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QSE index closes lower 07 Jul 2026 - 06:21 pm

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Tuesday's trading session lower by 12.56 points, or 0.12 percent, to settle at 10,254.60 points....

Shell offloads S.Africa downstream business to Abu Dhabi 07 Jul 2026 - 02:23 pm

London: British energy giant Shell announced Tuesday a deal to sell its South African downstream business, including 580 fuel stations, to the Abu...

QSE index opens lower 07 Jul 2026 - 11:17 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index fell by 0.14% at the start of Tuesday's trading, losing 14.48 points to reach 10,252...

Oil prices rise amid focus on supply, demand prospects 07 Jul 2026 - 10:24 am

Singapore: Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday, but gains remained limited as traders looked beyond easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and...

Global AI governance talks in Geneva aim to forge fair and sustainable digital order 07 Jul 2026 - 09:52 am

Doha, Qatar: The international community is turning its spotlight to the Swiss city of Geneva, which is hosting the Global Dialogue on AI...

QFMA receives five acquisition and merger applications worth QR1.322bn in 2025 07 Jul 2026 - 09:34 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Market Authority (QFMA) received five applications related to the acquisition and merger activity worth QR1.322bn last year. These...

Qatar Stock Exchange index closes higher 06 Jul 2026 - 05:43 pm

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange index closed higher on Monday, gaining 20.94 points, or 0.20 percent, to close at 10,267.16 points. A total...

Microsoft announces 4,800 job cuts as it revamps Xbox 06 Jul 2026 - 05:08 pm

Washington: Microsoft said Monday it was eliminating about 4,800 jobs -- roughly two percent of its global workforce -- in a sweeping restructuring...

QSE Index gains 7.45 points at start of trading 06 Jul 2026 - 11:23 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index gained 7.45 points, or 0.07%, at the start of Monday's trading, up to 10,253 points...

QNB recognised for leadership in open banking and cash management 06 Jul 2026 - 09:43 am

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has been recognised for its continued efforts to transform...

Qatar’s maritime sector delivers solid H1 performance driven by robust port operations 06 Jul 2026 - 09:39 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s maritime sector posted robust operational performance during the first six months of 2026, with the country’s ports handling more than...

Seven OPEC Plus members to implement 188,000 barrel per day production adjustment starting August 05 Jul 2026 - 09:00 pm

Riyadh: Seven OPEC Plus countries decided to implement a production adjustment of 188 thousand barrels per day starting August 2026, as part of...

QSE index closes higher 05 Jul 2026 - 06:54 pm

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Sunday's trading session higher by 35.06 points, or 0.34 percent, reaching 10,246.22 points. A total...

OPEC+ increases production quotas for August 05 Jul 2026 - 01:49 pm

Berlin: OPEC+ ministers decided Sunday to increase oil quotas by a total of 188,000 barrels per day for August, a similar increase to...

QSE Index opens higher 05 Jul 2026 - 11:25 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index gained 14.48 points, or 0.14%, at the start of Sunday's trading, up to 10,225 points...

QIIB launches ‘QIIB Online Shop’, an innovative rewards marketplace on mobile and internet banking 05 Jul 2026 - 09:49 am

Doha, Qatar: QIIB has unveiled ‘QIIB Online Shop’, an innovative digital rewards marketplace integrated into its Mobile and Internet Banking platforms. The new...

Almeera and QNB launch ‘Bagging a Better Tomorrow’ initiative for International Plastic Bag Free Day 05 Jul 2026 - 09:46 am

Doha, Qatar: In celebration of International Plastic Bag Free Day, Al Meera Consumer Goods Company has launched the “Bagging a Better Tomorrow” initiative...

Oil prices little changed on geopolitical uncertainty 05 Jul 2026 - 09:45 am

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices ended the week little changed as investors weighed improving prospects for a US-Iran agreement against lingering uncertainty over security...