Business / Qatar Business

Gulf Air and Google expand deal 04 Feb 2016 - 01:53 am

CaptionDr Jassim Haji, Gulf Air Director Information Technology, and Michael Korbacher, Director Google for Work, at the event. Doha: Gulf Air, the Kingdom...

Qatar and Tajikistan to enhance trade 03 Feb 2016 - 02:52 am

Minister of Economy and Commerce H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim Al Thani and Tajikistan Minister of Economic Development and Trade Nematullo Hikmatullozoda...

GIS revenue hits QR4.2bn in 2015 03 Feb 2016 - 02:51 am

DOHA: Gulf International Services (GIS) the largest services group in Qatar, with interests in a broad cross-section of industries, delivered a revenue of...

Luxury hotels dominated in 2015 03 Feb 2016 - 02:48 am

By Sachin Kumar DOHA: Residents in Qatar and tourist coming here got more options in terms of choosing hotels in 2015. Qatar’s hospitality...

Diversify portfolios to ensure sustained returns during ‘fear and greed’ 03 Feb 2016 - 02:46 am

Nili Gilbert, Co-Founder and Portfolio Manager, Martarin Capital Management, making a presentation at a seminar oraganised as part of ‘Knowledge Excellence’ series by...

Brighter outlook bolsters Indonesia amid turmoil: QNB 03 Feb 2016 - 02:45 am

DOHA: As a member of the “fragile five,” Indonesia should have been hit hard by the turmoil that has embraced global financial markets...

IBQ rewards loyalty programme winner 03 Feb 2016 - 02:45 am

Winner Fadi Ramadan with the award. Doha: International Bank of Qatar (ibq) announced recently the 29th winner of the monthly prize draw within...

Lease accounting standard to improve transparency: KPMG 03 Feb 2016 - 02:43 am

DOHA: The new lease accounting standard published recently by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) brings added transparency to financial reporting, according to...

‘Operating conditions for Qatari banks will be tough’ 03 Feb 2016 - 02:42 am

DOHA: Tightening liquidity, slackening credit growth, and weakening profitability are expected for Qatar’s banks in 2016. Although the drop in hydrocarbon prices and...

QNB completes latest ‘Induction Programme’ 03 Feb 2016 - 02:41 am

Participants at the programme. DOHA: Qatar National Bank (QNB), a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa region, has recently held...

Develop more commercial streets to check rental hikes: QC 03 Feb 2016 - 02:40 am

Officials at the meeting. By Mohammad Shoeb DOHA: The Real Estate Committee at the Qatar Chamber (QCCI) has urged the government to develop...

QEWC sales increased 3% in 2015 03 Feb 2016 - 02:39 am

DOHA: Qatar Electricity and Water Company yesterday announced 3 percent rise in sales at QR2,983m for the year ended December 31, 2015 compared...

Qatar central bank cancels monthly T-bill auction 02 Feb 2016 - 09:43 am

Qatar Central Bank in Doha DUBAI: The Qatari central bank said it had cancelled its monthly sale of Treasury bills on Tuesday. The...

GCC sovereigns to tap global loan market 02 Feb 2016 - 02:08 am

By Satish Kanady DOHA: Key GCC sovereigns, including Qatar, are looking to issue syndicated loans financed by international banks. Qatar is seeking $10bn,...

Trade between Qatar and India set to increase this year 02 Feb 2016 - 02:06 am

By Sachin Kumar DOHA: The trade figures between Qatar and Indian are likely to rise in current year, despite sharp decline in oil...

ORYX GTL honours long serving staff 02 Feb 2016 - 01:52 am

Doha: ORYX GTL, always committed to motivating and appreciating its employees, held its annual Long Service Award Ceremony, to honour and celebrate those...

Commercial Bank wins best contact centre award 02 Feb 2016 - 01:51 am

Senior officials with the award. DOHA: Commercial Bank has bagged the “Best Contact Centre” award at the ‘Gulf Customer Experience Awards 2015’, said...