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Nikkei, Topix end at record highs on earnings optimism 04 Jul 2024 - 06:13 pm

Tokyo: Tokyo's Nikkei and Topix stock indexes closed Thursday at all-time highs, as investors snapped up technology and exporter issues on hopes for...

Qatar Stock Exchange closes 0.2% higher 04 Jul 2024 - 04:39 pm

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Thursday's trading gaining 20.03 points (0.200 percent), reaching a level of 10,073 points. During the...

QIIB considers semi-annual dividend distribution for shareholders 04 Jul 2024 - 10:42 am

Doha, Qatar: The Board of Directors of Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) has announced plans to discuss the potential distribution of semi-annual dividends...

MCIT calls for participation in ‘World Summit Awards 2024’ competition 04 Jul 2024 - 10:39 am

Doha: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has announced applications opening to participate in the World Summit Awards 2024 (WSA 2024)...

UN Tourism to foster ecosystem of women entrepreneurs in Qatar, Mideast 04 Jul 2024 - 09:58 am

Doha, Qatar: The second edition of the Women in Tech Startup Competition is underway to strengthen the ecosystem of businesswomen in tourism across...

Great Place to Work Middle East reveals ‘Best Workplaces in Media, Advertising and Marketing’ 04 Jul 2024 - 09:48 am

Doha, Qatar: Great Place to Work, a global research, training and consultancy firm that recognises the Best Workplaces in over 60 countries worldwide...

Turkish exports achieve more than $125 billion in first half of 2024 03 Jul 2024 - 11:19 pm

Ankara: The total value of Turkish exports increased during the first half of this year, reaching $125.4 billion, an increase of 2 percent,...

Putin, Xi vie for influence at Central Asian summit 03 Jul 2024 - 06:08 pm

Astana: The leaders of Russia and China were in Kazakhstan on Wednesday for a regional summit, seeking to harden anti-Western alliances and press...

'Business Continuity programmes essential to enhance business resilience' 03 Jul 2024 - 10:29 am

Doha, Qatar: PwC Middle East in Qatar held a Business Continuity Management workshop, at the Pullman Doha hotel, with more than 50 attendees...

QIB announces ‘Summer Rewards’ for Mastercard cardholders 03 Jul 2024 - 10:29 am

Doha: Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading digital bank, has launched its Summer Spends campaign that offers Mastercard Credit and Debit cardholders the...

QC hosts legal work team of FGCC Chambers 03 Jul 2024 - 10:28 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Chamber (QC) recently hosted the meeting of the legal work team of the federation of GCC chambers, which was...

MoCI hosts third meeting for GCC Patent Committee 03 Jul 2024 - 10:20 am

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), hosted the third meeting for the Patent Committee...

Qatar’s swift digital development creates ideal market for innovative tech solutions 03 Jul 2024 - 10:13 am

Doha, Qatar: The rapidly enhancing digital solutions and robust e-commerce presence in Qatar ensure that the food market is on an upward positive...

Techno Q’s listing on Qatar Stock Exchange's venture market ‘blazing a trail for next generation' 03 Jul 2024 - 10:06 am

Doha: The regional Systems Integrator begins its first working week as a publicly owned entity and claims its position as the fourth Qatari...

Huawei showcases 5G-A, AI integration at MWC Shanghai 2024 03 Jul 2024 - 10:04 am

Doha: Huawei made a significant impact at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2024, highlighting its advancements in 5G-Advanced (5G-A) technology and artificial...

Fitch affirms Commercial Bank’s rating at ‘A’ with stable outlook 03 Jul 2024 - 10:02 am

Doha: Fitch Ratings has affirmed Commercial Bank’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘A’ with a Stable Outlook. Fitch has also affirmed the...

Qatar, Yemen review bilateral ties 03 Jul 2024 - 10:00 am

Minister of Finance, H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with his counterpart, Minister of Finance of the Republic of Yemen, H...

Tesla sales fall for second straight quarter despite price cuts 02 Jul 2024 - 04:42 pm

Detroit: Tesla's global sales fell for the second straight quarter despite price cuts and low-interest financing offers, another sign of weaking demand for...