Business

QCB's foreign reserves rise 4.36% in October 08 Nov 2024 - 09:58 pm

Doha, Qatar: International reserves and foreign currency liquidity at Qatar Central Bank increased by 4.36% in October, reaching QR 254.166 billion, compared to...

Gold prices rise after US Fed Rate cut 08 Nov 2024 - 09:49 pm

London: Gold prices inched higher on Friday, extending gains spurred by the US Federal Reserve's widely anticipated quarter-point rate cut. Spot gold rose...

Commercial Avenue to participate in Cityscape Global 2024 08 Nov 2024 - 11:12 am

DOHA: The Commercial Avenue, a Qatari company, is gearing up to participate in Cityscape Global 2024, which will be held in Riyadh from...

QC concludes CSR Arbitration Specialist Program 08 Nov 2024 - 11:11 am

DOHA: Qatar Chamber (QC) recently concluded a training program titled ‘Commercial Arbitration Specialist in the Corporate Social Responsibility Field,’ conducted for the first...

QFZ, QTerminals sign agreement for cooperation on Marsa Port Operations 08 Nov 2024 - 10:42 am

Doha: The Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) and QTerminals today signed a cooperation agreement that entrusts QTerminals Group as the official operator of...

MENA IPO outlook remains cautiously optimistic in Q3 2024 08 Nov 2024 - 10:28 am

DOHA: According to the EY MENA IPO Eye Q3 2024 report, listings in the MENA region marked a significant year-on-year (YoY) increase in...

‘Identifying key partners are crucial for Qatar’s ecosystem’ 08 Nov 2024 - 10:27 am

DOHA: Soaring business and investment projects in Qatar results in positive trajectory growth of the ecosystem as finding the right strategic startup to...

QFZ, Milaha sign new QR80m Yachts and Ships Yard agreement 08 Nov 2024 - 10:25 am

Doha: Qatar’s Marsa free zones maritime development port will soon become home to the newly-developed Milaha Yachts and Ships Yard following a landmark...

Minister Al Kaabi meets Libya’s Minister of Oil and Gas 08 Nov 2024 - 10:24 am

Minister of State for Energy Affairs, H E Saad Sherida Al Kaabi, met in Doha yesterday with the appointed Minister of Oil and...

Qatar Central Bank lowers rates 30 basis points 07 Nov 2024 - 11:04 pm

Doha: The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced today a reduction in its deposit interest rate (QCBDR) by 30 basis points to 4.90 percent,...

Nissan announces 9,000 job cuts, slashes sales forecast 07 Nov 2024 - 01:09 pm

Tokyo: Japanese automaker Nissan on Thursday announced 9,000 job cuts as it slashed its annual sales forecast, saying it was taking urgent measures...

Trend Vision One named industry leader in Network Detection and Response by G2 Grid 07 Nov 2024 - 10:25 am

DOHA: Trend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, announced that its flagship platform, Trend Vision One, has been ranked as a...

QCB Governor attends meeting of FSB Regional Consultative Group for MENA 07 Nov 2024 - 10:24 am

DOHA: QCB Governor Participates in the Meeting of the FSB Regional Consultative Group for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) H E...

Minister Al Kaabi concludes working visit to Tokyo 07 Nov 2024 - 10:22 am

The Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, H E Saad Sherida Al Kaabi, concluded a working visit...

Infrastructure expansion propels Qatar’s FM sector 07 Nov 2024 - 10:16 am

Doha: The Facility Management (FM) market is currently experiencing a growing demand, fueled by urbanization, infrastructure expansion, and economic diversification. According to the...

Finance Minister highlights progress made in NDS3 goals 07 Nov 2024 - 10:14 am

DOHA: Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari underscored that achieving the goals of Qatar’s National Development Strategy (NDS3) by...

Qatar’s banking sector assets rise 1.2% to QR2.026 trillion 07 Nov 2024 - 10:11 am

DOHA: Qatar’s banking sector witnessed a significant milestone in September 2024 with total assets increasing by 1.2% month-on-month (MoM) reaching QR2.026 trillion, according...

QCB grants sandbox entry approval to Ajyal FinTech Solutions 06 Nov 2024 - 05:56 pm

Doha: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has recently granted sandbox entry approval for Ajyal FinTech Solutions LLC (Wafir) in line with the third Financial...