Business

‘Around 96% of all in-store digital payment in Qatar are contactless’ 21 Nov 2024 - 11:36 am

Doha, Qatar: Visa recognises the critical role SMEs play in Qatar’s economy and is committed to supporting their digital transformation to meet the...

Ahlibank partners with DHL Express Qatar to reduce carbon emissions 21 Nov 2024 - 11:34 am

Doha, Qatar: Ahlibank, a leading financial institution in Qatar, has announced a strategic partnership with DHL Express, the world’s premier logistics provider, to...

Huawei Watch D2 brings all-day blood pressure tracking to wearable tech 21 Nov 2024 - 11:31 am

Doha, Qatar: Huawei yesterday announced the availability of the Huawei Watch D2, Huawei’s first wrist-based ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) smartwatch . This...

Future of hydropower and its role in sustainable energy 21 Nov 2024 - 11:30 am

Doha, Qatar: Hydropower remains one of the most reliable and established sources of renewable energy, capable of addressing both the growing demand for...

Commercial Bank wins major accolade at Mastercard East Arabia Business Forum 21 Nov 2024 - 11:28 am

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank, a leader in innovative banking solutions in Qatar, has received a major accolade at Mastercard East Arabia Business Forum...

5th World Arbitration Conference concludes with series of important recommendations 21 Nov 2024 - 11:21 am

Doha, Qatar: The 5th World Conference on International Arbitration, held under the patronage of H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime...

Residential sales market sees upward trajectory in Qatar 21 Nov 2024 - 11:16 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s commitment to actively pursuing an economic diversification agenda has created several lucrative opportunities. The residential sales market in Qatar has...

‘QSTP enhances role as natural ecosystem for world-class tech-preneurs’ 20 Nov 2024 - 10:33 am

Doha: Creating an environment that delivers not only the resources essential for tech entrepreneurs to thrive but also the inspiration to spur continuous...

11th Gulf Quality Conference kicks off today 20 Nov 2024 - 10:29 am

Doha: Qatar Chamber (QC) hosted a press conference yesterday, to announce the launch of the 11th edition of the Gulf Quality Conference, organised...

Walmart sees higher-income shoppers as key to holiday sales growth 20 Nov 2024 - 10:28 am

Chicago: Walmart’s business continues to grow, and the nation’s largest retailer has higher-income consumers to thank for it. Shoppers from households earning more...

QSBC lauds Sri Lankan businesses at Hospitality Qatar 2024 20 Nov 2024 - 10:25 am

Doha: Sri Lankan businesses have made an impactful presence at the recently concluded Hospitality Qatar 2024. Sri Lankan businesses were supported by the...

Qatar elected as member of drafting committee for Diplomatic Conference to adopt Design Law Treaty 20 Nov 2024 - 10:20 am

Doha: As the Diplomatic Conference to conclude and adopt a Design Law Treaty kicks off in Riyadh from November 11 to 22, 2024,...

Canada inflation hovers at 2%, more rate cuts expected 20 Nov 2024 - 10:17 am

Ottawa: Canada’s inflation rate was two percent year-on-year in October, the country’s statistics agency said yesterday, a figure in line with the central...

Second edition of IDES set for Feb 4-5, 2025 20 Nov 2024 - 10:15 am

Doha: Core Info Consulting and Afaq Event Management announced the organization of the second edition of the Innovation in Digital Economy Summit (IDES),...

Easa Al Musleh to head ExxonMobil Research Qatar 20 Nov 2024 - 10:07 am

Doha: ExxonMobil has appointed Dr Easa Al Musleh (pictured) as the Research Director of ExxonMobil Research Qatar (EMRQ). Al Musleh succeeds Dr David...

ECB says Trump budget plans could fuel market tensions 20 Nov 2024 - 10:06 am

Frankfurt: The vice president of the European Central Bank said yesterday that Donalwd Trump's spending plans risked inflating the US government's budgetary deficit...

QFC Data Protection office achieves full membership in GPA 20 Nov 2024 - 10:03 am

Doha: The Data Protection Office (DPO) of Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business hub in the region, has been...

S&P affirms Commercial Bank’s rating at A-/Stable/A-2 20 Nov 2024 - 09:59 am

Doha: Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings has affirmed Commercial Bank’s issuer credit ratings at A-/A-2 with a stable outlook. According to S&P,...