Business

Dukhan Bank offers QR50,000 cash reward on new home financing 27 Feb 2022 - 08:58 am

Doha: Dukhan Bank, Qatar’s leading banking player has announced the launch of its latest campaign on home financing starting February 2022 for a...

Why is Southeast Asia lagging behind in global economic recovery 27 Feb 2022 - 08:53 am

Doha: Over the last several decades, Southeast Asia was a synonym for economic dynamism, opportunity and growth. This was the case particularly with...

Qatar-Iran aim to raise trade volume to $1bn 27 Feb 2022 - 08:45 am

Doha: President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, H E Ebrahim Raisi discussed the importance of activating the Iranian Commercial House in Qatar...

Indian Cabinet said to allow 20% foreign direct investment in LIC 26 Feb 2022 - 01:44 pm

India’s cabinet is said to have approved a proposal to allow overseas investors to own 20% of Life Insurance Corporation, according to a...

Kahramaa launches Direct Debit Service 26 Feb 2022 - 10:29 am

Doha:Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation “Kahramaa” today is launching the ‘Direct Debit Service’, their latest electronic service aimed at providing smart payment...

Huge potential for Qatar to become regional hub for sports law 25 Feb 2022 - 09:27 am

Qatar is becoming a sports hub through consistent investment in the sports sector. The country should make itself a regional hub for sports...

QE Index falls on global cues 25 Feb 2022 - 09:23 am

The rising momentum of Qatari shares came to halt this week as concerns regarding the Russian-Ukrainian crisis dented the sentiments of investors. Weighed...

Paris Wheat hits record and Corn surges as attack risks supplies 24 Feb 2022 - 05:35 pm

Grain markets catapulted even higher as Russia’s attack on Ukraine put a vital source of global supplies at risk. Wheat and corn futures...

QatarEnergy announces second oil discovery in Namibia 24 Feb 2022 - 12:35 pm

Doha: QatarEnergy announced a significant light oil and associated gas discovery in the Venus-1X prospect located in block 2913B in the Orange Basin,...

Oil soars past $100 as Russia attacks targets across Ukraine 24 Feb 2022 - 11:05 am

Oilsurged above $100 a barrel for the first time since 2014 as Russia attacked sites across Ukraine, triggering fears of a disruption to...

Qatari private sector interested in investment opportunities in Mozambique: Sheikh Faisal 24 Feb 2022 - 08:55 am

Doha: President of the Republic of Mozambique H E Felipe Jacinto Nyusi met with Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, Qatari Businessmen Association...

General Authority of Customs awards AEO certification to GWC 24 Feb 2022 - 08:54 am

Doha: Continuing with its commitment to offer unparalleled services to clients and be a pioneer in the field of logistics, GWC got accredited...

Qatari businessmen keen to explore investment opportunities in Algeria 24 Feb 2022 - 08:53 am

Doha: President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria H E Abdelmadjid Tebboune, met with the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) headed by Sheikh...

Asian stocks plunge after Putin announces action in Ukraine 24 Feb 2022 - 08:48 am

Beijing: Asian stock markets plunged and oil prices surged to nearly $100 a barrel Thursday after President Vladimir Putin announced Russian military action...

Aamal net profit grows 156.3% to QR312m in 2021 24 Feb 2022 - 08:29 am

Doha: Aamal Company Q.P.S.C. (Aamal), one of the Gulf region’s leading diversified companies, announced yesterday net profit of QR312m for the year ended...

Qatar and Turkey to explore opportunities in fintech sector 24 Feb 2022 - 08:14 am

Doha: Qatar and Turkey enjoy deep-rooted ties. The cooperation between the two countries is utmost importance as Qatar is Turkey’s strategic partner in...