Business / Qatar Business

Mideast airlines grow faster globally 10 Apr 2014 - 08:31 am

Antony Tyler (left), Director General and CEO, IATA, and Anthony Concil, Director, Corporate Communications, IATA, in Doha yesterday. Abdul Basit BY MOHAMMAD SHOEB...

QNB Group’s Q1 net profit up at QR2.4bn 10 Apr 2014 - 08:26 am

DOHA: QNB Group, the region’s largest lender, recorded a net profit of QR2.4bn for the three months ended March 2014, up by 13.7...

QE’s MSCI upgrade announcement by mid-May 10 Apr 2014 - 08:26 am

DOHA: The global index compiler MSCI is expected to finalise the constituent list for Qatar and UAE in their May Semi-Annual Index Review...

Qatar Duty Free opens Samsung Galaxy S5 sale from tomorrow 10 Apr 2014 - 07:40 am

DOHA: Qatar Duty Free (QDF) yesterday revealed the much awaited Samsung Galaxy S5 which will be available for passengers to purchase from tomorrow....

Dual recognition for Al Khalij Commercial Bank 10 Apr 2014 - 07:36 am

Doha: Al Khalij Commercial Bank has been awarded two prestigious accolades from the International Banker, “Best Practice Investor Relations” for the year 2014...

JTC partners with Chicago Maintenance 10 Apr 2014 - 07:35 am

Doha: Jassim Transport & Stevedoring Company (JTC), a diversified business entity with interests in ports, contract logistics, equipment leasing and power rental, has...

Six experts get Al Attiyah awards 09 Apr 2014 - 02:18 am

H E Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah (fourth left) with dignitaries and award winners yesterday. Kammutty VP DOHA: The Abdullah bin Hamad Al...

Islamic Holding Group’s net profit up 40pc in Q1 09 Apr 2014 - 02:15 am

DOHA: Islamic Holding Group, one of Qatar’s leading Shariah-complaint investors, reported a net profit of QR2.96bn for the first quarter of 2014, up...

Corporate earnings up 9.7pc 09 Apr 2014 - 02:06 am

By Satish Kanady DOHA: The growth rate of Qatar’s listed companies’ earnings increased by 9.7 percent year-on-year to reach $11.2bn during 2013, compared...

Barwa plans new projects this year 09 Apr 2014 - 01:49 am

Salah bin Ghanim Al Ali, Chairman, Barwa Real Estate (centre) with Vice Chairman Mohammed Abd Al Aziz Saad Al Saad (left) and CEO...

Mesaieed IPO largest valued in Middle East 09 Apr 2014 - 01:47 am

DOHA: The recently implemented nearly QR3.3bn worth Mesaieed Petrochemical Holdings IPO was the largest valued offerings during the first quarter of 2014 in...

Porsche extending GTS to Boxster and Cayman 09 Apr 2014 - 01:34 am

The new Porsche. Doha: Porsche is extending the GTS principle to the Boxster and Cayman for the first time ever. Featuring top engines...

Bitcoin conference 09 Apr 2014 - 01:29 am

People attend a Bitcoin conference at the Javits Centre in New York City. Topics included market places to trade bitcoin, mining hardware to...

Qatar Exchange breaks rally, down 0.22pc 09 Apr 2014 - 01:28 am

Doha: Qatar Exchange snapped a 10-day rally yesterday when trading closed at 12,189.69 points, down 27.06 points, or 0.22 percent, from the previous...

Special offers from Ritz-Carlton for Qatar spring holidays 09 Apr 2014 - 01:23 am

Manama: The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa recently released special offers on its villas coinciding with Qatar spring holidays. Set amidst lush gardens...

Stéphane Michel to head TOTAL’s Mena E&P division 09 Apr 2014 - 01:23 am

DOHA: Integrated energy giant ‘TOTAL’ has announced that the North Africa Division of its Exploration and Production (E&P) activities has been transferred to...

QE extends rally, highest close since June 2008 08 Apr 2014 - 05:05 am

DOHA: Qatar Exchange index rose 1 percent yesterday to end at 12,217 points, its highest close since June 2008, as blue-chip stocks led...

Qatar, Portugal to boost trade 08 Apr 2014 - 04:04 am

The Minister of Economy and Commerce, H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani and the Deputy Prime Minister of Portugal,...