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QIIB wins two prestigious awards 10 Nov 2019 - 08:31 am

Doha: QIIB received the prestigious ‘Strongest Islamic Retail Bank’ and the ‘Most Innovative Islamic Retail Bank in Qatar Awards 2019’, granted annually by...

QNB bags ‘Best Biometrics Initiative’ Award from The Asian Banker 10 Nov 2019 - 08:29 am

Doha: QNB, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, was awarded the “Best Biometrics Initiative, Application or Program in Qatar”...

Qatar Chamber discusses enhancing investment, trade ties with Russia 10 Nov 2019 - 08:27 am

Doha: Qatar Chamber First Vice-Chairman Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al Kuwari met with Arbi Abubakarov the Deputy Chairman of Committee for External...

World’s best business incubators, accelerators awarded in Doha 10 Nov 2019 - 08:24 am

Doha: Six winners of the fifth World Benchmark Study by Stockholm-based UBI Global were awarded at the World Incubation Summit (WIS) 2019 which...

QIB named ‘Best Digital Bank in Qatar’ by The Asian Banker 10 Nov 2019 - 08:22 am

Doha: Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) was recently awarded by The Asian Banker as the Best Digital Bank in Qatar. The award recognises the...

World Bank's regional chief raises alarm on Lebanese economy 08 Nov 2019 - 07:22 pm

BEIRUT: The World Bank's regional director on Friday urged Lebanon to form a new Cabinet "within a week" to prevent further degradation and...

Remember, remember the 8th of November: Indians recall cash ban 08 Nov 2019 - 07:22 pm

#DemonetisationDisaster was among the top trends worldwide on Twitter Friday, the third anniversary of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ban on high-value currency...

Japanese automaker Honda cuts profit outlook as sales slip 08 Nov 2019 - 12:06 pm

TOKYO: Honda has become the latest automaker to report weaker earnings as global demand softens. The company said Friday that its profit in...

Alibaba sets eyes on $15 bn Hong Kong listing: report 08 Nov 2019 - 12:06 pm

Hong Kong: Chinese online retail titan Alibaba is hoping to raise up to $15 billion in a Hong Kong IPO, a report said...

QSE index gained 85.59 points last week 08 Nov 2019 - 06:54 am

DOHA: Qatar Stock Exchange’s (QSE) benchmark index gained 85.59 points, or 0.84 percent, last week when the bourse closed yesterday at 10,274.56 points....

Climate finance climbs but 'tectonic' shift urged to meet needs 07 Nov 2019 - 08:24 pm

BARCELONA: Finance for measures to cut climate-changing emissions and adapt to a hotter planet has grown to more than half a trillion dollars...

Getting better? More women in tech but not at the top 07 Nov 2019 - 08:24 pm

LISBON: Technology firms are hiring more women and narrowing the gender gap, a poll by Europe's largest technology conference found on Wednesday, but...

In major reshuffle, Jordan PM moves to push IMF-led economic reforms 07 Nov 2019 - 07:30 pm

AMMAN: Jordan's prime minister reshuffled much of his cabinet on Thursday, appointing a former palace adviser as finance minister as he pursues efforts...

How plaintiff lawyers help corporate America keep its secrets 07 Nov 2019 - 05:02 pm

LOS ANGELES: Paula Lawlor was sifting through piles of internal General Motors Co documents in a hotel room outside of Los Angeles when...

Hotel occupancy rises on falling room rates 07 Nov 2019 - 08:52 am

Qatar’s hospitality sector has posted a strong performance in August with hotels witnessing a significant rise in their occupancy rates, helped by a...

Doha Bank appoints Gudni Stiholt Adalsteinsson as Chief Treasury & Investment Officer 07 Nov 2019 - 12:40 am

As part of Doha Bank’s wider strategy to bring professionals with extensive international experience and expertise to the firm in order to facilitate...