Business

QFC sustains growth momentum in H1 with 37% increase in firm registrations 25 Aug 2026 - 08:48 am

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre, closed the first half (H1) of 2026 with a...

Stocks mostly down amid trade clash, US-Iran tensions 24 Aug 2026 - 05:31 pm

New York: Wall Street stocks were mostly lower early Monday as markets assessed the breakdown of US-Canada trade talks and awaited details of...

QSE index edges lower at market open 24 Aug 2026 - 10:55 am

Doha,Qatar:The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index edged down 0.07% at the start of trading on Monday, losing 6.77 points to reach 9,681....

QC hosts session to mark ‘Global Entrepreneurship Day’ 24 Aug 2026 - 10:26 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) recently hosted a dialogue session titled ‘Global Entrepreneurship Day: From Establishment to Expansion and Investment’ to mark Global...

How GCC nations are diversifying their economies 24 Aug 2026 - 10:24 am

Doha, Qatar: The minerals race is no longer only about commercial advantage. Control over the copper, lithium, cobalt and rare earth elements that...

Foreign investment expansion signals heightened confidence for global capital 24 Aug 2026 - 09:11 am

Doha, Qatar: International yield-seekers and asset managers are assessing their Middle Eastern allocations as new macroeconomic data from Qatar demonstrates rising stability and...

QIC market redefines how Qatar buys and sells cars 24 Aug 2026 - 08:55 am

Doha, Qatar: Buying or selling a car in Qatar was long considered a test of patience, defined by weekend trips to distant showrooms,...

Oil prices fall more than 1% on profit-taking 24 Aug 2026 - 08:10 am

Singapore: Oil prices fell more than 1% on Monday as investors took profits after two consecutive weeks of gains. Brent crude futures fell...

QSE announces randomization of opening and closing times 24 Aug 2026 - 12:01 am

Doha: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) announced the implementation of a randomized uncrossing mechanism applicable to the opening and closing auction sessions. In its...

Qatar Stock Exchange index closes 0.06% higher 23 Aug 2026 - 06:08 pm

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed higher on Sunday, gaining 5.73 points, or 0.06%, to 9,688.3 points. A total of 104,813,951...

Alibaba proposes $10 billion share placement to fund global AI drive 23 Aug 2026 - 12:45 pm

Hong Kong: Chinese tech giant Alibaba said on Sunday that it plans to issue HK$80 billion ($10.2 billion) in new shares in Hong...

QSE index gains 63.95 points in early trading 23 Aug 2026 - 11:44 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index gained 0.66 % at the start of trading Sunday, adding 63.95 points to its balance compared...

Vodafone Qatar upgrades Push-to-Talk Plus portfolio to power mission-critical communications across industries 23 Aug 2026 - 09:27 am

Doha: Vodafone Qatar has unveiled a major upgrade to its Push-to-Talk Plus solution, introducing a new generation of mission-critical communications capabilities delivered over...

Commercial Bank recognised as ‘Best Wealth Management Bank’ at TAB Global Middle East Awards 2026 23 Aug 2026 - 09:26 am

Doha, Qatar: Commercial bank has been recognised as the ‘Best Wealth Management Bank in Qatar’ at the TAB Global Middle East Awards 2026....

QIIB wins two prestigious Global Business and Finance Magazine awards for 2026 23 Aug 2026 - 09:22 am

Doha, Qatar: The awards recognise QIIB’s leading role in shaping the future of Islamic banking and its proven success in developing innovative financing...

Construction poised for 6.7% surge as strategic investments drive long-term recovery 23 Aug 2026 - 09:00 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s construction and infrastructure sector is heading towards a robust economic rebound in the coming year, bolstered by strong government fiscal...

China's electric vehicle exports accelerate as industry moves toward consolidation 22 Aug 2026 - 12:20 pm

Doha, Qatar: China's electric vehicle export boom is highlighting both the success of its industrial strategy and the growing strains of an industry...