Business / Qatar Business

Sasol appoints Phinda Vilakazi as new president 14 Sep 2015 - 12:04 am

DOHA: Sasol, the international integrated energy and chemical company, announced that Phinda Vilakazi (pictured) has been appointed to the position of President, Sasol...

European Union finance ministers meeting 14 Sep 2015 - 12:03 am

FROM LEFT: French Finance Minister Michel Sapin and Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem and Spain’s Economy Minister Luis de Guindos chat at a European...

QE index loses 1.65pc, other Gulf markets dip 14 Sep 2015 - 12:00 am

Doha: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index dropped 195.74 points, or 1.65 percent, yesterday when it closed at 11,657.27 points. The market capitalisation decreased...

Sasol Appoints Phinda Vilakazi President of Qatar, Nigeria and Uzbekistan Operations 13 Sep 2015 - 01:06 pm

Phinda Vilakazi DOHA: Sasol, the international integrated energy and chemical company, announced that Phinda Vilakazi has been appointed to the position of President,...

FTSE upgrades Qatar to secondary emerging market 13 Sep 2015 - 01:32 am

By Satish Kanady DOHA: FTSE Russel, the global leader in indexing, has upgraded Qatari market to Secondary Emerging Market. Following its September 2015...

Abdulrahman Essa named Milaha’s president, CEO 13 Sep 2015 - 01:31 am

Doha: Milaha announced the appointment of Abdulrahman Essa Al Mannai (pictured) as President & Chief Executive Officer, effective today. He will succeed Khalifa...

Doha Bank wins Banker of the Year award 13 Sep 2015 - 01:29 am

Khalid Al Namma receiving the award. Doha: Doha Bank won the “Bank of the Year Award” at this year’s Arabian Business Qatar Awards...

Visionary of the Year award for Bader Al Darwish 13 Sep 2015 - 01:27 am

The award winners during the ceremony. Doha: Bader Al Darwish, Chairman and Managing Director of Darwish Holding, has been honoured with the ‘Visionary...

Qatar's business outlook remains strong: BOI 13 Sep 2015 - 12:00 am

File photo of a construction site of Qatar Rail project.(Picture for illustrative purpose only). DOHA: Despite the decline in the composite Business Optimism...

Ezdan Holding Group bags Property Company of the Year 2015 award 10 Sep 2015 - 09:46 am

Ezdan Holding Group CFO Medhat Abdelmagid (left) receiving the Property Company of the Year Award. Abdul Basit DOHA: Ezdan Holding Group has won...

Struggling Tunisia to seek new IMF aid 10 Sep 2015 - 09:33 am

IMF chief Christine Lagarde walking with Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid at a souk in the Tunisian capital Tunis. Tunis: Tunisia, whose economy...

Sapphire opens first hotel in Doha 10 Sep 2015 - 09:30 am

Doha: Sapphire Hospitality Company has opened its first hotel —Sapphire Plaza Hotel — close to the City Center in Doha. Sheikh Nasser bin...

Qatari market nabs best gains in months 10 Sep 2015 - 12:48 am

By Satish Kanady DOHA: Qatari stocks recovered its lost ground in the past two sessions, after positive remarks from the government and market...

Al Sada stresses on GCC water project 09 Sep 2015 - 12:51 am

Minister of Energy and Industry H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada (third right) with other GCC ministers and leaders at the...

Qatar bourse to attract more firms 09 Sep 2015 - 12:50 am

Qatar Exchange Chief Executive Officer Rashid Ali Al Mansoori speaking at CMUQ’s Lecture Series yesterday. DOHA: Qatar Exchange (QE) is looking for more...

Aamal expands maritime services with new subsidiary 09 Sep 2015 - 12:49 am

DOHA: Aamal Company yesterday announced the establishment of a new subsidiary, Aamal for Maritime Transportation Services (AMTS). AMTS will take ownership of vessels...

Qatar Reinsurance Company to migrate ‘seat of incorporation’ from QFC to Bermuda 08 Sep 2015 - 03:01 pm

DOHA: Qatar Reinsurance Company, a firm incorporated in the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), has announced to migrate its ‘seat of incorporation’ from the...