Business

Oman’s non-oil exports surge to OMR6.7bn in 2025 22 Feb 2026 - 09:39 am

Muscat: Non-oil exports in Oman rose during 2025 to almost OMR6.7bn, compared to OMR6.2bn in 2024, recording an increase of 7.5%. The Oman’s...

Brent settles higher, posts weekly gain on Iran–US jitters 22 Feb 2026 - 09:38 am

Doha, Qatar: Brent crude prices rose on Friday as investors worried about potential US military action, with President Donald Trump pressing Iran to...

2026 begins strong as realty deal value climbs to QR1.732bn 22 Feb 2026 - 09:36 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate sector stepped into 2026 with renewed momentum, delivering a confident and encouraging start to the year. With total...

Multiple factors behind the rise in Japanese bond yields: QNB 21 Feb 2026 - 01:24 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) attributed the rise in long-term Japanese government bond yields to several factors, most notably a structural shift...

US stock indexes close higher 21 Feb 2026 - 09:21 am

New York: Major indexes on Wall Street closed higher at the end of the trading session. The S&P 500 index rose by 48.41...

Ramadan reinforces gold market momentum in Qatar despite record global prices: report 20 Feb 2026 - 03:31 pm

Doha, Qatar: The holy month of Ramadan continues to consolidate its position as a peak season for the gold market in Qatar, despite...

QNB Group appoints Achraf Hakimi as Global Brand Ambassador 20 Feb 2026 - 12:13 pm

Doha: QNB Group has announced international football star Achraf Hakimi (pictured) as its new Global Brand Ambassador, marking the start of the partnership...

Qatar accelerates AI adoption as emerging organisations surge by 10 percentage points 20 Feb 2026 - 12:12 pm

Doha: Qatar is demonstrating significant momentum in artificial intelligence advancement within the GCC, recording a remarkable AI maturation shift according to a comprehensive...

Qatar’s Industrial Production Index increases by 2% in December 20 Feb 2026 - 12:11 pm

DOHA: The National Planning Council (NPC) has released the new Monthly Industrial Production Index (IPI) of December 2025, calculated using 2018 as base...

Real estate trading volume exceeds QR403m last week 20 Feb 2026 - 12:11 pm

Doha: The volume of real estate trading in sales contracts at the Department of Real Estate Registration at the Ministry of Justice during...

Residential stock surpasses 404,600 units as nearly 1,975 homes delivered in H2 2025 20 Feb 2026 - 12:08 pm

DOHA: Qatar’s total residential stock reached 404,612 units by the end of second half (H2) of last year, including 255,959 apartments and 148,653...

TotalEnergies appoints Antoine Delafargue as Country Chair and Managing Director for Exploration and Production in Qatar 19 Feb 2026 - 09:25 am

Doha, Qatar: TotalEnergies is pleased to announce the appointment of Antoine Delafargue (pictured) as Managing Director of TotalEnergies EP Qatar and Country Chair,...

Qatar CPI rises 2.28% YoY in January 19 Feb 2026 - 09:24 am

Doha, Qatar: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the State of Qatar recorded 109.90points in January 2026, marking a decrease of 2.22 percent...

Qatar banking sector loans expand by 6.6% in December 19 Feb 2026 - 09:21 am

Doha, Qatar: The banking sector loans expanded by 6.6 percent in December last year versus financial year 2024, compared to a growth of...

U.S. dollar ticks up 18 Feb 2026 - 11:30 pm

NEW YORK:The U.S. dollar increased in late trading on Wednesday. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, went up...

S’hail Shipping reports strong performance at 9th AGM, declares 7% cash dividend 18 Feb 2026 - 09:32 am

Doha, Qatar: S’hail Shipping successfully convened its 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Tio Sea Resort in Al Khor, where the company highlighted...

Minister Al-Kaabi hosts farewell reception honouring QatarEnergy’s Executive Vice President for Finance and Planning 18 Feb 2026 - 09:30 am

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, H E Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, hosted a special...

Milaha’s Ordinary General Assembly Meeting approves to distribute cash dividend of 45% of nominal share value 18 Feb 2026 - 09:29 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Navigation (“Milaha”) held its Annual Ordinary General Assembly Meeting virtually via “Zoom”, yesterday, at the Company’s headquarters, during which the...