Business

‘Third wave’ of new Covid-19 cases a threat for global economy 04 Apr 2021 - 08:54 am

Doha: Over the last few months, a decline of new Covid-19 cases and the beginning of mass immunization campaigns across several countries fuelled...

‘QIIB Pay’ platform launched for contactless payments 04 Apr 2021 - 08:50 am

Doha: QIIB yesterday announced the launch of its ‘QIIB Pay’ platform providing contactless payment solutions including Fitbit Pay and Garmin Pay. QIIB customers...

IQ plans QR1.7bn capex for petrochem segment in 5 years 04 Apr 2021 - 08:47 am

Industries Qatar (IQ), one of the region’s industrial giants with holdings in petrochemicals, fertilizer and steel producers, plans to invest around QR1.7bn as...

QFC, QCSD sign MoU to support financial markets development 04 Apr 2021 - 08:44 am

Doha: Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre in the region, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with...

General Tax Authority implements simplified tax returns for Qatari companies 03 Apr 2021 - 05:25 pm

Doha: The General Tax Authority (GTA) announced the implementation of the "simplified tax return" which must be submitted by corporates and permanent establishments...

Global hydrogen demand to quadruple by 2050: GECF 03 Apr 2021 - 08:18 am

As global society keeps pursuing a zero-carbon energy system, hydrogen’s role is becoming more notable, with global demand for hydrogen estimated to increase...

Qatar’s Nominal GDP grows 7.4% in Q4 of 2020 02 Apr 2021 - 09:33 am

The quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at current prices in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2020 is estimated at QR136.73bn, compared to the...

QGMD Ordinary General Assembly Meeting approves company’s future plans 02 Apr 2021 - 09:30 am

The Qatari German Medical Devices (QGMD) recently held its virtual Ordinary General Assembly Meeting wherein the company’s future plans and financial report for...

7th Doha Islamic Finance Conference concludes 02 Apr 2021 - 09:19 am

The 7th Doha Islamic Finance Conference concluded yesterday with a call for global partnerships between government institutions and the private sector to support...

United Air to restart pilot hiring in new sign of travel rebound 01 Apr 2021 - 11:32 pm

United Airlines Holdings Inc. will resume pilot hiring as the carrier sees signs of a sales recovery amid expanding U.S. vaccination campaigns. The...

Ooredoo returns to debt capital markets with $1bn bond issuance 01 Apr 2021 - 08:50 am

Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. (‘Ooredoo’), yesterday announced the successful pricing of its $1bn issuance of senior unsecured Reg S/Rule 144A notes (‘The Notes’). The Notes...

Seventh Doha Islamic Finance Conference calls for expanding e-payment platforms 01 Apr 2021 - 08:48 am

Participants in the Seventh Doha Islamic Finance Conference yesterday underlined the significance of expanding online payment platforms, following the examples of “Hukoomi Qatar”...

UDC’s Gewan Island marks 5 million safe man-hours 01 Apr 2021 - 08:48 am

United Development Company (UDC), a leading Qatari public shareholding company and master developer of The Pearl-Qatar and Gewan Island, yesterday announced a major...

Russia leading the way in climate-related energy policy 01 Apr 2021 - 08:46 am

The most pressing concerns of the century such as climate change, cleaner energy and sustainable development were discussed during the 51st edition of...

Qatar -Turkey relations strategic, special: Envoy 01 Apr 2021 - 08:45 am

The relations between Qatar and Turkey are strategic and special and both countries are working on increasing bilateral trade and investment, said Ambassador...

ICC Qatar, Crowell & Moring hold webinar on Qatar’s role in resolving disputes 01 Apr 2021 - 08:43 am

The International Chamber of Commerce Qatar (ICC Qatar) and Crowell & Moring held an interactive program on Tuesday on the growing commitment of...

Qatar’s Falcon Ride invests in Malaysia as part of wider Southeast Asian plan 01 Apr 2021 - 08:41 am

Falcon Ride, the Qatari provider of micro-mobility solutions has made its first overseas investment in Southeast Asian markets with a strategic collaboration agreement...