Business

Biden set for G-7 boost in bid for all nations to impose minimum global corporate tax 31 May 2021 - 04:23 pm

WASHINGTON - Finance ministers from Group of Seven nations meeting in London on Friday are expected to back President Joe Biden's call for...

Banks in Qatar embrace ESG 31 May 2021 - 10:54 am

Doha: As Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues, risks and opportunities are becoming increasingly relevant for financial institutions, and other entities, said experts...

INJAZ Qatar to host Mubadara 2021 Awards Ceremony 31 May 2021 - 10:40 am

Doha: INJAZ Qatar, a non-profit organisation and a member of Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide, will host the Mubadara Awards Ceremony online via Zoom...

Dibsy raises QR1.1m in pre-seed funding 31 May 2021 - 10:30 am

Doha: Dibsy, the Qatar-based fintech company, aims to revolutionise payment transactions in the MENA region. The company has raised QR1.1m in pre-seed funding....

QFTH ranked second largest FinTech investor in Mena region by MAGNiTT 31 May 2021 - 10:20 am

Doha: Qatar FinTech Hub (QFTH), founded by Qatar Development Bank (QDB), to support the growth of the FinTech industry in Qatar, was ranked...

QIB customers can redeem Absher points for QIB gift cards on mobile app 31 May 2021 - 10:15 am

Doha: Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has announced a new update to its Absher Rewards Program, adding the option for customers to redeem their...

Equatorial Guinea President invites Qatari businessmen 31 May 2021 - 10:12 am

Doha: President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea H E Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo has met yesterday with members of Qatar Chamber and...

Immense investment opportunities in Qatar’s sports sector: Expert 31 May 2021 - 10:11 am

Doha: Industry experts from Qatar and the region discussed the role of technology in transforming the world of sports and how huge investments...

Qatar First Bank successfully completes two equity investments exits 31 May 2021 - 09:59 am

Qatar First Bank (QFB), the first independent Shari’ah compliant bank authorized by the Qatar Financial Center Regulatory Authority (QFCRA), and a listed entity...

Total transforms and becomes TotalEnergies 31 May 2021 - 09:59 am

Doha: At the Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting, shareholders approved yesterday, almost unanimously, the resolution to change the company’s name from Total to...

Crowell & Moring, AmCham Qatar host webinar on FDI 31 May 2021 - 09:54 am

Doha: Crowell & Moring and the American Chamber of Commerce in Qatar (AmCham Qatar) hosted a webinar on foreign direct investment (FDI) in...

Qatar’s LNG expansion to boost GDP growth 31 May 2021 - 09:47 am

Doha: Qatar’s mega Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) expansion plan is expected to boost country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to a report released...

Qatar, Tunisia discuss trade cooperation 31 May 2021 - 09:47 am

Doha: Minister of Commerce and Industry and Acting Minister of Finance, H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met yesterday with Minister of...

Ministry of Transport rolls out EURO 5 diesel in Qatar 30 May 2021 - 04:58 pm

Doha: The Ministry of Transport and Communications has adopted the EURO 5 regulation and will apply it to all buses and trucks that...

New COVID-19 variants challenging Asian economic recovery 30 May 2021 - 08:31 am

Doha: The global economy appears to be experiencing a strong recovery from the peak impact of COVID-19 in 2020. The IMF is even...

Indosat Ooredoo CEO wins gold at APAC Stevie Awards 2021 30 May 2021 - 08:29 am

Doha: Indosat Ooredoo yesterday announced that it has won four new Awards at the 2021 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards. The Stevie Awards included one...

Masraf Al Rayan launches high-end metal credit card 30 May 2021 - 08:16 am

Doha: Masraf Al Rayan, the leading bank in Qatar and the region, in partnership with Visa has launched a feature packed high-end metal...

SkipCash and Foodak partner to resolve payment challenges 30 May 2021 - 08:05 am

Doha: SkipCash and Foodak have entered into a strategic partnership to offer customers a new electronic payment on delivery solution that keeps them...