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Gold prices rise amid expectations of interest rate cuts 24 Mar 2025 - 07:43 pm

Singapore: Gold prices rose on Monday amid concerns about the imminent tariffs that US President Donald Trump plans to impose, in addition to...

Hyundai to invest $5.8 bn in Louisiana steel plant: White House 24 Mar 2025 - 06:45 pm

Washington: South Korean auto giant Hyundai will on Monday unveil a multi-billion-dollar investment in the United States, the White House announced, which will...

Doha Bank achieves four prestigious ISO certifications 24 Mar 2025 - 11:11 am

Doha: Doha Bank, one of Qatar’s leading financial institutions, is proud to announce the achievement of four prestigious ISO certifications, underscoring its unwavering...

Mortgage activity surges by 168% in Q4 2024 24 Mar 2025 - 10:46 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate sector is proving resilient in the face of evolving market conditions. Despite a 5% year-on-year decline in villa...

Freight and logistics market size to surpass $10bn this year 24 Mar 2025 - 09:27 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is rapidly emerging as a vital player in global freight and logistics, with an impressive market forecast that shows the...

US policy uncertainty drives fears of recession 23 Mar 2025 - 09:57 am

Doha, Qatar: Earlier this year, we highlighted that the global growth outlook for 2025 would be largely determined by what happens in the...

QIIB wins two prestigious awards from US-based World Economic magazine 23 Mar 2025 - 09:51 am

Doha, Qatar: QIIB has been honoured with two prestigious awards from the US-based World Economic magazine - ‘Best Bank for Digital Transformation Qatar...

GWC to deliver Huawei’s official e-commerce store 23 Mar 2025 - 09:41 am

Doha, Qatar: Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC) – one of the leading logistics providers in the MENA region, has announced the signing of a...

Oil prices rise for second consecutive week on expected tighter supply 23 Mar 2025 - 09:39 am

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices settled higher on Friday and recorded a second consecutive weekly gain as fresh US sanctions on Iran and the...

North Field projects to support hydrocarbon, non-hydrocarbon growth over 2025-2030 23 Mar 2025 - 09:07 am

Doha, Qatar: The North Field projects will support both hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon growth over 2025-2030, a recent report by Fitch Ratings has said....

Qatar Chamber launches 2025-2030 Strategy to achieve resource sustainability, develop services 22 Mar 2025 - 05:21 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber launched on Saturday its new 2025-2030 strategy, focusing on resource sustainability and service development to keep pace with digital...

Budget-minded Gen Z shoppers fuel instant coffee boom 21 Mar 2025 - 07:13 pm

Young people looking to save money on their increasingly expensive morning caffeine habit are turning to a throwback: instant coffee. Sales of instant...

Commercial Bank holds AGM and EGM 21 Mar 2025 - 12:37 pm

DOHA: Commercial Bank held its Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings yesterday and approved all items on the agenda including the Board’s recommendation to...

Dukhan Bank announces March winners in Thara’a savings account prize draw 21 Mar 2025 - 12:37 pm

DOHA: Dukhan Bank announced the names of the most recent round of draw winners for Thara’a, its Shariah compliant savings account, at the...

Real estate trading exceeds QR646m in last week 21 Mar 2025 - 12:36 pm

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

‘Qatar stands out as regional leader in digital transformation’ 21 Mar 2025 - 12:35 pm

DOHA: Qatar is recognised as a regional leader in digital transformation making it an ideal base for expansion of foreign entities, said an...

‘Qatar’s economy sustains growth and progresses steadily towards diversification’ 21 Mar 2025 - 12:30 pm

DOHA: The Secretary-General of the National Planning Council (NPC), Dr. Abdulaziz bin Nasser Al Khalifa confirmed that the Qatari economy continues to experience...