Business / Qatar Business

Qatar’s real estate transaction value jumps to QR2.66bn in November 07 Jan 2019 - 12:29 pm

Doha:Qatar’s real estate market witnessed a remarkable growth in the month of November 2018, with the total value of transactions reaching at QR2.66bn,...

QFBA and QFCA to host seminar on ‘Aviation Financing’ 07 Jan 2019 - 12:01 pm

DOHA: Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA) collaborated with Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority and delivered a seminar on “Aviation Financing”. Aviation finance...

QIB and INJAZ Qatar hold “How Money Works?” programme 07 Jan 2019 - 11:31 am

Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) in collaboration with INJAZ Qatar, presented ‘How Money Works?’ programme to the Qatari youth at the Spring Camp of...

General Tax Authority: An investment towards a strong, sustainable economy 07 Jan 2019 - 10:44 am

The General Tax Authority (GTA) stressed that the Excise Tax represents a real investment in human capital and is designed to help build...

Cyclical indicators suggest global economy is slowing further: QNB 06 Jan 2019 - 08:15 am

Doha: At this time over the last two years, despite existing and rising political risks, the global economy was benefiting from splashes of...

Doha Bank signs MoU with Stock Holding Corporation of India 06 Jan 2019 - 08:12 am

Doha: Doha Bank has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd (StockHolding), India’s premier custodian and...

Arab region records significant growth in FDI projects 06 Jan 2019 - 08:06 am

Doha: The Arab countries witnessed the establishment of 809 new foreign direct investment projects in 2017, an increase of 35 projects compared to...

QSE’s benchmark index closes at 10,350.35 points 04 Jan 2019 - 09:44 am

Doha: Qatar Stock Exchange’s (QSE) benchmark index gained 62.65 points, or 0.61 percent, last week when the bourse closed yesterday at 10,350.35 points....

Qatar’s quarterly GDP rises by 20.4% to hit QR180.9bn 04 Jan 2019 - 09:42 am

Doha: Qatar’s Gross Domestic Product at current prices (nominal GDP) has increased by 20.4 percent in the third quarter of 2018 over the...

Qatar needs to reinforce its localisation drive: PwC 03 Jan 2019 - 12:35 pm

Qatar should continue to pursue a national agenda by implementing localisation and In-Country Value (ICV) programmes. The country should strive to build its...

QIB announces first monthly winners of Misk Account 03 Jan 2019 - 11:49 am

Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has announced the first Misk Account winners of the monthly cash prizes worth QR50,000 each. The draw was held...

Ahlibank names winner in QR1m prize draw 03 Jan 2019 - 11:31 am

Ahlibank has announced the winner of the Al Rabeh Savings Scheme for the month of December 2018 for QR1m. The lucky winner is...

Doha Bank retains top spot in ESG rankings of listed firms in Qatar 02 Jan 2019 - 09:04 am

Doha: Doha Bank, one of the largest private commercial banks in Qatar, has retained the top rating for the second year in a...

QP completes distribution of first incentive shares to MPHC shareholders 02 Jan 2019 - 09:02 am

Doha: Qatar Petroleum announced that it has completed the distribution of the first tranche of free incentive shares to eligible shareholders of Mesaieed...

QP announces acquisition of UDC’s 20% interest in SEEF 01 Jan 2019 - 09:23 am

Doha: Qatar Petroleum (QP) announced yesterday to have acquired United Development Company’s (UDC) 20 percent interest in SEEF Limited (SEEF), a petrochemical company...

QDB’s Franchise initiative to take Qatari brands to the world 01 Jan 2019 - 09:17 am

Doha: Qatar Development Bank (QDB), the state-backed agency entrusted for the promotion of local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to establish a vibrant...

Qatari-German Joint Task Force holds first meeting 01 Jan 2019 - 09:12 am

Doha: Members of the newly-formed Qatari-German Joint Task Force committee for the promotion of trade and investment between Qatar and Germany held their...