Business

South Africa's inflation eases to 21-year low in 2025 21 Jan 2026 - 06:03 pm

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa's consumer price inflation for 2025 averaged 3.2 percent, the lowest annual rate in 21 years, according to data from Statistics...

Nvidia boss sees 'trillions' in AI spending ahead 21 Jan 2026 - 05:27 pm

Davos, Switzerland: The infrastructure to develop and power generative artificial intelligence models will require further "trillions" of dollars in investment, the head of...

QCB Governor takes part in panel discussion titled ‘Banking Accelerated’ 21 Jan 2026 - 10:51 am

Governor of the Qatar Central Bank (QCB),H E Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani, took part yesterday, in a panel discussion...

Ahlibank net profit surges 4.6% to QR932m in 2025 21 Jan 2026 - 10:49 am

Doha, Qatar: Ahli Bank (ABQK) announced a net profit of QR932m for the year ended 31 December 2025, reflecting an increase of 4.6%...

QNB Group becomes first and only bank in MEA in 2026 to surpass $10bn in brand value 21 Jan 2026 - 10:49 am

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has become the first bank in the region...

Commercial Bank launches CB Multicurrency Mastercard Platinum Prepaid Card 21 Jan 2026 - 10:48 am

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank launched CB Multi, a unique and fully digital Multicurrency Mastercard Platinum Prepaid Card, across Qatar. The new payment product...

GWC reports QR120m net profit in 2025 21 Jan 2026 - 10:43 am

Doha, Qatar: Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC), one of the leading logistics providers in the region, has announced its financial results for the year...

QIA, Goldman Sachs sign MoU to expand partnership 21 Jan 2026 - 10:40 am

Doha: Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Goldman Sachs Asset Management (Goldman Sachs) yesterday announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to...

World stocks sink, gold hits high on escalating trade war fears 20 Jan 2026 - 08:30 pm

London: World stock markets lost ground on Tuesday, while precious metals hit fresh peaks on fears of a US-EU trade war fuelled by...

Gold hits record high 20 Jan 2026 - 07:42 pm

Singapore: Goldtraded near record highs on Tuesday, as US President Donald Trump's threats to acquire Greenland soured global sentiment and sparked a rush...

QIA, Goldman Sachs sign MoU to expand strategic partnership with $25billion investment target 20 Jan 2026 - 07:31 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Goldman Sachs Asset Management signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand their strategic partnership and enhance...

Nakilat profits rise 3.1% in 2025 YoY 20 Jan 2026 - 07:11 pm

Doha: Qatar Gas Transport Company Ltd. (Nakilat) earnings release showed today that its net income for the year ending December31, 2025, grew 3.1...

UK drugs giant AstraZeneca says US listing starts February 20 Jan 2026 - 02:00 pm

London: British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca on Tuesday said trading of its shares on the New York Stock Exchange will start from February, in...

‘DIMDEX enhances Qatar’s position as regional hub for specialised exhibitions’ 20 Jan 2026 - 09:46 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber participates in the ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026), being held under...

Fourth Arab Innovation and Investment Forum opens 20 Jan 2026 - 09:44 am

Cairo: The fourth edition of the Arab Innovation and Investment Forum kicked off yesterday at the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo,...

Capital Intelligence affirms Qatar ratings with stable outlook 20 Jan 2026 - 09:30 am

Doha, Qatar: The Capital Intelligence Ratings (CI Ratings or CI), a global credit rating agency recently announced that it has affirmed the Long-Term...