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Oil edges down amid uncertainty over US-Iran strikes 03 Sep 2026 - 09:34 am

Singapore: Oil prices edged lower on Thursday as investors weighed the uncertainty of renewed military strikes between the US and Iran. Brent crude...

Al Faisal Holding enters partnership with BKN301 to advance FinTech and digital banking 03 Sep 2026 - 09:13 am

Doha, Qatar: Al Faisal Holding, one of the largest and most diversified private sector groups in Qatar and the region, has entered a...

QFC, AlRayan Bank sign MoU to boost Islamic finance and capital markets 03 Sep 2026 - 09:05 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business center, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AlRayan Bank, one...

Qatar’s fintech to cross QR7bn, growing 16% annually through 2034 03 Sep 2026 - 08:53 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s financial technology market is experiencing rapid expansion, fueled by widespread digital adoption, robust infrastructure, and aggressive regulatory support. According to...

U.S. dollar ticks down 02 Sep 2026 - 10:38 pm

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

Uber says laying off 'about 10%' of workforce worldwide 02 Sep 2026 - 07:47 pm

Washington: Ride-hailing giant Uber will be laying off around 10 percent of its staff as part of "significant organizational changes," CEO Dara Khosrowshahi...

QSE index closes lower 02 Sep 2026 - 05:56 pm

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed 101.52 points lower on Wednesday, down 1.03%, to settle at 9,751.31 points. Trading volume reached...

Qatar Airways signs memorandum of understanding with Priority Pass to offer beyond business members enhanced airport lounge benefits 02 Sep 2026 - 03:03 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways has entered a Memorandum of Understanding with Priority Pass, the world’s largest independent airport lounge and travel experiences programme,...

GWC Group strengthens cold chain supply into Qatar through Oman frozen bulk vessel operations 02 Sep 2026 - 10:01 am

Doha, Qatar: Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC Group), one of the region’s leading logistics groups providing cross-border and integrated logistics solutions, has completed one...

Oil prices climb as renewed US-Iran strikes fuel supply fears 02 Sep 2026 - 09:51 am

Singapore: Oil prices rose nearly 1% in early Asian trading on Wednesday, extending sharp gains from the previous session, as renewed US-Iran hostilities...

Qatar ports record strong growth in bulk cargo, livestock handling in August 02 Sep 2026 - 09:27 am

Doha, Qatar: Hamad, Ruwais and Doha ports witnessed an increase in handling of bulk cargo and livestock in August this year compared to...

Minister of Finance meets Canadian counterpart, Argentinian Minister of Economy 02 Sep 2026 - 12:06 am

Washington: Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met separately with Minister of Finance and National Revenue of Canada HE Francois-Philippe...

Mwani Qatar: Nearly 120,000 tons of bulk cargo handled in August 01 Sep 2026 - 09:36 pm

Doha, Qatar:Mwani Qatar received approximately 120,000 tons of bulk cargo in August, a 168 percent increase compared with July. In a post on...

QSE Index Closes Higher 01 Sep 2026 - 06:05 pm

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed higher on Tuesday, gaining 45.98 points, or 0.47percent, reaching 9,852.83 points. A total of 125,485,437...

QSE index rises 0.17 percent at market open 01 Sep 2026 - 11:09 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index rose 0.17% at the opening of Tuesday's trading session, gaining 16.53 points from the previous...

QCB enables direct QA-RTGS access for Payment Service Providers 01 Sep 2026 - 11:04 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has enabled payment service providers to open accounts with the central bank and gain direct access to...

QC explores strengthening economic and investment cooperation with Ecuador 01 Sep 2026 - 09:57 am

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC), Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, received yesterday, at the Chamber’s headquarters, Deputy Minister...

Qatar participates in opening session of UNCTAD Investment Commission 01 Sep 2026 - 09:56 am

Geneva: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva H E Dr. Hend Abdulrahman Al-Muftah participated yesterday...