -...

S&P Global reassigns rating of ‘A- with Stable Outlook’ for QLM 17 Jan 2021 - 08:19 am

Doha: Subsequent to the successful listing of QLM Life and Medical Insurance Company’s (QLM) stock at the Qatar Stock Exchange followed by withdrawal...

QR5.43bn realty deals in December 17 Jan 2021 - 08:10 am

The real estate sector of Qatar has ended the year on an impressive note as the value of deals signed during December surged...

After long journey, Fiat Chrysler and PSA seal merger to become Stellantis 16 Jan 2021 - 03:27 pm

Milan: Fiat Chrysler and PSA sealed their long-awaited merger on Saturday to create Stellantis, the world's fourth-largest auto group with deep enough pockets...

Failed French supermarket deal unlikely to dampen ambitions of Canada's Bouchard 16 Jan 2021 - 03:20 pm

MONTREAL/QUEBEC CITY: Political opposition that killed Canadian convenience store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard's $20 billion bid for French retailer Carrefour on Friday is unlikely...