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‘Regional de-escalation efforts bolster QSE performance’ 07 Aug 2026 - 09:08 am

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed the week up 1.93 percent, gaining 191.56 points from last week’s close to settle at...

Significant increase in compliance as tax return filing rate reaches 90% for 2025 07 Aug 2026 - 09:07 am

DOHA: The General Tax Authority (GTA) announced that the taxpayer compliance rate for filing tax returns for the 2025 tax year reached 90%,...

Commerce Minister visits second edition of ‘Blending with Nature’ 07 Aug 2026 - 09:06 am

The Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, visited the second edition of the ‘Blending...

Oil Prices dip as traders anticipate Middle-East developments 06 Aug 2026 - 11:32 pm

New York: Oil prices rose today as markets awaited the outcome of efforts to ease tensions in the region and the prospects for...

Gold price in Qatari market rises by 5.40 % this week 06 Aug 2026 - 10:40 pm

Doha, Qatar: The price of goldin the Qatari market increased by 5.40% during the current week, reaching $4262.84000 per ounce, according to data...

11 Qatar-based CEOs named among Forbes Middle East's Top 100 06 Aug 2026 - 07:36 pm

Doha, Qatar:Eleven chief executives leading Qatar-based organisations were named in Forbes Middle East's Top 100 CEOs 2026 ranking, highlighting the country's growing influence...

Qatar Stock Exchange index closes 0.68 percent lower 06 Aug 2026 - 03:44 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Thursday's trading session lower by 69.57 points, or 0.68 percent, reaching 10,112.25 points. A...

Gold prices rise 1 percent 06 Aug 2026 - 10:45 am

Singapore: Gold prices rose 1% on Thursday for the fourth consecutive session, reaching their highest level in seven weeks, supported by a weaker...

Qatar banking sector assets remain steady at QR2.2 trillion in June 06 Aug 2026 - 09:30 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s banking sector remained resilient in June 2026, with total assets holding steady at QR2.197 trillion, according to QNB’s latest monthly...

World braces for new wave of food price surges due to Middle East, Ukraine wars, FAO warns 05 Aug 2026 - 09:39 pm

Rome: The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned Wednesday that the world is bracing for a new wave of food price...

Disney signs deal to let TikTok users add film extracts 05 Aug 2026 - 04:55 pm

Paris, France: The Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday that it had signed a deal with TikTok allowing users of the hugely popular video...

Oman oil price drops 05 Aug 2026 - 03:52 pm

Muscat: The official price of Oman crude oil for October delivery dropped on Wednesday by USD 4.35 to USD 79.16 per barrel, compared...

Dollar near 6-week low, Yen steadies 05 Aug 2026 - 09:38 am

Singapore: The US dollar held near six-week lows on Wednesday as currency markets awaited further developments after pressure on the Japanese yen eased....

Samsung celebrates first sale of latest Galaxy Z Fold8 Series, 05 Aug 2026 - 09:23 am

Doha, Qatar: Samsung successfully celebrated the First Sale Ceremony of its latest Galaxy Z Fold8 Series and wearables at Safari Abu Hamour, marking...

Producer Price Index jumps 14.32% in May 2026 amid regional disruptions 05 Aug 2026 - 09:21 am

Doha, Qatar: Despite unprecedented regional escalations, disruptions to trade routes and exports, increased logistics and insurance costs, and wider pressures on global supply...

Consumer Price Index rises 2.21% Y-o-Y in June 2026 05 Aug 2026 - 09:10 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar continues to demonstrate economic resilience and stability despite an exceptionally challenging regional environment that has disrupted trade routes, increased transportation...