Business

Qatar Investment Authority to invest approx $1bln in India’s largest retailer, Reliance Retail 23 Aug 2023 - 03:05 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has announced today an investment of Rs8,278 crore (approximately $1bln) into Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL), a...

UK energy regulator fines US bank over WhatsApp messages 23 Aug 2023 - 01:06 pm

London: UK energy regulator Ofgem on Wednesday fined US banking giant Morgan Stanley more than £5 million ($6.3 million) for failing to record...

Hospitality sector registers steady growth, rise in revenue 23 Aug 2023 - 08:45 am

Doha, Qatar:Qatar’s hospitality sector witnessed growth in annual revenues in June 2023 as the country saw a rise in visitors and guests. The...

QSE launches ‘Covered Short Selling and Securities Lending & Borrowing’ activities 23 Aug 2023 - 08:42 am

Doha, Qatar:As part of the initiatives aimed at developing market mechanisms and enhancing liquidity, and through fruitful cooperation between the Qatar Financial Markets...

Qatar’s industrial investment market on positive growth trajectory 23 Aug 2023 - 08:39 am

Doha, Qatar: The country witnessed a solid second quarter in the Industrial Production Index, which stood at 99.7, signaling an increase of 1...

Qatar Society of Engineers announces second discussion panel of 'Facility Management Forum' 23 Aug 2023 - 08:37 am

Doha, Qatar:Qatar Society of Engineers proudly announces the upcoming installment of the Facility Management Forum’s second discussion panel. Aptly titled “Modern Software and...

Rice shortage sends prices soaring across the world 22 Aug 2023 - 10:32 pm

Francis Ndege isn’t sure if his customers in Africa’s largest slum can afford to keep buying rice from him. Prices for rice grown...

Microsoft lawyer’s 10-day race to save the biggest gaming deal 22 Aug 2023 - 09:44 pm

Beth Wilkinson had 10 days to save Microsoft Corp.’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc., the biggest gaming deal ever. The veteran...

BRICS summit of emerging economies begins in South Africa 22 Aug 2023 - 08:50 pm

Johannesburg: The BRICS summit opened in South Africa on Tuesday as the loosely-defined club of large emerging economies seeks to assert its voice...

Oil holds loss on signs of supply rebound as demand woes linger 22 Aug 2023 - 04:50 pm

Oil held a modest decline on signs that supply is rebounding while concerns linger about demand in China, the biggest importer. West Texas...

China's Baidu reports 15% jump in Q2 income 22 Aug 2023 - 03:34 pm

Beijing: Chinese internet giant Baidu announced on Tuesday "accelerated" revenue growth in the second quarter, as the country's digital sector recovers from a...

Natural gas to be driving force in road to net zero 22 Aug 2023 - 09:09 am

Doha, Qatar:Natural gas producers such as Qatar have a pivotal role to play in the energy transition despite concerns around its impact on...

‘Made in Qatar’ expo aims to bolster Qatari industry, promote local product 22 Aug 2023 - 09:03 am

Doha, Qatar: The Made in Qatar exhibition 2023 aims to bolster the Qatari industry and promote the local product, said Qatar Chamber, Chairman...

Over 450 Qatari companies to take part in ‘Made in Qatar’ exhibition 22 Aug 2023 - 08:59 am

Doha, Qatar: Over 450 Qatari industrial companies are expected to participate at 9th edition of the Made in Qatar exhibition 2023 which will...

QIB receives three awards from ‘The Asset Triple A Magazine’ 22 Aug 2023 - 08:57 am

Doha, Qatar:Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has been named the Islamic Bank of the Year for its sixth consecutive year, the Best Retail Bank,...

American Airlines pilots ratify a new contract that includes big pay raises and bonuses 21 Aug 2023 - 10:50 pm

DALLAS: American Airlines pilots have approved a new contract that will raise their pay about 41% over four years, their union said on...

Portuguese businesses to expand by 2023-end 21 Aug 2023 - 08:19 am

Doha, Qatar:The hospitality sector will witness the launch of new two Portuguese firms in Qatar towards the end of this year, said an...

Qatar to host 17th Annual GPCA Forum 21 Aug 2023 - 08:18 am

Dubai:The State of Qatar will hold the 17th Annual Gulf Petrochemicals & Chemicals Association (GPCA) Forum under the theme “Mobilizing Chemistry for Impactful...