Business

Carlos Ghosn's spending on yacht, jets draws Renault scrutiny 03 Apr 2019 - 12:57 am

Renault SA and partner Nissan Motor Co. have uncovered payments made under Carlos Ghosn that allegedly went toward corporate jets, a yacht and...

Why some green investors are passing on Uber and Lyft 02 Apr 2019 - 10:22 pm

BOSTON/SAN FRANCISCO: Some environmentally focused investors are not ready to buy into Lyft Inc or Uber Technologies Inc, worried about the climate impact...

Citing climate differences, Shell walks away from US refining lobby 02 Apr 2019 - 10:22 pm

LONDON: Royal Dutch Shell Plc on Tuesday became the first major oil and gas company to announce plans to leave a leading U.S....

Bangladesh fashion workers at risk with 'shocking' reform delays 02 Apr 2019 - 09:23 pm

DHAKA: The safety of workers making clothing for global brands like Adidas and H&M could be at risk if Bangladesh's Supreme Court moves...

Climate, conflicts set to plunge millions into food crisis 02 Apr 2019 - 09:23 pm

ROME: Food crises will affect tens of millions of people across the world this year, researchers warned on Tuesday, after war, extreme weather...

New York City's congestion pricing plan a first for United States 02 Apr 2019 - 09:23 pm

NEW YORK: New York will become the first U.S. city to impose congestion pricing, seen as a key weapon against global warming, following...

Rockefeller Foundation moves beyond cities in broader resilience push 02 Apr 2019 - 09:23 pm

BARCELONA: The Rockefeller Foundation is changing the focus of its funding of projects to strengthen societies against modern pressures such as climate change,...

Scam ads promoting fake tax breaks prosper on Facebook 02 Apr 2019 - 08:37 pm

Hundreds of ads on Facebook promised U.S. homeowners that they were eligible for huge state tax breaks if they installed new solar-energy panels....

Millennial Money: Credit basics you need to know 02 Apr 2019 - 08:37 pm

Getting your credit score today is easy - just turn to your bank, credit card issuer or one of the many apps and...

How Washington can rein in Facebook with Zuckerberg on offense 02 Apr 2019 - 08:37 pm

U.S. lawmakers and privacy advocates have spent the last year hammering Facebook Inc. to change its behavior, prompting billionaire Chief Executive Officer Mark...

Qatar awards major contracts for LNG expansion projects 02 Apr 2019 - 12:04 pm

Doha: Qatar Petroleum announced that it has awarded a number of contracts related to Qatar’s LNG expansion project designed to enhance its capabilities...

Katara Hospitality committed to Qatar’s long-term vision 02 Apr 2019 - 09:10 am

The Katara Hospitality company with over 40 iconic and luxury hotels and resorts is set to open several properties in Qatar and outside...

Tawteen Service Center now open to welcome and guide investors 02 Apr 2019 - 09:09 am

Tawteen, the recently-launched localization for services and industries in Qatar’s energy sector, has officially opened its service center which serves investors interested in...

Portfolio inflows to Emerging Markets at $25bn in March 02 Apr 2019 - 09:03 am

Emerging Market (EM) stocks and bonds attracted positive but relatively modest non-resident flows in March. After a strong performance in January and February,...

QIB opens new branch at Amiri Guard 02 Apr 2019 - 09:00 am

Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) announced the official opening of a new branch at the Amiri Guard in Al Rayan. Senior Representatives from the...

Cyber threats move beyond traditional attacks in Mena 02 Apr 2019 - 08:51 am

AI-generated deepfakes, social media disinformation, and IoT-based attacks are among evolving cyber threats facing Mena organisations, according to Booz Allen Hamilton. As technology...

Salam International set to further diversify business activities 02 Apr 2019 - 08:17 am

Salam International Investment Ltd (SIIL), aiming to have new streams of revenues, is set to further diversify its business activities, investment portfolio and...