Business / Qatar Business

QNB launches global customer programme 22 Jun 2014 - 08:39 am

DOHA: QNB will launch its Global Recognition Programme catering to QNB First premium customers today. The unique customer proposition will be launched by...

Maersk Oil honoured for environmental development 22 Jun 2014 - 08:39 am

DOHA: Maersk Oil Qatar (MOQ), the country’s largest offshore oilfield operator, has made great progress on environmental level with more than 90 percent...

Mitsubishi launches Ramadan offers 22 Jun 2014 - 08:38 am

Doha: Qatar Automobiles Company, the authorised distributor of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation in Qatar, has announced the...

Global demand to keep LNG prices high: QNB 22 Jun 2014 - 04:41 am

Doha: Qatar National Bank Group (QNB) said in its weekly report that the robust global demand on liquefied natural Gas (LNG) is likely...

RasGas showcases studies at WPC 21 Jun 2014 - 12:38 am

Hani Al Kharaz giving a presentation. Moscow: Three specialists from RasGas Company Limited (RasGas) showcased different studies conducted by RasGas delivering presentations on...

Energy sector reaffirms sustainability strategy 20 Jun 2014 - 12:22 am

Ministers, dignitaries and award winners at the ceremony. DOHA: H E Dr Mohamed bin Saleh Al Sada, the Minister of Energy and Industry,...

Barwa, Labregah agree on Barwa City share deal 20 Jun 2014 - 12:17 am

DOHA: Barwa Real Estate Company and Labregah Real Estate Company entered into a share sale and purchase agreement regarding the sale of Barwa...

Loans outpace deposits on global pick-up: QNB 19 Jun 2014 - 10:25 am

DOHA: The loan growth of banks in Qatar outpaced deposit growth in May. After posting a growth of 0.6 percent month-on-month (MoM) in...

Airline fares highest in 15 years 19 Jun 2014 - 10:20 am

Passengers check in for their flights at O’Hare International Airport yesterday in Chicago. US consumer prices increased in May by the largest amount...

Qatar top contributor to Kuwait FDI 19 Jun 2014 - 10:18 am

DOHA: With contributing a massive 65.6 percent of Kuwait’s total foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow into Kuwait, Qatar ranks top among all other...

Qatari tourists visiting Turkey up 19 Jun 2014 - 10:17 am

Doha: Turkey remains one of the most popular holiday destinations for Qataris as number of Qataris visiting Turkey increased by 46 percent during...

Vodafone Qatar revenue grows by 30pc 19 Jun 2014 - 04:41 am

Vodafone Qatar’s Chairman Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Thani Al Thani (centre) with other officials at the General Assembly. DOHA: Vodafone Qatar recorded a...

QE index rebounds, adds 70.96 points 19 Jun 2014 - 12:08 am

Doha: Qatar Exchange index gained 70.96 points, or 0.57 percent, yesterday to advance to 12,591.32 points from 12,520.36 on Tuesday. The volume of...

Qatar woos investors to logistic sector 18 Jun 2014 - 01:53 am

The Minister of Economy and Trade, H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim bin Mohamed Al Thani (centre); the Minister of Municipality and Urban...

RasGas delegation attends World Petroleum Congress 18 Jun 2014 - 01:52 am

H E Dr Mohamed bin Saleh Al Sada (second right), the Minister of Energy and Industry, with the RasGas team in Moscow. Doha:...

Alfardan Automobiles, QIB ink pact 18 Jun 2014 - 01:51 am

D Anand, General Manager, QIB’s Personal Banking Group and Mohammed Kandeel, Chief Operating Officer of Alfardan Group – Automotive Division after the pact....

Qapco unveils sustainability report 18 Jun 2014 - 01:51 am

Qapco, Vice-Chairman and CEO, Dr Mohammed Yousef Al Mulla (centre), with other employees after the release of the annual sustainability report. Doha: Qatar...

GDI bags QP’s QR1.27bn jack-up drilling rig contract 18 Jun 2014 - 01:46 am

DOHA: Gulf Drilling International Ltd QSC (GDI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Gulf International Services (GIS), announced that it has been awarded new...