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Residential market remains ‘most stable’ in Qatar 21 Oct 2023 - 09:00 am

Doha, Qatar:The residential sector continues to remain the “most stable” in Qatar’s realty market, explained industry sources. Given the rise in interest rates...

Pakistan is world’s second-best stock market as key index rises 20 Oct 2023 - 04:23 pm

Pakistan’s key stock gauge rose to a six-year high on Friday amid optimism that the strengthening currency may help ease inflationary pressures. The...

Real estate trading volume reaches QR1.037bn in September 20 Oct 2023 - 11:26 am

Doha, Qatar: The volume of real estate trading in sale contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice...

Visa prepares GCC to meet growing demand for flexible payments 20 Oct 2023 - 11:21 am

As consumer interest in installment payment options continue to grow, Visa has announced its plans to introduce the Visa Installment Solution (VIS) in...

Construction, interior design industries converge at Big 5 Construct and Index Design Qatar trade fairs 20 Oct 2023 - 11:16 am

Doha, Qatar: The 2023 editions of internationally recognised events Big 5 Construct Qatar and Index Design Qatar return to the Doha Exhibition &...

MENA banking sector witnesses 30% surge in net profits 20 Oct 2023 - 11:10 am

Doha, Qatar: The region experienced a remarkable year on year (YoY) growth with a 30% surge in net profits and a 12.2% increase...

Market maker enabled QSE to maintain cohesion 20 Oct 2023 - 11:10 am

Doha, Qatar:The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index ended this week’s trading, down by 3.15 percent, losing 318.35 points, compared to the end of...

QCB issues treasury bills worth QR500m 20 Oct 2023 - 11:09 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) issued today treasury bills worth QR500m due on October 26, at an interest rate of 5.7550 percent....

Land transport sector conducts 1,984 transactions in Q3 20 Oct 2023 - 11:07 am

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has conducted 1,984 transactions through its Land Transport Sector in the third quarter (Q3) of this...

Kakao Exec arrested for stock manipulation in K-Pop takeover 19 Oct 2023 - 10:03 am

South Korean authorities arrested a senior Kakao Corp. executive for alleged stock price manipulation connected to a high-profile bidding war over K-pop agency...

Woqod achieves QR712m net profit for nine months 19 Oct 2023 - 09:24 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Fuel Company, hereinafter referred to as (Woqod) or “Woqod Group” or “the Group”, with the code name “QFLS” on Qatar...

Qatar ranks 9th in Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index 19 Oct 2023 - 09:22 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has been ranked ninth in electric vehicle readiness according to a latest report on global Electric Vehicle (EV) mobility. The...

Milaha reports QR870m net profit for nine months 19 Oct 2023 - 09:22 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Navigation Q.P.S.C. (“Milaha”) yesterday announced its financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Milaha reported QR870m in...

QICCA examines claims of subcontractors 19 Oct 2023 - 09:21 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar International Centre for Conciliation & Arbitration (QICCA) at Qatar Chamber hosted a seminar titled ‘How Subcontractors Can Advance Their...

GWC secures top 10 spot in Forbes’ Middle East Sustainability Leaders list 19 Oct 2023 - 09:18 am

Doha, Qatar: GWC achieved a remarkable milestone by securing a top 10 position in Forbes ‘Top 100 Middle East’s Sustainability Leaders’ in the...

Commercial Bank introduces Visual Telephone Banking in Qatar 19 Oct 2023 - 09:09 am

Doha, Qatar:Commercial Bank, a leader in innovative digital banking in Qatar, has launched Visual Telephone Banking to empower the customer’s banking journey. Visual...

QFC and NUS forge strategic partnership 19 Oct 2023 - 09:08 am

Doha, Qatar:The Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFCA), the legal and tax arm of the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and...

ICIF explores Islamic values based solutions for more sustainable economies 19 Oct 2023 - 09:06 am

Doha, Qatar: The 6th International Conference on Islamic Finance (ICIF) explored Islamic values-based solutions for more sustainable economies. Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU)...