Business

Qatar’s IPI surges 5.5% YoY in January 22 Mar 2024 - 11:28 am

Doha, Qatar: The Industrial Production index (IPI) in January 2024 reached 108.7 points, an increase of 4.0 percent compared to December 2023 and...

GCC telcos explore technology to expand business and diversify revenue streams 22 Mar 2024 - 11:26 am

Doha, Qatar: Telecommunication companies (telcos) in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are looking for new ways to expand their businesses as technology firms...

Ezdan posts net profit of QR99.7m in 2023 22 Mar 2024 - 11:25 am

Doha, Qatar: The Board of Directors of Ezdan Holding Group has convened yesterday and ratified the annual financial statements for the year ended...

Digitisation key driver for Qatar’s construction sector 22 Mar 2024 - 11:21 am

Doha, Qatar: As economies recover and infrastructure projects surge in Qatar, the demand drives the construction market towards an upward trajectory of growth....

Swiss central bank makes a surprise cut to its key interest rate as others hold steady 21 Mar 2024 - 02:01 pm

Geneva: The Swiss National Bank said Thursday that it is trimming its key interest rate, a surprise move that makes Switzerland the first...

HSBC welcomes more Qatari graduates 21 Mar 2024 - 10:04 am

Doha, Qatar: HSBC Qatar welcomed thirty-three Qatari sponsored students to its Sponsorship Programme in its latest recruitment cycle as part of its ongoing...

Domasco introduces stylish GAC Motor M8 21 Mar 2024 - 09:37 am

Doha, Qatar: Responding to the increasing demand and growing popularity of GAC Motor in Qatar, Doha Marketing Services Company (Domasco) has announced the...

TotalEnergies Qatar Al Reyada seminar discusses energy sector’s evolving trends 21 Mar 2024 - 09:35 am

Doha, Qatar: The Al Reyada Energy Seminar 2024, organized by TotalEnergies Qatar, successfully wrapped up in February 2024. Themed “The Dynamics within the...

Qatar among top 10 LNG exporters in February 2024 21 Mar 2024 - 09:23 am

Doha, Qatar: Between January and February 2024, global LNG exports grew by 4% (2.74 million tonnes) y-o-y to 71.45 million tonnes (Mt), driven...

Social media company Reddit rides high in IPO 21 Mar 2024 - 01:55 am

New York: The Reddit social network said Wednesday it had priced at the top of its expected range ahead of going public on...

Qatar Central Bank maintains current interest rates 20 Mar 2024 - 10:48 pm

Doha: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has maintained the current interest rates for deposit (QCBDR), lending (QCBLR) and repo (QCBRR), according to a QCB...

Qatar chamber receives invitation for 7th China International Import Expo 20 Mar 2024 - 05:16 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber received an invitation to participate in the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE), scheduled to take place in Shanghai...

Chinese internet giant Tencent posts lowest annual profit since 2019 20 Mar 2024 - 04:19 pm

Beijing, China: Chinese internet gianttencenton Wednesday posted its lowest annual profit since 2019, despite slight improvements recently in China's economy and a more...

Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas welcomes Andre Borg as General Manager 20 Mar 2024 - 09:42 am

Doha, Qatar: Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas recently announced the appointment of Andre Borg (pictured) as the new General Manager of the...

Invest Qatar showcases real estate investment opportunities at MIPIM 2024 20 Mar 2024 - 09:37 am

Doha, Qatar: The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar) organised the Qatar Pavilion, for the second consecutive year, at MIPIM 2024, the world’s...

QUBF pioneers trade relations in technology and innovation 20 Mar 2024 - 09:25 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar-Ukraine Business Forum (QUBF) fosters trade and bilateral ties between the two nations across diverse sectors including tech and innovation. In...

Qatar’s tourism sector witnesses robust growth 20 Mar 2024 - 09:15 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has attracted visitors from across the region with travellers from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries making up 53 percent of...