Business

Is US Federal Reserve turning “dovish”? 12 Feb 2023 - 08:43 am

Doha: The US Federal Reserve (Fed) has been on the move to revert a decade-long approach of ultra-easy monetary policy since March last...

‘Investment and business opportunity emerges in Qatar’ 12 Feb 2023 - 08:34 am

Qatar has witnessed numerous investments and business opportunities in the market over the years by hosting epoch-making events including FIFA World Cup 2022...

QIIB rewards customers to mark National Sports Day 12 Feb 2023 - 08:31 am

Doha: In celebration of National Sports Day, QIIB announces its Double QIIB Points Campaign on local Credit Card spend during National Sports Day...

Court orders Nestlé to pay $2.2 million to bullied ex-employee 11 Feb 2023 - 01:40 pm

Nestlé SA must pay a former executive 2 million Swiss francs ($2.16 million) after she was bullied and forced out of the company,...

Al Rayyan tops building permits issued in January 11 Feb 2023 - 10:00 am

Doha: Planning and Statistics Authority is pleased to publish the ninety-seven issue of the monthly Statistics of Building Permits and Building Completion certificates...

Qatar ranks first globally for superior digital govt services 11 Feb 2023 - 09:52 am

Doha: Strong adoption and delivery and higher implications for emerging digital government services have placed Qatar in first position globally, according to a...

Murdoch turns down $2 billion for Fox’s streaming service 10 Feb 2023 - 04:37 pm

New York: Fox Corp. has turned down unsolicited offers of more than $2 billion for its Tubi streaming service, over four times what...

World Bank approves $120m to support access to finance for Tunisian SMEs 10 Feb 2023 - 10:31 am

Tunis: The World Bank has approved a $120m loan for Tunisia to support access to finance for Tunisian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)....

Net profits of QIMC, Doha Insurance surge 9.28% and 39.35% respectively 10 Feb 2023 - 10:31 am

Doha: The net profit of Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company (QIMC) rose 9.28 percent during 2022 to reach 152,131,122 in comparison to net profit...

QCB issues QR5bn treasury bills 10 Feb 2023 - 10:30 am

Doha: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) issued yesterday treasury bills and Islamic sukuk worth QR5bn. In a tweet, the QCB said the treasury bills...

Infrastructure facilities to accelerate in years ahead 10 Feb 2023 - 10:27 am

Qatar’s economy is steadily growing with pivotal projects that were carried out in recent years due to FIFA World Cup 2022 and major...

Industries Qatar posts record net profit of QR8.8bn an increase of 9 percent 10 Feb 2023 - 10:23 am

Doha: Industries Qatar (“IQ” or “the Group”; QE Ticker: IQCD), yesterday reported a record net profit of QR8.8bn for the year ended 31...

Pepsi price hikes fuel 10% jump in the fourth quarter sales 09 Feb 2023 - 03:51 pm

PepsiCo reported better-than-expected sales in the fourth quarter after hiking prices for its drinks and snacks. Revenue rose more than 10% to $28...

Nissan keeps annual profit forecasts, cuts unit sales target 09 Feb 2023 - 12:00 pm

Tokyo: Nissanmaintained its full-year profit forecasts Thursday, saying it expects chip shortages and other Covid-related disruptions to hit sales volumes, but vowed to...

Unilever enjoys strong 2022 on higher prices 09 Feb 2023 - 11:32 am

London: British consumer goods group Unilever said Thursday that 2022 profits soared as sales of its food and hygiene products leapt on higher...

IPA’s study points to opportunities for 3D technologies in Qatar 09 Feb 2023 - 08:47 am

Arecent sectoral study by the Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (IPA Qatar) pointed to prominent opportunities for 3D technologies in affiliated industries in Qatar,...

ICC’s MENA meeting facilitates SME trade 09 Feb 2023 - 08:44 am

Doha: ICC Regional Coordinator for the B-MENA Region and Chairman of the ICC B-MENA Regional Consultative Group (RCG), Remy Rowhani; Chairman of ICC...