Business

Commercial Bank launches CB Connect 25 Mar 2026 - 09:55 am

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has announced the launch of CB Connect, a new Mobile App Direct Call Dial functionality, becoming the first bank...

QNB Group reaffirms net zero commitment as it publishes 2025 Sustainability Report 25 Mar 2026 - 09:53 am

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has published its Sustainability Report 2025, detailing the Group’s...

General Tax Authority enables direct application of double taxation avoidance agreements 25 Mar 2026 - 09:44 am

Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing efforts to develop the tax services ecosystem and enhance its effectiveness, the General Tax Authority announced...

Qatar property market expands as sales value climbs by 29% 25 Mar 2026 - 09:40 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate market recorded strong growth in last year with total sales value rising by approximately 29 percent year-on-year, reflecting...

Middle East conflict drags down Eurozone private sector growth 24 Mar 2026 - 07:14 pm

Brussels: Growth in the eurozone's private sector slowed in March 2026, as conflict in the Middle East drove up energy costs and disrupted...

QatarEnergy declares force majeure on some LNG contracts 24 Mar 2026 - 05:40 pm

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy on Tuesday declared force majeure on some of its ⁠affected long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) contracts, according to a Reuters...

‘Fintech moves from pilot stage to real infrastructure in Qatar’ 24 Mar 2026 - 10:04 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s fintech sector is entering a new phase where real financial infrastructure is being deployed, moving beyond pilot projects and policy...

Qatar plans over 188 projects to boost trade, targets $100 billion in foreign investment 23 Mar 2026 - 11:05 pm

Doha: Qatar plans to implement more than 188 projects and initiatives as part of its strategy to develop the trade and investment sector...

Banks, financial institutions to resume on-site work tomorrow 23 Mar 2026 - 02:19 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has announced that all financial institutions in the country will resume on-site work tomorrow, March 24, 2026....

Qatar accelerates AI deployment with focus on autonomous agents 23 Mar 2026 - 08:44 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is entering a new phase, with businesses and institutions moving beyond experimentation toward practical,...

What to expect from Federal Reserve in 2026? 22 Mar 2026 - 10:39 am

Doha, Qatar: At the beginning of 2026, QNB's baseline macroeconomic view for the United States remained broadly constructive. According to QNB Economic Commentry,...

‘Global headwinds, local resilience shape Qatar’s commodity price landscape’ 22 Mar 2026 - 10:37 am

Doha, Qatar: Commodity price movements in Qatar during early 2026 have reflected a mix of global market trends and strong domestic economic fundamentals,...

QNB expects the US Fed to cut twice in 2026 21 Mar 2026 - 01:57 pm

Doha, Qatar: QNB said Saturday that it expects the US Federal Reserve to continue gradually easing its monetary policy and to implement two...

Eid retail surge highlights shifting consumer spending patterns 21 Mar 2026 - 10:54 am

Doha, Qatar: Retailers across Doha have noted a strong pickup in consumer spending, driven by discounting, promotional campaigns, and a seasonal rise during...

Minister of State for Energy Affairs meets Korean Minister of Trade, Industry and Resources 20 Mar 2026 - 03:52 pm

Doha: Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi met Friday with Minister of Trade, Industry and Resources...

Gulf oil sector contributes about $561bn to regional economy in 2024 20 Mar 2026 - 01:09 pm

MUSCAT: The oil sector in the Gulf contributed about $561.2 billion to the region’s economy in 2024, accounting for 24% of gross domestic...

Qatari firms secure 11 spots on Forbes 2026 most valuable companies ranking 20 Mar 2026 - 12:51 pm

DOHA: Eleven Qatari firms were featured in the list of 100 most valuable companies in the Middle East by Forbes 2026 magazine. The...

Qatar activates exceptional port tariff facilities to support supply chains 19 Mar 2026 - 11:20 am

Doha, Qatar: Mwani Qatar has activated an exceptional package of facilitations in port tariffs aimed at supporting the logistics sector and facilitating operational...