Business

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...

QFZA Chairman signs MoU with Lingang Special Area of Shanghai Free Trade Zone 07 Nov 2019 - 12:40 am

H E Ahmad Al Sayed, Minister of State and Chairman of QFZA, led a delegation from Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA) to the...

QCB Governor receives prestigious ‘Freedom of the City of London’ award 07 Nov 2019 - 12:40 am

DOHA: H E Sheikh Abdulla bin Saoud Al Thani, Governor of Qatar Central Bank received the ‘Freedom of the City of London’ award...

Investcorp and China Everbright announce enhanced collaboration for investments in China 07 Nov 2019 - 12:40 am

DOHA: Investcorp, a leading global provider and manager of alternative investment products, and China Everbright Limited, a leading Hong Kong based alternative investment...

Updated ICC incoterms to boost global trade: Al Hajri 07 Nov 2019 - 12:26 am

DOHA: Qatar Chamber Board Member and ICC Qatar General Secretary, Dr Khaled bin Klefeekh Al Hajri said that the ICC’s updated incoterms, which...

New Qatari graduates join HSBC 07 Nov 2019 - 12:26 am

DOHA: HSBC Qatar has welcomed this year’s intake of eleven young Qatari graduates who will join the business teams to start their new...

QIIB to hold meetings with potential investors in various countries 07 Nov 2019 - 12:26 am

QIIB, rated A2/A by Moody’s/Fitch (both stable) and the third largest listed Islamic bank in Qatar by total assets, appointed Standard Chartered Bank...

Minister Al Kuwari meets with Finland’s Minister 07 Nov 2019 - 12:26 am

H E Minister of Commerce and Industry Ali bin Ahmad Al Kuwari met yesterday with HE Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade...

Portfolio investments remain key drivers of GCC capital inflows 07 Nov 2019 - 12:26 am

Non-resident capital inflows to the Mena region are projected to rise from $165bn last year to $200bn in 2019 before moderating to $173bn...