Business

Qatar Central Bank says foreign exchange reserves rise 2.21% Year-on-Year 08 Apr 2026 - 05:19 pm

Doha: International reserves and foreign currency liquidity at Qatar Central Bank (QCB) rose by 2.21% year-on-year in March, reaching QAR 261.972 billion, compared...

QNB net profit surges 2% to QR4.33bn in Q1 2026 08 Apr 2026 - 05:13 pm

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, announced its results for the three months...

QSE index rises 3.24% at start of trading 08 Apr 2026 - 05:09 pm

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index opened higher on Wednesday, gaining 333.04 points, or 3.24%, to reach 10,618 points, compared to...

Qatar Financial Centre records 57% year-on-year growth in firm registrations 08 Apr 2026 - 03:37 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) announced the addition of more than 800 new firms to its business platform from January to...

IMF: Mideast conflict will lead to higher inflation 08 Apr 2026 - 09:21 am

Washington: Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva said that the war in the Middle East will lead to higher...

QC food security committee discusses facilitating flow of goods into Qatar 08 Apr 2026 - 09:20 am

Doha, Qatar: The Food Security and Environment Committee of Qatar Chamber (QC) held a meeting yesterday chaired by Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Obaidli, QC...

Japan passes record $767 billion budget to support economy 07 Apr 2026 - 02:56 pm

Tokyo, Japan: Japan's parliament on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, approved a record JPY 122.31 trillion ($767 billion) budget for the fiscal year through...

Italy's ENI announces gas discovery off Egypt coast 07 Apr 2026 - 02:39 pm

Cairo, Egypt: Egypt and Italian energy giant ENI announced on Tuesday, April 7, 2026,a "significant" natural gas discovery off Egypt's Mediterranean coast, as...

How to find the best Qatar discounts without wasting time or money 07 Apr 2026 - 12:20 pm

In Qatar, a discount is not always a real saving. Most shoppers have had the same experience: you walk into a store, spot...

Qatar Stock Exchange Index opens higher 07 Apr 2026 - 11:21 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index opened higher on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, gaining 26.88 points, or 0.26%, to reach...

Strong performance in banks, industrials and transport lifts QSE index to 10,346 level 07 Apr 2026 - 09:40 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index surged 185.84 points or 1.83% to close at 10,346.22 points yesterday helped by interest from...

QSE index closes higher 06 Apr 2026 - 05:01 pm

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed higher on Monday, rising 185.84 points, or 1.83%, to 10,346.22 points. A total of 184,030,284...

Oil pares gains as shares rise in Tokyo, Seoul 06 Apr 2026 - 11:21 am

Tokyo: Oil prices pared gains Monday after a spike following fresh threats in the war in the Middle East, while Tokyo and Seoul...

QSE index opens higher 06 Apr 2026 - 11:15 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index opened higher on Monday, gaining 39.89 points, or 0.39%, to reach 10,200 points, compared...

QC’s Board of Directors discusses challenges faced by private sector 06 Apr 2026 - 09:47 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) Board of Directors held a meeting yesterday, chaired by Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani (pictured),...

Qatar’s banks post 7.9% growth in total assets with highest NPL provision coverage ratio 06 Apr 2026 - 09:42 am

Doha, Qatar: KPMG in Qatar has unveiled the 11th edition of its Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) listed banks’ results, offering a comprehensive analysis...

Invest Qatar hosts dialogue with international business community, reaffirms resilient business environment 06 Apr 2026 - 09:39 am

Doha, Qatar: Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, convened business leaders from Qatar’s international business community for a high-level Investor Dialogue,...

FIATA seminar examines global shipping risks 05 Apr 2026 - 09:56 am

Doha, Qatar: At the invitation of the Qatar Chamber (QC), the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) recently organised a webinar titled...