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Qatari delegation takes part in Arab Chambers Union meet 20 Mar 2016 - 02:14 am

The Qatari delegation led by QC Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani (second right) at the conference. DOHA: Qatar Chamber...

RJTC buys 11 new Tadano cranes amid demand 20 Mar 2016 - 02:12 am

Officials handing over the keys. DOHA: Road Junction & Transport Company (RJTC), a subsidiary of Jassim Transport & Stevedoring Kuwait and a major...

Commercial Bank launches Enterprise Mobile Banking App for SMEs 20 Mar 2016 - 02:11 am

DOHA: Commercial Bank has announced its industry-first innovation allowing small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) customers to manage their most frequent banking transactions, anytime,...

Structural reforms key to boosting Europe’s growth: QNB 20 Mar 2016 - 02:02 am

DOHA: Monetary policy has done much of the heavy lifting for Europe’s economy during its intermittent recovery from 2009, but, going forward, a...

QNB receives ‘Best Retail Bank in Qatar’ award from The Asian Banker magazine 20 Mar 2016 - 02:01 am

Officials pose for a group picture. DOHA: QNB has been recognised as the “Best Retail Bank in Qatar” by the Asian Banker Magazine....

QSTec production facility to roll out by year-end 20 Mar 2016 - 01:59 am

Khalid K Al Hajri, QSTec’s Chairman and CEO, during a press conference held at QSTec’s building yesterday. Pic: Baher Amin By Sachin Kumar ...

QFCA clarifies on ‘integration’ issue 20 Mar 2016 - 01:58 am

DOHA: In response to an article published by The Peninsula entitled: “QFC to be integrated with QCB and SJC” on 7 February 2016,...

QIB recognised as ‘Best Islamic Bank in Qatar’ 20 Mar 2016 - 01:58 am

DOHA: Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading Islamic Bank, has been recognised by the Islamic Finance News for being the ‘Best Islamic Bank...

Doha to host MEEA meet 19 Mar 2016 - 01:06 am

DOHA: The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies will host the 15th International Conference for the Middle East Economists Association (MEEA) from March 23...

Qatar Exchange index up 39.53 points past trading week 18 Mar 2016 - 02:08 am

DOHA: Qatar Exchange’s (QE) benchmark index gained 39.53 points, or 0.38 percent, during the last trading week when the bourse closed yesterday at...

Porsche unveils new variant of Macan 17 Mar 2016 - 12:35 am

Doha: Porsche is extending its compact SUV range with a new variant of the Macan (pictured). The new entry-level model features a four-cylinder...

Milaha’s AGM approves 50% cash dividend 17 Mar 2016 - 12:33 am

FROM LEFT: Milaha’s Board of Directors Member Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani, Chairman Sheikh Ali bin Jassim bin Mohammad Al...

National insurance firms underwrite most Qatari projects: Moody’s 17 Mar 2016 - 12:32 am

DOHA: Most project risks in Qatar’s insurance market are underwritten by the national companies. The country’s top six insurers enjoy significant market positions,...

Oil prices rise as producers agree to April meet in Doha 17 Mar 2016 - 12:31 am

London: Oil prices rebounded yesterday, as Qatar said producers from within and outside Opec would meet next month to discuss a freezing of...

Kalyan names Sonam as global brand ambassador 17 Mar 2016 - 12:29 am

DOHA: Kalyan Jewellers, the GCC’s trusted and leading jewelry brand, has signed Bollywood actress and popular style icon Sonam Kapoor as a global...

Call for gender diversity in corporate leadership 17 Mar 2016 - 12:28 am

Sheikha Hanadi bint Nasser Al Thani, Vice-Chairperson of NBK, Founder and Chairperson of Amwal and a member of the Board of Governors of...

QNB awarded ISO 9001:2008 from BSI 17 Mar 2016 - 12:27 am

The QNB team receiving ISO certificate from Jacqueline Lawson-Smith, Deputy British Ambassador to Qatar, at QNB’s headquarters in Doha. DOHA: QNB has been...